Manilla Road's 1982 sophomore album, "Metal," is a foundational work of epic heavy metal, bridging the gap between the genre's NWOBHM roots and the burgeoning power metal sound. The album's raw energy and unique lyrical content would lay the groundwork for the band's legendary status.
- The album was originally released independently on cassette tape in 1982, predating its official CD and vinyl releases by many years.
- "Metal" was recorded at the band's own rehearsal space, giving it a distinctively raw and unpolished sound that has become a hallmark of their early work.
- The track "The Crypt" is often cited as an early example of the epic metal sound Manilla Road would further explore on subsequent albums.
Manilla Road is a heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, known for their epic sound and mythological lyrical themes. Arriving in 1982, "Metal" was their second album, a self-released cassette that would become a cult classic of underground metal.
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