Fifth Angel is the first studio album by the American heavy metal band Fifth Angel. It was originally released in 1986. Musically, it shows much more resemblance to modern power metal than their other albums. After recording a four song demo in late 1983 and early 1984, which they sent to over 100 record labels, Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records signed the band and financed the recording of five additional songs and released the album in 1986. Epic Records re-released it in 1988 with new artwork.
The record was produced by Fifth Angel and Terry Date.
Track listing All songs written by Ed Archer, James Byrd and Ted Pilot except "Only the Strong Survive" by Archer, Byrd, Ken Mary and Pilot
Personnel Band Members Ted Pilot – lead vocals James Byrd – lead guitar, vocals Ed Archer – rhythm guitar, bass (uncredited) and vocals Ken Mary – drums, vocals Randy Hansen – bass (uncredited) Kenny Kay – bass (credited on original release, but does not play on the record)
Production Produced by Terry Date & Fifth Angel Recorded and mixed at Steve Lawson Productions Terry Date – engineer, mixing Mastered at Fantasy Studios George Horn – mastering Maarten De Boer – mastering Guy Aitchison – cover art Ed Archer – cover concept
Charts Chart (1986)PeakpositionThe Billboard 200117
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