Metal Magic
Metal Magic is the debut album from Pantera, released on 10 June 1983 on the band's own label, Metal Magic Records. It's a long way from the groove-heavy sound the group later became known for. Here they lean towards glam and heavy metal, with Kiss and Van Halen as clear influences, and that approach carried through their next three records too.
It's very much a family affair. Jerry Abbott, a country songwriter and producer, oversaw the sessions under the alias "The Eld'n". He was also father to drummer Vinnie Paul, then 19, and guitarist Diamond Darrell, who was 16 and would later be known as Dimebag Darrell. Hearing the album now is a chance to catch a band still finding its feet, years before Cowboys From Hell changed everything in 1990.
Metal Magic: tracklist and credits
10 tracks · 39:33Tracklist
- 1Ride My RocketDimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul4:52
- 2I'll Be AlrightDimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul3:13
- 3Tell Me If You Want ItTerry Glaze3:45
- 4Latest LoverDarrell, Glaze, Paul2:54
- 5Biggest Part of MeTerry Glaze4:49
- 6Metal MagicDimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul4:18
- 7WidowmakerDimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul3:04
- 8Nothin' On (But the Radio)Terry Glaze3:31
- 9Sad LoverDimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul3:24
- 10Rock OutTerry Glaze5:43
- Produced by
- Jerry Abbott, Jerry Abbott & Pantera
- Recorded at
- Pantego Sound, Pantego, Texas
- Label
- Metal Magic Records
- Length
- 39:33
Line-up
- Rex Brown · bass guitar
- Dimebag Darrell · guitar
- Vinnie Paul · drums (drum set)
- Terry Glaze · vocals
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How we know the release date wikipedia + musicbrainz
| Source | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | 10 June 1983 | |
| Wikipedia infobox | 10 June 1983 | |
| Wikidata | 1983 | |
| US release | 10 June 1983 | earliest US date |
1 editions
| Date | Country | Label | Barcode | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 June 1983 | US | Metal Magic Records | original |
Cover art sources
coverartarchive · native: native 3600x3600, downscaled to 3000
| Source | Size | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| coverartarchive ✓ | 3600×3600 | native: native 3600x3600, downscaled to 3000 |
| fanarttv | 1000×1000 | upscaled |