Woah, hold on there! Yes, this is the same Pantera we’re talking about – the ones who released Vulgar Display Of Power – though the chances are that most Hammer fans won’t be too aware of Pantera’s debut album, nor the following three or four Pantera releases. Metal Magic – housed in what must rate as one of the most cliched of metal album covers (painted by a friend of the band) – is pure glam metal, slightly rockier than that which stalked Sunset Boulevard, but not by much. The likes of Ride My Rocket (yes, really), Nothin’ On (But The Radio) and Rock Out will leave most Pantera fans open-mouthed in horror and confusion. Of course, in 1983 the band were still teenagers, and fronted by Terry Glaze, a rock singer in a far slicker vein than Phil Anselmo, all too young to know any better.
While not their best efforts musically, signed examples of this album of undoubtedly the pinnacle of rarity for Pantera collectors. That being said, we are happy to offer here a rare complete band signed specimen of the album, with signatures dating from the era. Penned in black Sharpie, the album is signed and inscribed, "Terry Glaze," "Rock On! Vinnie Paul '86," "F**k'n Rock Out! Rex Rocker '86," and, "F**kin Rock On! Diamond Darrell." It would be 6 more years of chasing glam rock and trying to find an identity before the band would ditch Glaze and take on the rough and edgy Philip Anselmo, changing their approach and becoming one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all-time! The album is in overall fine condition with expected handling wear around the edges. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from music autograph authority Roger Epperson/REAL Authentication (REAL).