WORLD METAL ae _REPORT : . W.A.S.P. ¢ KEEL e RAVEN e WHITESNAKE e ICON BLACK’N BLUE = WENDY O. = GARY MOORE: TALAS « TY TONTURN THE POWER UP —= Stay Hungry — The most Twisted Sister yet! Featuring the single “We're Not Gonna Take It” As Seen On On Tour: Summer ‘84 Produced by Tom Werman for Julia’s Music, Inc. On Atlantic Records & CassettesREPORT. FEATURES COVER STORY INTERVIEWS 18 WENDY O. 6 DIO 8 GARY MOORE WILLIAMS Master of Metal Speak Out gq 16 KEEL Lay Down the Law 13) WHITE SNAKE ALSO 21 ICON Rock Hard Year of the Snake 19 RAVEN Live at The Inferno DEPARTMENTS 14. NORTHWEST METAL 34 VINYLASSAULT 10 W.AS.P. Record Reviews The AnimaLis Released NEW METAL 24METAL NOTES Hot news from L.A, is the signing of MALICE to Atlan- tic Records. "City's Gonna Burn" is the title of LAAZ ROCKIT's de- but. The band is from San Francisco. Connecticut's QNSLAUGHT has replaced lead vocalist John Delutio, the band is record- ing a new demo tape. METAL CHILD could very well be the youngest metal band on the scene. The group is from Sacramento, Caif. ages range from 13 to 16. New on the metal front from San Diego, California is Bi- BLE BLACK’ The band excels in driving hard rock. Look for a four song EP fri CITIZEN SIN from New York. It should be out in early Fall, ALCATRAZZ is rumored to have eft Rockshire Records, also Yngwie has been replaced by Steve Vai, former guitarist for Erank Zappa. Moore Theatre in Seattle Ma- shington is rapidly becoming the heavy metal venue of the Northwest area. HELLHANMER has found a home in the USA with Metal Blade Records. SLAYER from Texas has just changed their name. Also the L.A. SLAYER has just_complet- ed their West Coast Tour. A new release should be out at this time. AC/DC should have a new LP ready for September release. They have anew shaped sine gle imported from England. It's no secret that Jack The Starr is out of VIRGIN STEEL. On August 7, RATT threw the biggest rock party San Diego State College has ever seen. Jake E. Lee joined the band for their encore, the group celebrated their homecoming, a birthday party, the suc- cess of their platinum LP "Out Of The Cellar" and 1i- terally blew the fuses at the arena. HAWALL the world's most in- teresting heavy metal band has just signed with Impor- tant Records. KISS are very busy in the studio working on their new LP tentatively titled "An- imalize". One of the world's heaviest bands from the past BLUE CHEER are back on Megaforce Records. WAKLORD nas just finished shooting their new live vi- deo which is set for comer- cial release, The Queens of Leather Rock EATHER ANGEL have added a new guitarist and should be working with Michael Wagen- er on a new release soon. Far East Neets West. Jay of MALICE and Minoru of LOUDNESS backstage. Just in from HELLION is the news that Ronnie James Dio has produced a couple new songs for release soon, Canadian headbanger MIDNITE VICE has just finished the new demo, it's heavy. EX-ANGEL bassist Felix Rob- ready inson has a new group called WHITE LINE, TRON MAIDEN PREPARE FOR ‘THE VORLD SLAVERY TOUR, East Coast headbangers are warned to be prepared, PYRO is coming from Pennsylvania. Head bangers in Bakersfield California rock with the Me- tal Radio from Dave Tuckman- tel. VICTIM San Diego's number #1 should have their new album "By The Neck" in the store by early September, Their first EP "Power Hungry has been out of print. If you do not have it, we suggest you get it. Another band from San Die- go RAVEN MAD will be one to watch for. Chicago's THRUST has moved to L.A. and are busy record- ing their Metal Blade re- cord. Watch for their in- terview and feature in our next issue. Bad news on the JAG PANZER front. Drummer Rick Hilyard has quit. ‘The group is cur- rently audtioning new drum- mers. Their "Ample Destruc- tion" album is selling very well. MAMA'S BOYS are in the USA ‘touring with RATT. "Condition Critical" by QUl- ELRIOT is gaining massive airplay around the country.THE RODS have finished record- ing their new album "Let Them Eat Netal", it should be in the stores now. GREAT WHITE is back in South- ern California working on the next album for EMI Records. Hailing from Rhode Island the heaviest band in recent months is STEEL ASSASSIN. Watch for more in our next issue. L.A. rockers ROMEO have been busy. Their guitarist Chet Thompson has just been endor- sed by Fox Guitars. Heavy Metal America Records has just released the new LP by MONEY. MOTORHEAD is back with a new ‘and heavie- line up, The new group is busy recording the next album set