''Mad Locust Rising'' is an EP by the American heavy metal band

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, released in January 1986 by

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. It was recorded at Indigo Ranch Studios in October 1985 in

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. The EP features a cover of the

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song " The Ripper". It is also included on the 1999 reissue of the 1987 album ''

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''. Former bassist Mike Zaputil is credited on the album, but the bass tracks were actually recorded by George Robb, who was then fired after the recordings, while Zaputil joined in early 1986 from Letchen Grey.

Track listing

Personnel

*John Cyriis -

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* Juan Garcia -

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*Bernie Versailles -

*George Robb - Bass (Uncredited) *Mike Zaputil -

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*Chuck Profus -

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;Production *Barry Kobrin - Executive producer *Steve Sinclair - Executive producer *Chuck Johnson - Engineering *Carl Lange - Engineering *Tom Coyne - Mastering *Joe Leonard - Production coordination *Dan McConomy - Producer (additional) *John Cyriis - Cover concept *Gerald McLaughlin - Cover art *Bill Cassel - Photography *

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