Malice (American band)
| Malice | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genres | Heavy metal, speed metal |
| Years active | 1980–1989 2006–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Metal Blade, Wounded Bird, Retrospect, SPV |
| Associated acts | Black 'n Blue, Wild Dogs, Monster, Metal Church, Helstar, Agent Steel |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | James Rivera Jay Reynolds Mark Behn Robert Cardenas Pete Holmes |
| Past members | James Neal Cliff Carothers Pete Laufman Mick Zane |
Malice is an American heavy metal band formed in 1980, best known for their appearance on the first Metal Massacre compilation and a pair of albums on Atlantic Records. Their heavily European influenced style elicited instant comparisons to Judas Priest due to vocalist James Neal sounding uncannily like Rob Halford in addition to fielding a guitar duo in the Tipton/Downing mode, with Malice's Jay Reynolds looking like a dead ringer for K.K. Downing.
Malice formed in Portland, Oregon in the early 80's when former The Ravers guitarist Jay Reynolds assembled an embryonic line-up consisting of vocalist James Neal, future Wild Dogs duo, Matt McCourt on bass and Deen Castronovo on drums, and Kip Doran on guitar. Reynolds next decided to make the move to Los Angeles, soon to be joined by fellow guitarist Mick Zane, to start an all original metal band. When the duo was unable to find suitable players for their new venture, they convinced Neal, bassist Mark Behn and drummer Pete Laufman to move down from Portland as well after the initial Malice demo caused a stir and garnered label interest from Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records.
"Captive of Light" and "Kick You Down" from the demo were both selected to appear on Metal Massacre I alongside tracks by Metallica, Ratt, Steeler and others. Malice made their L.A. live debut in November 1982 at the Troubadour headlining a bill with Metallica and Pandemonium as opening acts. Other memorable L.A. shows included opening up for then new major label signees Armored Saint at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, CA in the spring of 1984.
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