Meliah Rage

Comparable to Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Exodus and early Testament, Meliah Rage is among the thrash metal/speed metal bands that came along in the mid-'80s. Meliah Rage isn't as well-known as those bands; nonetheless, the Boston-based outfit has enjoyed a small, enthusiastic cult following since the Ronald Reagan years. Meliah Rage was formed by guitarist Anthony Nichols in 1985; that year, Nichols (who briefly played with the Beantown punk band Gang Green) joined forces with lead singer Mike Munro, guitarist Jim Koury, drummer Stu Dowie and bassist Jesse Johnson (not to b...