album · March 5, 2020
The Elektra Years 1984-1989
Warner Music Group - X5 Music GroupSee this day
heavy metalhard rock
A career-spanning compilation that compiles Metal Church's output from their time with Elektra Records.
- This compilation features songs from the albums "Metal Church," "The Dark," and "Blessing in Disguise."
- "The Dark" was produced by Terry Date, who would later work with bands like Pantera and Deftones.
- Metal Church's self-titled debut album was released in 1984 and has been cited as an influential work in the thrash metal scene.
Metal Church is a Grammy-nominated heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. They are known for their blend of traditional heavy metal and hard rock. Metal Church's original run concluded in the early 1990s, before reforming in 2000. Metal Church released "The Elektra Years 1984-1989" in 2020, a compilation of their work during their tenure with Elektra Records. This period is considered a foundational era for the band, despite the compilation's release decades later.
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