Marking it's 40th anniversary, Metal Blade Records is proud to present a colored vinyl LP reissue of it's debut release, Metal Massacre, available for the first time since 1984. Originally released in June 1982, Metal Massacre showcased the best of Los Angeles, California's unsigned acts of the time such as Metallica, Ratt and Malice, and has since become a cornerstone of Metal Blade Records. Tracklist: A1 Steeler (2)– Cold Day In Hell Bass Guitar, Vocals – Tim Morrison Drums, Vocals, Percussion [Percussions] – Robert Eva Engineer – Allen Isaacs Vocals, Lead Guitar [Lead Guitars], Rhythm Guitar [Rhythm Guitars] – Michael Dunigan Voice, Lead Guitar [Lead Guitars], Rhythm Guitar [Rhythm Guitars] – Ron Keel Written-By – R. Keel* A2 Bitch (2)– Live For The Whip Bass – Richard Zusman Drums – Robby Settles Engineer – Joe Borja Guitar [Guitars] – David Carruth Lead Vocals – Betsy* Written-By – D. Carruth* A3 Malice (2)– Captive Of Light Bass – Mark Behn Drums – Pete Laufman Engineer – Bob Stoutenburg* Guitar [Guitars] – Jay Reynolds (2), Mick Zane Vocals – James Neal Written-By – M. Zane* A4 Ratt– Tell The World Bass Guitar, Vocals – Matt Thorne Drums – Khurt Maier Engineer – Dan Tarsha Lead Guitar, Vocals – Robbin Crosby, Warren DeMartini Lead Vocals – Stephen Pearcy Written-By – S. Pearcy* A5 Avatar (12)– Octave Bass – Diane Kornarens Drums – Marc Moreno Engineer – Gary Dulac Guitar – Anthony Kornarens Guitar [Guitars] – Darien Mann Written-By – A. Kornarens*, D. Mann* B1 Black 'N Blue– Chains Around Heaven Bass Guitar – Patrick Young Drums – Pete Holmes Engineer – Mike Moore (2), Tim Nelson Guitar – Tommy Thayer Vocals – Jaime St. James* B2 Cirith Ungol– Death Of The Sun Bass – Michael Flint Drums – Robert Garvin* Engineer – Tim Nelson Guitar [Guitars] – Jerry Fogle Vocals – Tim Baker (2) Written-By – Cirith Ungol B3 Demon Flight– Dead Of The Night Drums – Francis White (2) Engineer – Joe Borja Guitar [Guitars] – H. Michael Osuna Vocals, Bass – Rick Gerard Written-By – R. Gerard* B4 Pandemonium (6)– Fighting Backwards Bass, Vocals – Eric Resch Drums – Kevin Fitzgerald (2) Lead Guitar – David Resch Lead Vocals – Chris Resch Written-By – C. Resch*, D. Resch*, E. Resch* B5 Malice (2)– Kick You Down B6 Metallica– Hit The Lights Bass – Ron McGovney Drums – Lars Ulrich Guitar – Dave Mustaine Vocals – James Hetfield Written-By – J. Hetfield*, L. Ulrich*

• Released: 02/24/2022
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Rock
• Format: Vinyl
• Released: 02/24/2022