Tracklist
Beyond The Black | 6:21 | ||
Metal Church | 5:00 | ||
Merciless Onslaught | 2:55 | ||
Gods Of Wrath | 6:42 | ||
Hitman | 5:30 | ||
In The Blood | 3:30 | ||
(My Favorite) Nightmare | 3:10 | ||
Battalions | 4:54 | ||
Highway Star | 4:37 |
Credits (9)
- Duke EricksonBass
- Kirk ArringtonDrums, Percussion
- Terry DateEngineer
- Willie MackayExecutive Producer
- Craig WellsGuitar
- Kurdt VanderhoofGuitar
Notes
Band's Debut album
Released 1984
First album Produced by Terry Date
Originally released on very short-lived Ground Zero Records. It was later re-released by Elektra Records.
German releases of this album (on Steamhammer) featured additional bonus track "Big Guns". This song also appeared on cassette editions of this album issued by Banzai records. It was also included in the same label's compilation album "Force Of The Blade".
Released 1984
First album Produced by Terry Date
Originally released on very short-lived Ground Zero Records. It was later re-released by Elektra Records.
German releases of this album (on Steamhammer) featured additional bonus track "Big Guns". This song also appeared on cassette editions of this album issued by Banzai records. It was also included in the same label's compilation album "Force Of The Blade".
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52 versions
Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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Metal Church LP, Album | Steamhammer – SH 0023 | Germany | 1984 | Germany — 1984 | |||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album | Banzai Records – BRC4 1933 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Ground Zero Records (2) – GZ002 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Banzai Records – BRC 1933 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | |||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Steamhammer – 08-1842, Steamhammer – SH 0023 | Germany | 1984 | Germany — 1984 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Steamhammer – 08-1842, Steamhammer – SH 0023 | Germany | 1984 | Germany — 1984 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album | Ground Zero Records (2) – none | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label | Steamhammer – SH 0023 | Germany | 1984 | Germany — 1984 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Elektra – 960 471-1 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Elektra – 60471-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | |||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album, Promo | Elektra – 60471-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album, Club Edition | Elektra – 60471-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Not On Label – LPMC-10.007 | Brazil | 1985 | Brazil — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, HX PRO | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Club Edition, RCA Music Service | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album, Stereo | Elektra – 9 60471-1, Elektra – 60471-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, HX PRO | Elektra – 9 60471-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Elektra – 604.7191 | Brazil | 1986 | Brazil — 1986 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Stereo | Oasis Records (4) – OWT-387 | South Korea | 1986 | South Korea — 1986 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Elektra – LWE-6468 | Mexico | 1986 | Mexico — 1986 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album | Oasis Records (4) – OLW-387 | South Korea | 1986 | South Korea — 1986 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album | Elektra – 9 60471-2, Elektra – 60471-2 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | |||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Longbox | Elektra – 9 60471-2 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | UNA – 7070 | Poland | 1990 | Poland — 1990 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release, Green spine | MG Records (2) – MG 0552 | Poland | 1992 | Poland — 1992 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Unofficial Release | Спюрк – UL 98257 | Russia | 1998 | Russia — 1998 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album | Elektra – AMCY-2984 | Japan | 1999 | Japan — 1999 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Unofficial Release | Monsters Of Rock – MOFR 00144 | Russia | 2002 | Russia — 2002 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered | Elektra – WQCP-1437, Warner Music – WQCP-1437, Rhino Records (2) – WQCP-1437, Tower Records (4) – WQCP-1437 | Japan | 2013 | Japan — 2013 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album, Reissue | Music On Vinyl – MOVLP1666, Elektra – MOVLP1666 | Europe | 2016 | Europe — 2016 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Silver | Music On Vinyl – MOVLP1666, Elektra – MOVLP1666 | Europe | 2019 | Europe — 2019 | New Submission | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Reissue, O-Card | Wikimetal Music – 0075596047128, Oporto Da Música – 0075596047128, Elektra – 0075596047128 | Brazil | 2023 | Brazil — 2023 | Recently Edited | ||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Repress | Elektra – 9 60471-2 | US | US | Recently Edited | |||||
Metal Church Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Not On Label (Metal Church) – none | Russia | Russia | New Submission | |||||
Metal Church CD, Album, Reissue | Elektra – 9 60471-2, Elektra – 60471-2 | US | US | Recently Edited |
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referencing Metal Church (LP, Album) 960 471-1
cool press!!! cool album!!! cool press!!! cool album!!! cool press!!! cool album!!!referencing Metal Church (LP, Album, Reissue) MOVLP1666
I didn't have the original edition. But I really liked this one for the sound and the quality of the vinyl and the cover. 10 points of 10.referencing Metal Church (LP, Album) 08-1842
Though this comes on very wobbly vinyl, it simply sounds great. Killer cut of this classic, loud and punchy.referencing Metal Church (LP, Album, Stereo) 9 60471-1
Playing this now..purchased new...gotta say it is pounding and heavy...!!referencing Metal Church (LP, Album) SH 0023
Buy or die! Bought in 1985. In the blood since then. Mandatory metal. First side is Ride the Lightning-level magnificence.referencing Metal Church (LP, Album, Reissue) MOVLP1666
Absolutely great like all MOV releases.
Also sad it didn't come with a lyrics sheet.referencing Metal Church (CD, Album, Repress) 9 60471-2
Sounds the same and has the same ranges as my other repress so why it gets a lower rating than the other pressing I have no idea. Spec wise it is the same and can't tell any difference in audio so I rate it the same as my other repress. I rate based on how it sounds compared to what I have heard before. I have noticed on discogs if a band puts out a crappy album it gets low ratings but shouldn't the ratings be based on the audio quality and pressing more than if you like the Cd or not?referencing Metal Church (LP, Album) GZ002
a killer album .. best Metal Church release ever .. if you're into true Heavy Metal you gotta own this album .. one of my all time classicsreferencing Metal Church (CD, Album, Repress) 9 60471-2
My version would be another variant: 2 60471-2 SRC-01 M1S17- Edited 3 years ago
referencing Metal Church (LP, Album) 60471-1
Instantly takes me back to Junior High! My friends and I would be listening to this during lunch (or skipping class) on my Sanyo boom box cassette player. Occasionally we'd take the Metro bus down to Seattle and explore downtown while having this or another Metal album to head bang to. Great album!
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