MALICE “In The Beginning...” /LP/

The debut full-length studio album by cult American Heavy Metal band.
Formed in 1981,  Melice are best known for their appearance on the first "Metal Massacre" compilation and the release of a pair of albums on Atlantic Records. Their heavily-European-influenced style elicited comparisons to Judas Priest.
After the initial Malice demo caused a stir and garnered label interest from Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records, "Captive of Light" and "Kick You Down" from the demo were both selected to appear on "Metal Massacre I" alongside tracks by Metallica, Ratt, Steeler and others. Malice made their Los Angeles live debut in November 1982 at the Troubadour, headlining a bill with Metallica and Pandemonium as opening acts. Other memorable Los Angeles shows included opening up for then new major label signees Armored Saint at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, California, in early 1984.
Adding drummer Cliff Carothers, formerly with the bands Snow and Assassin, Malice set about recording new demos with producer Michael Wagener and soon found themselves in the midst of a label bidding war. Eventually, the band signed with Atlantic Records in mid 1984 and released their debut album, "In The Beginning...", in 1985. It consisted of songs the band had cut with Wagener and material recorded with Ashley Howe producing.
If you like Judas Priest during their "Screaming For Vengeance" & "Defenders Of The Faith" period, and love traditional Heavy Metal in general, than you need this album desperately!
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1985 (781 250-1). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Thin cut-out. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Rockin' With You 4:51
2. Into The Ground 3:48
3. Air Attack 3:11
4. Stellar Masters 4:29
5. Tarot Dealer 4:16

Side Two
1. Squeeze It Dry 4:00
2. Hellrider 4:01
3. No Haven For The Raven 6:06
4. The Unwanted 4:40
5. Godz Of Thunder 4:24

Total playing time: 43:46 min.