Metal Church (album)

Metal Church is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. The album was originally released by the independent record label Ground Zero in 1984. Based on the success of the album, the band was signed to a recording contract by Elektra Records, who reissued it in 1985. The cover art depicts a cruciform Gibson Explorer hidden in shadows and smoke.

Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
 * Metal Church
 * David Wayne – vocals
 * Craig Wells – lead guitar
 * Kurdt Vanderhoof – rhythm guitar
 * Duke Erickson – bass
 * Kirk Arrington – drums


 * Production
 * Terry Date – producer, engineer
 * Jack Skinner – mastering
 * Saulius Pempe – photography
 * Willie Mackay – executive producer
 * Kurdt Vanderhoof – logo design
 * Ground Zero Entertainment - management