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/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 demoat Greencarton studios in November.They quickly became known for their energetic live shows, blending fast, guitar-drivenhardcore 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.

The band went on to release two more records, Notes From the Underground (NationalTrust 1985) and After the Fact (Flipside 1987).

To mark the album's 40th anniversary, Modern City Records is now teaming up with Alternative Tentacles to bring you back Murder In a Foreign Place in 2024.Now totalling 19 tracks, the re-issue includes the original album along with 2 studioout-takes and the full Greencarton demos.

Unreleased track Help Me Up appears here for the first time ever! Ltd blue vinyl with blue letter sleeve art, includes 24page booklet!