Metal Church - Metal Church (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1984)

Metal Church – Metal Church is the debut album by the band from the Seattle area, first released in July 1984 on the US label Ground Zero and reissued by Elektra in 1985. In Germany it was released by Steamhammer in 1984 (cat. no. SH 0023). It was produced by Terry Date and the band at Steve Lawson Productions in Seattle. David Wayne's high vocals and the riffs of Kurdt Vanderhoof and Craig Wells define the record; side B includes a version of Deep Purple's "Highway Star". This copy is a 1984 German original pressing with label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Steamhammer SH 0023
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1984
• Genre: Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Heavy Metal
• Extras: Label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (tiny seam split on top spine)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Beyond The Black (Vanderhoof/Wayne/Wells)
2. Metal Church (Vanderhoof/Wayne/Wells)
3. Merciless Onslaught (Vanderhoof)
4. Gods Of Wrath (Vanderhoof/Wayne/Wells)

Side B

1. Hitman (Wayne/Vanderhoof)
2. In The Blood (Vanderhoof/Wayne/Wells)
3. (My Favorite) Nightmare (Vanderhoof/Wayne/Wells)
4. Battalions (Vanderhoof/Wells)
5. Highway Star (Blackmore/Gillan/Glover/Lord/Paice)
6. Big Guns (Extra Track)

Personnel

Metal Church: David Wayne (vocals), Craig Wells (lead guitar), Kurdt Vanderhoof (rhythm guitar), Duke Erickson (bass), Kirk Arrington (drums). Produced by Terry Date and Metal Church.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is the 1984 German first edition on Steamhammer (SH 0023). The very first edition came out the same year in the US on Ground Zero.

What is special about the Steamhammer edition?
It adds "Big Guns" as an extra track at the end of side B, which is missing from the original US edition.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG mean?
The record is graded NM-: close to new with at most minimal signs of use. The sleeve is graded VG: clear signs of use; it may show creases, wear or small damage. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records in this style?
Yes, more 80s thrash, speed and heavy metal records are in our Metal collection.