for late sum- mer release. Texas has been giving the me- tal world some great new bands. The newest is BELIAL. The group is currently recording. The new label Torrid Records has just signed their first act EXODUS. The band is set to release a full album lat- er this year. DOKKEN the band that has bro- Fen the chains has been fin- ishing up their new album at Cherokee Studios in L.A. the new album is heavy. W.A.S.P.'s new album, their ‘ebut on Capitol should be in the stores this month. Their single was shaped like a buzz saw. Imported into America on Music For the Ng with Tittle optimism. The US gslaught and it was well worth Rich Ortiz formerly with JOS- HUA has a new group out caTTed s NINE HIGHWAY CHILE have split, two members have formed HELLOISE. The remaining members plan to carry on as HIGHWAY CHILE. TRANCE has a new album set for release in August. LOUDNESS were in L.A. recent- Ty negotiating their American record contract. Germany's FAITHFUL BREATH are signed to Mausoleum in Europe. Their new LP should be out. MANILLA ROAD have finished a new album in Kansas. It isa | September release if all goes according to plan. RIK FOX's SIN debuted at the Troubador in early June. All went well according to the reports we received. There is another band called SYN from Orange County. One of these days we'll see Origional, Mor- tal and quite possibly Venial Sin bands. Look out Rik!!! L.A.'s RUTHLESS, the Masters of’Metal Without Mercy” fin- ished recording their first mini album for Iron Works Re- cords. All has been quiet on KERY DOLL front. The group is re- portedly recording a full LP, but no official report. ACCEPT have conquered America headbangers have waited five long years for the recent on- waiting for. Kim La Chance of SHA is working on a solo project in Los Angeles. WAX HAVOC has been busy play- ing selected West Coast gigs. The band has just completed recording four new songs. New York has taken on the me- tal compilation challenge by releasing "New York Metal 84" on Rock City Records. New Jersey headbangers HADES are busy working on the album for Metal Blade Records. The LP is due later this year, San Diego's only Heavy Netal Show, "Metal Shop" on KGB-FM hosted by Pat Martin, is act~ ively searching for new metal to showcase. Send Tapes and records to "Metal Shop" C/O KGB-FM, 7150 Engineer Road San Diego, Ca. 92111. CIRITH UNGOL one of America's First Independent metal bands should have their new album on the streets at press time. The new LP is called "King Of The Dead". The second album from ALCA- TRAZZ, "Live Sentence” has been certified gold in Japan. The band is currently tour- ing the U.S.A. RAVEN missed several dates on their headlining tour of the USA after drunmer Wacko fra- ctured his left hand during a drum solo in Chicago. ATTACKER is finishing up the recording for their mini LP set for a Fall release. HELLION basist Bill Sweet is fully recovered from his re- cent knee injury. The band refused to cancel any dates due to the injury. KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR BAND NEWS, WRITE TO: METAL NOTES, C/O WORLD METAL REPORT 2554 LINCOLN BLVD, SUITE 406, MARINA DEL REY CA, 90291,or call (213) 560-4223.qV you be active in producing either of the groups? DIO: Not with Rough Cutt, but I will produce 4 songs on the new Hellion record. I enjoy working with new talent. WNR: It is quite evident that you had quite an in- fluence on Sabbath and Ra- inbow, now that you don't have to compromise as an A First things first, forget the fact DIO sang in a couple of bands in recent years. 1984 is the year of RONNIE JAMES DIO.The First In Line when it comes to the title of "Master Of Metal". There are so. many titles that can be given to DIO, but what really counts is what is on the stage and on the grooves of the record. DIO has proven without any — artist do you see a dran- compromises that he has the — atic change in your music? title and recognition that DIO: No, not really, it is great to hear someone say that I influenced them in- stead of the other way a- the years of hard work offer. We visited Ronnie just be- for the start of his Last In Line Tour. The interview at round. Everything I do is his publicity company went O10. Now that I am not in. very well, however it was those bands anyora you'll more of a rap session than see dramatic changes. an interview. Ronnie is a WR: Can you give us some person who can share all of insights on the new album? his knowledge and insight in- to not only his world of me- | p10: I am really