Bang - Mother / Bow To The King (1972 US Capitol) | Miami Proto-Metal | Full Vinyl Rip

This is Mother / Bow To The King by Bang, released in November 1972 in the US on Capitol Records (SMAS-11110). This copy is an original Jacksonville pressing, identified by the “0” in the deadwax, housed in the classic gatefold sleeve. Bang formed in Miami, Florida and were one of the earliest American bands pushing into what would soon be called heavy metal. Often compared to Black Sabbath, they built their sound around thick, downtuned riffs, melodic vocals, and tight power-trio dynamics. This album compiles material from earlier sessions that Capitol reissued after signing the band. The result is a massive, riff-driven document that captures Bang at their heaviest and most ambitious. The Jacksonville pressing has strong low-end punch and clarity, giving the trio’s wall of sound real depth. For anyone tracking the early US proto-metal movement, this is essential listening. 🔥 Standout Tracks Mother: A heavy, driving opener that perfectly encapsulates the band's signature fuzzed-out power trio sound. Bow To The King: A progressive, multi-part epic that serves as one of the most ambitious compositions in the early 70s hard rock canon. Keep On: A melodic, high-energy track that shows off the band's ability to balance heavy riffs with catchy, anthemic hooks. 🎸 Sounds Like: Black Sabbath Grand Funk Railroad Dust Captain Beyond This is a full vinyl rip from my personal copy. 💿 Tracklist 00:00 Mother 04:27 Humble 09:18 Keep On 12:57 Idealist Realist 17:35 No Sugar Tonight 20:16 Feel The Hurt 25:38 Tomorrow 28:43 Bow To The King 📷 Follow me on Instagram for more vinyl rips: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_piper/ 🎧 Full vinyl rips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9pEOi1yCUyAZikNmWVdz8Hn #vinylrip #bang #hardrock #1972 #vinylpiper #capitolrecords #protometal #miamirock