30 years ago today the album Slave to the Grind became the very first heavy metal album in history to debut at number one on the billboard album chart. My Father was commissioned by Atlantic Records to create and paint the cover for the album which I have had on my wall for 30 years now. Here's a video unboxing the latest vinyl release of Slave to the Grind which came out last Record Store Day in 2020. Maybe one day we can come together as a band and give the fans what they deserve which is a proper release from the master original tapes. Until that time see if you can find an original pressing of the record but they are not easy to find. How ironic is it that Michael Wagener the producer of Slave to the Grind announces his retirement the same year some complete strangers take over our rec...