happy to tal, but generally of the en have this album. We worked hard at Caribou Studios. The studio has never had a metal band come in. The new one has a fuller sound, It is a lot heavier, but it is a bit slower also. I wanted it to be versatile. tire scene. Most interviews are the usual questions, but’ interviewing Ronnie was one of the great ones. All in a days work for a writer, but in the couple of hours that we spent together it was a lifetime in the life of DIO. MR: You've been in the bu~ siness for many years, early on you hooked up with Deep Purple in ELF. Today there are independent labels, and bands putting out their own records. When you began it was all major labels, how do your feel about the state of the industry today? DIO: It's great to see all of the talent finally having an opportunity. 1 am a very strong supporter and active in the new scene. There is a lot of talent finally sur- facing and L.A. is definite ly the heavy metal capitol. 7 WMR: Can you tell us a bit about the stage show? DIO: No, it's a surprise and I promise it will knock v v b R: Your wife's management company is working with Hel- lion and Rough Cutt, will ww ~ 4 ' » everyone out. We worked very hard to give everyone a pro- duction worth the wait. WR: Wi11 the song "Egypt" play any part in the theme of the show? ~ It DIO: Yes, very much so. won't be the full show, it will be our backdrop, but it's the musicians and the show that is the most im- portant aspect. WMR: What song are you most satisfied with from the new i album? DIO: Tt would have to be th ‘Last In Line" and also "Eg- ypt". wl “The Last In Line" going to be the video, produced it? DIO: The director who did a movie called "Beastmaster" did the work on the video. gq The conversation kept a fast pace, that drifted a- way from the usual questions. It was clearly evident that Ronnie was a man on the top of the metal world and re- ady to prove to the world that DIO has arrived and that he will conquer. He is truly the Master of Metal, this album and the tour are the proof without a doubt! A 4 is who A. vMOORE GUITAR: ‘as exciting. GARY PLAYSIT LIKEIT IS Overnight success seens to be the forte in the mu- sic business. The record buyer very seldom sees the long climb to the top. Gary Moore is one artist who has been on that ladder. Gary Moore, ex-Thin Liz~ zy, ex-G Force,ex-Coleseum, ex-Skid Row and currently leading his own band is a guitarist of extraordinary capabilities. Long a favor- ite of musicians, Moore has finally received the sup- port and respect due to him. WMR caught up with Gary on his U.S. Tour with RUSH, in support of his latest album "Victims Of The Future”. WMR: What do you perceive as the differences between the U.S. & British audiences? G.M. The fans in the U.S. are more loyal, they seem less fickle as compared to the U.K. where things change so fast you've to a flavor of the month approach. You don't know who is going to be "IN" next week. America is slow moving, so I think you tend to get more loyal fans. WR: You're cited by a lot of musicians as an influence who influenced you, and who are some guitarists that you like? 6.ki, Peter Green was my main influence. As far_as guitar- ists, I like Pat Thrall. He has been a favorite of mine for about eight years.I us- ed to run all over England telling people about him. I also like Neil Schon's play- ing. I like exciting guit- arists. 3907 s96ue7 WMR: What should a Gary Mo- ore guitar solo do? G.M. I try to say something within the song and try to illustrate the content of the song musically. Instead of just going in and play- ing a million notes of tot- ally mindless playing, I try to structure my solos so I go somewhere. WNR:Hhat have you been try- ing to develop or improve upon in your Technique? G.M. I think my playing is becoming a bit more control- Jed in the last few years. On "Victims" I think I play less notes but say more. I want to play more controll= ed but still keep it just WR: We understand you had a bit of trouble with the studio when you were recor- ding "Victims Of The Future! G.M. We started off in Farm West Studio which is Trevor Horn's studio. What basical- ly happened is that they op- ened it up about three weeks too early. We were the gui- nea pigs. Everything was bre- aking down all the time. But once we changed studios all went well, WMR: Video is obviously play- ing a big part in the music business, We've seen your vi- deo on MTV, what are your thoughts on video? G.M. It used to be that you say you need x amount of dol- Jars for