Formed in Las Vegas in 1980, M.I.A. moved to Orange County in 1981 and started playing shows at the infamous Cuckoo’s Nest. They first appeared on the classic Last Rites for Genocide and M.I.A. split LP (Smoke Seven) in 1982.
After a short break, the band got back together in 1983 and recorded a six-song demo at Greencarton studios in November.
They quickly became known for their energetic live shows, blending fast, guitar-driven hardcore with singer Mike Conley’s unique melodic voice and the trademark Southern Californian punk sound.
After a show with the Dead Kennedys, Jello Biafra offered to release their next album, Murder In a Foreign Place on his Alternative Tentacles label in the summer of 1984.
To mark the album’s 40th anniversary, Modern City is teaming up with Alternative Tentacles to bring you Murder In a Foreign Place in 2024.
Totalling 19 tracks, this re-issue includes the original album along with 2 studio out-takes and the full Greencarton demos. Unreleased track Help Me Up appears here for the first time ever!
This release comes in 3 different versions, all on colored vinyl with a 24 page booklet.
