HEAVY METAL ARMY 1 K28P-191
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Artist = HEAVY METAL ARMY
Title = 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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Assembling the Troops: The Debut of Heavy Metal Army (K28P-191)
Today’s entry focuses on a significant early landmark in Japanese heavy metal history: the self-titled debut album, “Heavy Metal Army 1,” by the project band Heavy Metal Army, released on the Nexus label (King Records) with the catalog number K28P-191 with obi.
Issued in 1981, this 12-inch vinyl LP was a fascinating early J-Metal “supergroup” effort, bringing together talented musicians who were either already known or would soon gain fame in other major bands. It served as a powerful statement from the burgeoning scene.
“Heavy Metal Army 1” features a lineup of highly skilled players, showcasing the depth of talent emerging in Japan at the time. The album delivers a potent dose of early 80s hard rock and heavy metal, bridging the gap between the heavier rock sounds of the 70s and the full-blown metal explosion that was just beginning. Listeners can expect powerful guitar riffs, driving rhythms, likely shared or varied vocal contributions reflecting the project nature, and an overall raw, energetic sound characteristic of the era.
This album is historically important not just for its music, but for documenting the early collaborations between key figures who would shape the future of Japanese heavy metal in bands like Earthshaker, X-Ray, Vow Wow, and others. K28P-191 captures the nascent energy and collective talent of the J-Metal scene right as it was starting to coalesce, making it an essential piece for collectors and historians of the genre.