L.D. 50 is the debut studio album by the American
heavy metal band
Mudvayne. Released in 2000, it is the band's first release on
Epic Records, following the independently released
extended play,
Kill, I Oughtta.
L.D. 50 was coproduced by
GGGarth & Mudvayne and executive produced by Steve Richards &
Slipknot member
Shawn "Clown" Crahan. The band's elaborate visual appearance resulted in increased recognition of the band and
L.D. 50 peaked at No. 85 on the
Billboard 200. The album was appraised by critics for its technical and heavy style of music.