This is the English release Jump in the Fire is a single with the track taken from the 1983 Metallica album Kill 'em all. It has been issued on the "Music For Nations" record label with catalognr: 12 KUT 105 . Side 1 of Jump in the Fire was recorded in the Studio, while Side 2 was recorded Live
Metallica, the iconic American heavy metal band, made a lasting impact on the music scene with their relentless energy and uncompromising sound. One of their early releases, "Jump in the Fire", remains a testament to their raw talent and undeniable influence. This article delves into the English 12" vinyl LP album of "Jump in the Fire", highlighting its significance, production team members, and track listing.
The Album:
"Jump in the Fire" is a single derived from Metallica's debut studio album, "Kill 'em All", released in 1983. This English edition of the album was published under the "Music For Nations" record label with the catalog number 12 KUT 105. The LP presents an intriguing dichotomy, with Side One featuring a studio recording, while Side Two captures the band's explosive live performance.
Production Team Members:
The album's production team played a vital role in shaping the final product. Alex "The Boy Pharaoh" Perialas, known for his work with bands like Anthrax and Testament, served as the sound engineer and producer. Jon Zazula, the renowned founder of Megaforce Records, took on the role of executive producer. Additionally, Paul Curcio, an accomplished producer and guitarist, contributed to the album. Sadly, Curcio passed away in 2018. Chris "Dr Metal" Bubacz lent his expertise as the sound engineer, ensuring the sonic quality of the recording. The album's cover art, featuring a striking visual, was created by Les Edwards.
Track Listing:
Side One - Studio Side: Jump in the Fire
The first side of the album showcases the studio recording of the title track, "Jump in the Fire". This song exemplifies Metallica's early thrash metal sound, characterized by rapid guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and aggressive vocals. It encapsulates the band's ability to create an intense and headbanging experience.
Side Two - Live Side: Seek and Destroy, Phantom Lord
On the second side of the album, Metallica delivers two electrifying live performances. "Seek and Destroy" offers a prime example of the band's ability to command a live audience, with its crowd-rousing chorus and adrenaline-pumping energy. "Phantom Lord" continues the onslaught, showcasing the band's remarkable musicianship and captivating stage presence.
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Collector's info: "Jump in the Fire" is a single with the track taken from the 1983 Metallica album "Kill 'em all". Side 1 of "Jump in the Fire" was recorded in the Studio, while Side 2 was recorded Live Production Team members: Alex "The Boy Pharoah" Perialas - Sound Engineer, Producer In my book, his credit is the “this is gonna hit hard” stamp—Pyramid Sound vibes all day. Read more... Alex Perialas is an American audio engineer, mixer, and record producer who helped lock in the tight, punchy thrash sound of the mid-1980s through the early 1990s from Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, New York—working with bands like Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Nuclear Assault, S.O.D., and Flotsam & Jetsam. Later on, his work stretches into other lanes (Bad Religion, Pro-Pain), and he’s also been tied to teaching sound recording at Ithaca College—because apparently someone had to explain to the next generation how to make guitars sound like a chainsaw with manners.
The “Jonny Z” era starts in the East Brunswick trenches (early ’80s), then detonates with Metallica in 1982–1983 and keeps rolling through Megaforce years with bands like Anthrax (notably 1985–1991), Overkill, Testament, and Manowar. Read more... Jon Zazula, in my head, is proof that heavy metal didn’t just “happen” in the ’80s—it got built by obsessive weirdos with good ears and zero chill. He ran the Rock ’n’ Roll Heaven record store in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and used that shop as a kind of underground command center, blasting demos through the tape-trading network until the right bands found the right people. The pivotal moment (and yeah, it’s basically metal folklore at this point) lands in the winter of 1982, when he heard Metallica’s “No Life ’Til Leather” demo, pulled them to New York, and helped push them onto their first real East Coast stages—then Megaforce Records followed, and “Kill ’Em All” hit in 1983 like a crowbar to the radio. After that, his “periods” with bands were less about being onstage and more about being the guy who opened doors: the Megaforce run expanded from Metallica and Manowar in the early ’80s to a wider roster that included Anthrax (a key 1985–1991 stretch), plus acts like Overkill and Testament—basically a roll call of bands that helped define what American metal would sound like when it stopped asking permission.
Chris "Dr Metal" Bubacz is the legendary sound engineer behind some of metal’s most iconic records. Known for his sharp ears and fearless production style, he shaped the sound of Metallica, Anthrax, and Znöwhite in the 1980s. His legacy still echoes in heavy music today. Read his full biography.
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Music Genre: Speed Thrash Metal |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Music for Nations 12 KUT 105 |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl LP Gramophone RecordAlbum weight: 210 gram |
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Year & Country: 1983 Made in England |
Complete Track Listing of: Metallica Jump in the Fire |
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High Resolution Photo Album Back Cover
Enlarged High Resolution Photo of the Record's "Music For Nations" label
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- Jump in the Fire (1983, England) - Jump in the Fire (1983, Holland)
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Jump in the Fire 12" Shaped Picture Disc
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