V/A - Metal For Muthas (1980)

Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / NWOBHM

Other Issues:
1980: Metal For Muthas, LP [EMI Electrola Germany #1C 064-07 202]
1980: Metal For Muthas, LP [Toshiba EMI Japan #EMS-81317]       
1986: Metal For Muthas, LP [Back Bone #BBLP 2]   
2000: Metal For Muthas, CD [Air Raid Records #AIRCD5]
2000: Metal For Muthas, CD [Sanctuary Records #NR 4522]
2001: Metal For Muthas, CD [Sanctuary Records / Castle Music #CMRCD142]
XXXX: Metal For Muthas, MC [747 #4396]

Engineered by Ron Hill & Dave Flower at EMI Studios, Mechester Square except "Praying Mantis - Captured City", "Samson - Tomorrow or Yesterday", "Nutz - Bootligger".

Metal for Muthas the title of this LP virtually speaks for itself. Metal for all the real Muthas that have been loyal to the cause, and who helped support it through the recent two-year crisis and, also Metal for all the other Muthas that together, contrived to bury it over the last few years. However, real talent cannot be ignored forever. Fashion is a five-minute wonder and when the rush of commercialism is over, real talent is left - exposed for all to see. I have been given the honour of adding sleeve notes to this LP which is a collection of talent (in many cases, the seeds of which were sown in the very hardest of times) currently leading the field in what has now become known as, The New Wave of Heavy metal. I believe the artist featured on this album are amongst the finest in their class, and, having opened the way, more are emerging, almost weekly, to add their stamp of originality on hard rock music.. All new talent needs a break if it is going to be allowed to mature, and metal is no different. It merely needs more exposure than other music forms because it enjoys the least amount of media publicity and promotion. That is one of the main reasons for this LP being put together. Hard rock is an expression of emotion, heart-felt and sincerely delivered this album is the proof. Metal is for Muthas - it is here to stay so the whole world had better get used to the idea!. The LP tracks are not stagnant, dated or jaded, but fresh, original and dramatically hard. Honest and accurate in content, with all the talent and energy that will carry it into the eighties and beyond, this is an album that is a unique collectors item today, and a recorded legacy for the rising fans and musicians of tomorrow.

Thanklist: Neal Kay and all who contributed to the album. Hello to Zohreh.