the album and little for the video, but now it is more like we need $100,000 for the LP and $200,000 for the video. It's a great new medium for music. WNR: In retrospect how do you feel about the music in- dustry, you've been in it for a long time? G.N. You have to deal with a lot of insincerity in this business and be nice toa lot of people you don't want to be nice to. usually tell somebody flat out if I don't like them, but unfortunately you can find your career be- jing hampered by honesty. It doesn't do wonders for a re- putation, but you've got to be yourself, even — though some people don't like you to be who you are. WMR: Gary closed his inter- view with that and ran for a sound check.. WORLD A METAL ANNOUNCING IRON TYRANTS You've Read About Them in World Metal Now Hear the Music! FEATURING e@TEEZE @BLACK STAR @DEATHSLAYER ®BOSS TWEED ®POSSESSION eTYTON EAZER NFORCER ®NASTY SAVAGE @MESOMORPH TEN OF AMERICA'S HOTTEST NEW BANDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON "IRON TYRANTS" Includes a Special 8 Page Booklet. Collector's Edition Picture Record Only $9.95 Postage Paid (Outside USA Add $4.50).also at Records Stores. SEND TO: World Metal ,2554 Lincoln Blvd # 406,Marina Del Rey,Ca 90291 California Residents Must add 65% Tax.BLACKIE© The world of metal has bed forewarned. W.A.S.P., the band that likes to Like The Beast" and " Bhow No Mercy" to the crowd\pof headbangers that have sbld, out every W.A.S.P. show is ready to launch their vin- yl blitz with their album on Capitol Records. Their first release a 12" single was rejected by Cap- itol conservatives in the U.S., then released on the Nusic For The Nations Re- cord Company in England and Europe. It was also releas- ed as a special buzz saw shaped picture record. It has also been imported into America, proving that you can't keep Blackie Lawless and his band down. va he road ¢@Yapitol was n eqsy for kie. While alll th other L.A. bands we: asing their own recor ‘orfsigning independent rp- d deals, Blackie forme| ind reformed what has bee| called the most crude and outrageous show staged be- fore the masses of heavy metalists. W.A.S.P. is at the most cru- cial stage of their bloody career. Blackie Lawless ,Ran- dy Piper, Chris Holmes and Tony Richards must take the show on the road to the mas- ses of the world. They are the Nasters Of Bizarre to the lecions that sell out all of their shows and the readers of such mags as our own World Netal Report and And's Kerrang. As soon ZA.S.P. (Ns the stages of the world the destruction will begin. There will be no mercy shown. Blackie, after all the long years of gigging in L.A. and ‘the constant changing of mem- bers and name changes for the band will have the chance to spread his brand of heavy metal W.A.S.P. style to the ears of the metal masses in waiting.THEY’RE KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR Hopefully the older songs like "Give Them The Old 1-2-3" and "Violent Kid" will be on 4 their next album. Both songs are great live. BLACK 'N BLUE are true to their adopted home and fans in L.A.,recently the band did a late show at the famed Troubador. It was announced on radio at 6P.M. only once, need- less to say the show was a sell out crowd.It Proves that the band has the power and fans that will lead them into the '80's as one of the stronger groups, not only with their mus- ic on vinyl, but with their live performances, Watch for their first World Tour to reach an arena near you, then see for yourself, _ why Be prepared! BLACK'N BLUE is coming. The BLACK'H’ BLUE are the kids from the school of band was formed in 1981 by lead vocalist hard knocks? Jamie St. James and lead guitarist Tommy Thayer, The Oregon based band made sever- al long trips to Los Angeles to play their brand of heavy metal at the Troubador, be- fore making the final decision to move to LAL The group left Portland adopted Los An- geles as their new home because heavy met- al wasn't happening up in Oregon. All the other bands were into pop music leaving a discontented BLACK'N BLUE with no outlet for their music. The band would load all their equipment into a truck once a month for the long trip and week end gig in L.A. Now with the move, the long road trip was finally over. The band gained a massive following at the clubs in L.A. BLACK'N BLUE were scheduled to release their own EP, they recorded five songs for the record with Michael Wagener and Don Do- kken, but the disc was never released. The song "Chains Around Heaven" appears with nine other bands