In the Beginning... (album)

In the Beginning... is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Malice, released in 1985 by Atlantic.

Tracks 1, 3, 4, 7 and 10 were recorded at Total Access Studios in Redondo Beach, California and produced by Michael Wagener, while tracks 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9 were recorded at Pasha Studio and Cherokee Recording Studio in Hollywood, California and produced by Ashley Howe.

Critical reception

Billboard gave the album a positive review, stating the band was "more...than leather and studs", citing the strong production value highlighted by the tracks "Rockin' with You", "No Haven for the Raven", and "The Unwanted".

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and Discogs album release page.

Musicians

• James Neal – vocals
• Mick Zane – lead guitar, acoustic guitar
• Jay Reynolds – lead guitar
• Mark Behn – bass, taurus pedals
• Clifford Carothers – drums, motorcycle

Production

• Ashley Howe – producer, engineer (Pasha Studio, Cherokee Recording Studio)
• Duane Baron – engineer (Pasha Studio, Cherokee Recording Studio)
• Alex Woltman – engineer and recording assistant (Pasha Studio, Cherokee Recording Studio)
• Michael Wagener – producer, engineer, mixing (Total Access Studios)
• Michael Lardie, Wyn Davis – engineer and recording assistant (Total Access Studios)
• Mark Wilczak – mixing assistant
• Barry Levine – creative director
• George Marino – mastering

References