HEAVY METAL ARMY heavy metal army 1 K28P-191
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Artist = HEAVY METAL ARMY
Title = heavy metal army 1
Label = NEXUS
Catalog# = K28P-191
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1981
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Forging the Scene: Heavy Metal Army’s Landmark Debut (K28P-191)
Today we revisit a foundational release from the very dawn of the Japanese heavy metal explosion: the self-titled debut album, “Heavy Metal Army 1,” by the project band Heavy Metal Army, released via the Nexus label (King Records) with catalog number K28P-191.
Hitting the scene in 1981, this 12-inch vinyl LP was a groundbreaking assembly of talent. Functioning as an early J-Metal “supergroup,” it brought together skilled musicians who were already making waves or were poised to become leading figures in the genre. Its release signaled the growing power and ambition within the nascent Japanese heavy metal community.
“Heavy Metal Army 1” delivers a powerful snapshot of the heavy rock and metal sound evolving in Japan at the turn of the decade. The album bridges late 70s hard rock sensibilities with the emerging, more aggressive heavy metal style. Expect potent guitar work, energetic drumming, solid bass lines, and strong vocals, all delivered with the raw enthusiasm characteristic of the early J-Metal movement.
The true historical weight of K28P-191 lies in its lineup, featuring players who would soon define the genre in hugely successful bands. This album documents their early collaboration and showcases the high level of musicianship already present. For anyone tracing the roots of Japanese heavy metal, “Heavy Metal Army 1” remains an absolutely essential artifact, capturing the spirit and talent of the scene just as it began its ascent.