on a re-released version of Metal Blade's first Metal Massacre. It has been re-recorded and appears on their first Geffen album which has just been re- leased. The new Geffen album sinply titled Black 'N Blue was recorded in Stommeln, West Ger- many with Dieter Dirks producing. It was a 32 track digital recording, something not often done in the world of rock and roll. Especially for a new band from L.A. Most of the recent signings in L.A. have been with bands that BLACK'N BLUE have played with and been friends with, such as MALICE, RATT, ARMORED SAINT, KEEL, and MOTLEY CRUE. There is no doubt BLACK'N BLUE will fol- low their friends in conquering the world of heavy metal. Especially with songs like “Strong Will Rock", "School Of Hard Knocks’: “Auto Blast" and "On To Eighteen" which is Lead vocalist Jamie St. James in action. the first single off the new album,China may be celebrating the Year Of The RAT(T), but America will undoubtedly be celebrating the Year of The Whitesnake. WHITESNAKE has a strong American cult following. It 11 soon change with their first hit single "Slow And Easy" and the rush_ release of "Slide It In". The long wait is over, David Cover- dale and Company will reap the U.S. success that has eluded them for so long. We visted with David at his hotel in West Hollywood recently. We found Dave to be straight forward, a per- former who's time is long overdue. WHITESNAKE has al- ready conquered the rest of the rock world. The U.S. is the last to break. David wasted no time in getting down and getting in- to the enthusiasm he has for the new album, record — com- pany and short tour of the states. He was totally buz~ zed by the success of their single and the production on the album. Actually there is a different mix on the U.S. version of Slide It In". At first he didn't like the re- mix, but he likes it now. The new album is the best album David has ever done. At] the elenents were there. Geffen Records gave David a lot of support, the band is right and the musicianship were powerful. Cozy and his thunderous and heavy drums gave the sound Dave needed. the main problems that has always plagued the band was the problem of so wch touring and little or no p ion for recor- ding e the band had the opportunity refine the songs, then take them on One o avid was quick to remind us that the career of WHITESNAKE has been a long hard fought ems compan; climb. and lack of reco support has hindered the pro- cess that makes success. Now the time of WHITESNAK time to drive on harder than before to suceed. Especially in America, the last front- ier to be conquered. In the past, especially in Europe it has been the Vive WHITESNAKE shows that have sold albums. Now — the time has come for "Slide It In" to sel] the shows. At press time WHITESNAKE were scheduled to play only eight U.S.A. dates. Anerica rockers deserve more. WHITESNAKE opened their brief American tour at Ir- vine Meadows, just outside of L.A. The band brought the sold out arena to their feet with "Slow And Easy". Their set was too short and they didn't even get to per- form "Slide It In".Not much of a welcome from America. After the brief stay in America WHITESNAKE were sche-| duled for baseball arenas in Japan, Now is the time for the U.S. to back WHITESNAKE and get them back for the encore they deserve, World Metal Report ap- peals to it's readers to get WHITESNAKE back. Write to Geffen Records at 9130 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, Calif. 90069 and let them know what you want. 1984 is the year of the WHITESNAKE, the main ques- tion for the American rock audiences is: "Is America finally ready to be bitten. 7LIPSTICK is @ party band point. eS) tS OF Hollywood, CAP’ k ving them a more unique approach and ; i a 14,RON KEEL LAYS DOWN THE LAW widely Fegarded. ae one of Unsigned ty a" major label, throwen Teaving the guesession sd to" have an Jay on baa Bobby hae May did you record Together? sone to nyse! i T would Pago ‘that gong onan Sibu Soneday ani. this was my opportunity. A lot of By fantasies got lst loose on this album, Ike Tbeincees of filus: ong ‘played the oun vill ba out the firat of september, en abel AEsor ear pine'to Ter ever: « here and we're Wnat_are your ¥ etal scene in general? ie Atts reall 1 Like a Fe feat, fwisted Siater, culet Riot, bande. that fave ‘broken. ground ahd have been working & Tong tine "to Sake “tt and theyre out having top ten albums and" sold out tours, 0, think the scene ia" probably” going to Slow’ down in the. nextyear, year” and°a. he