Metal Church is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. The album was originally released by the independent record label Ground Zero in 1984. Based on the success of the album, the band was signed to a recording contract by Elektra Records, who reissued it in 1985. The cover art depicts a cruciform Gibson Explorer hidden in shadows and smoke.
Reception Metal Church has been received positively. In a retrospective review, Eduardo Rivadavia of Allmusic praised the band's "complex songwriting and aggressive riffing," and called the album "an overlooked classic."
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Metal Church David Wayne – vocals Craig Wells – lead guitar Kurdt Vanderhoof – rhythm guitar Duke Erickson – bass Kirk Arrington – drums, percussion
Production Terry Date – producer, engineer Metal Church – producers Jack Skinner – mastering Saulius Pempe – photography Willie Mackay – executive producer Kurdt Vanderhoof – logo design
References
External links Review of Metal Church at Play It Loud!