This is the Canadian release on Banzai records of "Metal Church" the self-titled debut album. Released in 1984, this album and its successor, 1986's The Dark, are considered metal classics. The cover art depicts a cruciform Gibson Explorer hidden in shadows and smoke.
This album contains a great cover of the "Deep Purple" song: "Highway Star"
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American Heavy Metal |
Album Production Information: The album: "METAL CHURCH - S/T self-titled " was produced by: Metal Church and Terry Date Terry Date is an American Music producer and sound recording engineer, specializing in the rock genres, specially heavy metal. He was born on 10 November 1954, and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. Date began his musical career in the 1970s as a recording engineer, working on albums by a number of well-known artists in the rock and heavy metal scenes. He is known for his distinctive production style, which combines powerful, heavy guitar sounds with dynamic, punchy drums and clear, clean vocals. Date has been recognized as an influential figure in the heavy metal and hard rock communities, and his work has been widely praised for its impact on the sound of modern metal music. He is well known for his work with Overkill , Metal Church , Slipknot, Pantera, Soulfly, White Zombie, Deftones, Dark Angel , Dream Theater, Slayer , Soundgarden and Limp Bizkit. Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Terry Date Terry Date is an American Music producer and sound recording engineer, specializing in the rock genres, specially heavy metal. He was born on 10 November 1954, and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. Date began his musical career in the 1970s as a recording engineer, working on albums by a number of well-known artists in the rock and heavy metal scenes. He is known for his distinctive production style, which combines powerful, heavy guitar sounds with dynamic, punchy drums and clear, clean vocals. Date has been recognized as an influential figure in the heavy metal and hard rock communities, and his work has been widely praised for its impact on the sound of modern metal music. He is well known for his work with Overkill , Metal Church , Slipknot, Pantera, Soulfly, White Zombie, Deftones, Dark Angel , Dream Theater, Slayer , Soundgarden and Limp Bizkit. This album was recorded at: Steve Lawson Productions Seattle Logo design: Kurdt Vanderhoof Album cover photography: Saulius Pempe, Castor and Pollux Studio, Seattle |
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Record Label Information: |
SteamHammer Banzai BRC 1933 |
Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: |
1984 Made in Canada |
Band Members and Musicians on: METAL CHURCH - Self-Titled Debut Album |
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Track Listing of: "METAL CHURCH - Self-Titled Debut Album" |
The Songs/tracks on "METAL CHURCH - Self-Titled Debut Album" are
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"Metal Church" Record Label Details: SteamHammer Banzai BRC 1933