nere's not going to bea ioe of new talent soning. out if the metal” direction, T don't now “wnat dirvotion muss will” take out, Think think the bands that emerge now that scene and koep on entertaining people are the Ginds “that’are going to succeed, I feol very cont at Keeltwill be aaone those top the next tun years to"be a aajor sucoThe Wild Woman of Rock is back! We're talking about the infamous Wendy 0. Wil- liams. Wendy 0. made quite a_name for herself and the Plasmatics a few years ago. Wendy has just released a solo album titled W.0.W. Produced by Gene Sinmons of KISS, the LP features all the members of KISS. Wendy spoke to us about her career to date. WMR: So much of your past stage show centered around destruction, whether it was chainsawing a guitar or the blowing up of a car. What does all of that really have to do with rock? Wendy: It's just who I am. It's part of the way I ex- press myself through hard, heavy rock'n'roll. Another way I express myself is by striking out at the icons of a society that's complet- ely obsessed with conspic- uous consumption. Give me money or give me action, and 1'11 take the adventure every time. WR: Do you still do the same things on stage? Wendy: I'm stil] the same person I've always been, I can't say exactly what I CONNOISSEUR OF DESTRUCTION> Wi] do, I'ti an excessive person. WIR: Do audiences Took for destructive acts from performers on stage? Wendy: Well, you come on and let yourself go. That's what rock and roll is all about. WR: You just returned from England,how did the trip go? Wendy: The LP is #3 on the charts. It was great, the response is going well. WMR: What about the tour? Wendy: August will start a new tour which will bea killer, It's going to be the heaviest ever. WMR: Tel1_us something about the new album. Wendy: It's excessive and non-compromis ing. WHR: How long did it take to put your band together? Wendy: It took two years. WMR: Tell us a bit about the video on NTV? Wendy: It's the most daring and adventourous video ever made for heavy metal. It was right on the edge. We had a great time doing it. We did a lot of it in the Arizona ° desert. It took aproximate- ly two weeks to complete. It was really hot in the desert. WHR: You are without a doubt the Heavy Metal Priestess. You worked with Gene Simmons the God of Thunder. Give us a bit of input on this? Wendy: Gene was great, very Supportive and helped me pro- gress and grow musically. IMR: Anything else you might like to add? Wendy: Yes, just let every- one know Wendy 0. is back. The album and show will de- finitely be the metal blitz for the 80's, Since our conversation with Wendy, the video is getting strong play on NIV, the LP is ravishing the entire wor- Jd and the tour promises to be the event to be experien- ced in heavy metal this ye- ar. =| °ON THE LOOSE:ANFIRK. +. eA MOUTHFUL OF METALe SSSSSSSSSSSSE a New York's heavy metal warriors ANTHRAX recently toured America in support of their album "Fistful Of Metal". While RAVEN cal1- ed it the "Live At The In- ferno" tour, ANTHRAX de- clared it the "Armed And Dangerous" tour. The two split the bill as co-head- liners. During the stop in L.A. we cornered the band in their spacious? dressing room at the Country Club. The band members wasted no time in reveling in the success of the tour, Their album has been selling al] over the world and the Ist tour of the USA was sold out. The average age of the members is 20 years, but it was not evident as the band took the stage with enough explosive force to shake the walls of Jericho. A fitting statement consid- ering the fact ANTHRAX in the dictionary as a fatal animal disease from ancient times. The band's thrash- ing show was furious, fast and accepted with raised fists and banging heads. ANTHRAX is fast break- ing thanks to a strong LP and their current tour. It will soon be time to go back into the studio for their second album tenta- tively titled: "Spread It". No song titles were avail- able from the band during their recent interview,but they promise a heavier and second album that without a doubt will kill like the first album is doing now. We asked lead vocalist Neil Turbin about the cover con- cept for the album. He was quick to let us know that it is his idea of the ul- timate act of violence. A great cover if there ever was one. Al] of the band members wasted no time in letting us and our readers — know that they are not posers and that they are living their lives to the fullest just like the metal that they are playing and writ- ing. The