Metalized is the debut album by the Canadian heavy metal band Sword, released in 1986 by the indie label Aquarius Records.

Metalized
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1986
GenreHeavy metal
Length34:37
LabelAquarius
ProducerPierre Paradis & Sword
Sword chronology
Metalized
(1986)
Sweet Dreams
(1988)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Kerrang! [2]

Track listing

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  1. "F.T.W." – 3:38 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / M Larock / D Hughes) (Lyrics: Rick Hughes / Derek Rodrigues)
  2. "Children of Heaven" – 2:38 – (Music: R Hughes / M Plant / M Larock / D Hughes) (Lyrics: R Hughes / M Plant / Derek Rodrigues)
  3. "Stoned Again" – 3:27 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes) (Lyrics: Rick Hughes / Derek Rodrigues)
  4. "Dare to Spit" – 3:45 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes) (Lyrics: Rick Hughes / Derek Rodrigues)
  5. "Outta Control" – 3:00 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes) (Lyrics: Rick Hughes)
  6. "The End of the Night" – 3:00 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes) (Lyrics : Rick Hughes)
  7. "Runaway" – 3:38 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes) (Lyrics: Rick Hughes)
  8. "Where to Hide" – 3:43 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes) (Lyrics: Rick Hughes)
  9. "Stuck in Rock" – 3:37 – (Music: R Hughes / M Plant / M Larock / D Hughes) (Lyrics: R Hughes / M Plant / D Rodrigues)
  10. "Evil Spell" – 4:14 – (Music: Rick Hughes / Mike Plant / Mike Larock / Dan Hughes (Lyrics: Rick Hughes / Derek Rodrigues)

Personnel

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  • Rick Hughes – vocals, keyboards
  • Mike Plant – guitar, keyboards
  • Mike Larock – bass
  • Dan Hughes – drums

Production

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  • Pierre Paradis – producer
  • Sword – producer
  • Joe Primeau – engineer
  • Billy Szawlowski – engineer
  • Gary Moffet – engineer
  • Garth Richardson – assistant engineer
  • James "Cowboy" Carrier – assistant engineer
  • Paul Gross – coordination
  • Bob Lemm – graphic design
  • Jacques Larue – illustrations
  • Marc Bélanger – photography

References

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  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Sword Metalized review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  2. ^ Putterford, Mark (August 7, 1986). "Sword 'Metalized'". Kerrang!. Vol. 126. London, UK: United Magazines ltd. p. 20.