PANTERA

Debut album from 1983 by America's PANTERA and a fascinating collector's piece that captures the earliest days of one of the most influential bands in Metal history. Far removed from the sound that would later make them pioneers of Groove Metal, this first release finds Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul exploring the melodic Hard Rock and Heavy Metal styles that dominated the American scene during the early 1980s.

"Metal Magic" clearly reflects the influence of the NWOBHM, Hard Rock and early Glam Metal, featuring abundant melodies, harmonized guitars, catchy choruses and a celebratory atmosphere very different from the aggression that would later define the band. While often viewed as a curiosity within PANTERA's catalogue, the album remains historically important as a document of the formative years of musicians who would eventually help reshape the Metal landscape.

Recommended for fans of: KISS, RIOT, RATT, TOKYO BLADE.