band would like to have Akira produced the next album, A great choice if they can get him. The band got their re- cord deal with Megaforce af- ter sending Johnny Z their friend a demo tape. After signing their deal, the next step was to get out of their home turf and tour, Johnny Z. made the offer and the move is paying off. ANTHRAX are in a good position to be one of the first N.Y. metal acts to break on the West Coast, We on the West Coast got the fistful of metal we have all been waiting for, now is the time to send more bands over. L.A. acts usually wait for a major record deal to come before venturing back East. Hopefully that will change and there could be a strong- er exchange from Coast to Coast.Tox was featured in WHR number 3. We were proud to introduce the band. Since the intro, the band has been touring the USA on the club and smal] hall scene. After seeing the band's show at the Reseda Country Club it is apparent ICON will take etal to a new level. The performance was polished th enough raw edge to sa~ tisfy the crowd. IR got together with the band a couple of days before the show to do an update on the tour. WR: How has the tour been going so far? Dan: Great, the best part so far was the Memphis State Fair where we played with Ac- cept & Quiet Riot before a crowd of 10,000 head bangers. We've mainly been doing a lot of small halls and clubs and this was the best so far. WHR: How Tong will you be on the tour? Tracy: For the rest of the sumer. WR: Will the band be doing any European shows? Dan: Not at this time,we are going to conquer America at first. He love the American headbangers . WHR: Your home town is Phoe- nix, have you played there since the LP release? Tracy: Yeah, the re- sponse was so incredible. We have always had great fans in Phoenix, this makes all of the waiting worthwhile, WMR: How did you secure the deal with Capitol Records? Dan: We originally sent Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records a demo tape. He liked it and we all got together, The LP was scheduled with Mike and he has really helped guide the band all the way. WMR: Who came up with the i- dea for the video? Tracy: Michael Bernard dir- ected it. It was filmed in the same gar- age as the movie "Chris- tine", The shoot was really a lot of work and a lot is going on. Everyone was so Supportive during the film- ing. WR: What are the plans for the next album? Dan: We hope to release the new album in January. Right now we want to spend a lot. of time gigging America and letting the masses discover metal ICON style. « On location with ICON in Los Angeles recent y for the taping of their first video.STORM PER hi With the rash of new and foraettable metal flooding the scene it is great when we find a band to rave and rant about. STORM TROOPER is the band, They have just finished recording a mini album due for release late October titled "The Beast Within". STORM TROOPER was formed by Damien Black last year in Phoenix. Member changes led to Albuquerque where a stable line up was set and the band went into the re- cording studio for a demo. Soon the band found that there was no growth for the metal they created in Albu- queque and headed for Hol- lywood. The band re-enter- ed the studio to finish a master for record release. The group members will start gigging in L.A. with the release of their album. Members are: Damien Black on vocals, Nick Sweda gui- tar, Rob Nelson drums, Jim Fox bass and Tonmy Lee Stry- der on guitar. “Crank It Up" is the an- them of TEEZE from Pennsy1- vania. The five heavy met- al rock and rollers are hot and maniacs when it comes to their music. The band is totally con- tained and logs many miles touring each year. In their area they are known as the "Maniacs Of Rock". A title fitting for these guys. Their first vinyl effort will be on the World Metal compilation album. Also at this time the band is re- cording their first EP set for release later this year. Nenbers of the band are Luis Rivera, Brian Stover, Gregg Nalack, Kevin Stover, and Dave Weakley. If "Crank It Up" is any indication of the style of the class music of the band they will have no problem in conquering the rest of the world. Veyentr? Orange County in South- ern California is rapidly gaining on the heavy met- al front. If VENGEANCE's live set is any indication, then we will see another surge of metal from the area, Their song "Forged In Steel" is their best to date. The band released their own single on Hystic cords last year, but World Netal strongly suggests it stay buried and forgotten. The band's line up has been stable for the past year and it looks like it won't be long til the band goes back into a different studio to record their Ist mini album. Lead vocalist, Curtis Donvito is unique in offer- ing a blues tinged vocal style to the band’s music. Other menbers include: Vic Randazzo, Blake Hastings, and Brad Norley. Other song titles from the band are "Reckless Roc- ker", "Mean Frustrater" & "Down For The Count". Tf you have a band and| a demo tape, bio with photo send it to — Tew Metal, C/0 World Metal 2554 Lincoln Blvd #406 Marina Del Rey,Ca90291POSSESSION have been to- gether for three years. The World Metal Compilation LP will be the band's first of what will undoubtedly start a strong recording career. The group is mainly from the Chicago area featuring: Dave La Faire on lead vo- cals and guitar, Tim Kerfin on drums, Keith Johnson on guitar and Nick PrioVolous on bass. The group was formed by Dave and have been busy re~ cording their first EP. The band hopes to have it ready for late Fall release. The song “Lady In White" appears on the new compila- tion album released by our magazine Norld Metal, Other itles include: On The Make, lords To The Wise" and Sa~ cred Child". POSSESSION is a brand of savage metal that only the streets of Chicago can give @ rowdy bunch of headbang- ers destined to capture the dark side of the soul! ENFORCER was formed in early '83,Many bands begin with copy songs then add origonal songs. This band of head bangers knew from the start that only their songs would do. This gave ENFORCER the edge over many bands in their area. Most bands fail for lack of forsight, not ENFORCER. Be prepared to bury the knife and keep the faith with metal from ENFORCER, Another band from the mid- west, Wheeling Illinois to be exact. These metal merchants have a metalic arsenal of songs such as "High Treas- on", "Salem's Curse", Fin- al Conflict" and "Bury the Knife". The response for the band's demo tape gave the band stronger desires and are also on the World Metal Compilation LP with “Salem's Curse". The band's arsenal in- cludes speed metal to slow power metal. Few bands are able to make the pace that will help POSSESSION grow, ENFORCER is: Doug Trevison-Vocals Brian Torosian-Guitars Chip Jurkovac-Bass Scot Tomaras-Drums Chrissie Hynde of the Pre- tenders isn't the only good thing Cleveland,Ohio has to offer. Now comes BREAKER a hard rocking quintet. BREAKER has been winning over legions of fans both in around their hometown. Heavy metal is fashionable now and many bands are jump~ ‘ing on the Scene, however BREAKER has always been in the metal wars. The band is writing melodic heavy metal that will give the band the survival factor. BREAKER has a demo tape a- vailable and is currently shopping a record deal .Aft- er reviewing the tape it is clear they should have no problem. Their music is not total metal. It boarders on hard rock with heavy metal undertones that gives then enough bite to satisfy the major label interest. neces- sary to get a record deal and tour support, but they are heavy enough to offer a driving show of force 0 satisfy any headbanger.“THE HEX IS ON” @12” MINI ALBUM@ th (213)643-9783 (212) 995-9200.Toh. headbangers witnessed the heaviest show ever at the Country Club recently. SLAYER,SAVAGE. GRACE and THRUST. SLAYER 13 L.A." hea viest and fastest head bangers Tt was metal mayhem from hell when SLAYER gave an awesone assault on Chicago's self proclaimed no.1 heavy metal band THRUST opened up the show to a responsive crowd. the band has moved to L.A. recently to conquer the West Coast after bleed- ing the ears of the Midwest, The song "Posers WiTl Die” got the crowd off for the rest of the nights assault. One of the strong- est things THRUST has going for then is the fact every song sound- ed different and kicked ass on the Previous song in the set. SLAYER SAVAGE GRACE THRUST oRS OPEN 800 PM the senses. From the opener "Evil Has No Boundaries" to the closer ‘Show No Nercy". The band had the crond at the gut wrenching Tevel of their metalic onslaught. SLAY- ER's performance was their best at this Heavy Metal Night Show. The line up for THRUST is Jom Bonata-lead vocals, Ron Cooke-lead guitar, C.B, Sebastian-lead guitar, Price Sowers-bass & backing vocals, and Ross Cristao-drums. This was THRUST's first West Co- ast show. If this is any indica~ tion they will waste no tine tn be- coming a top draw on the West Coast. The band is currently recording an albua for Metal Blade Records. No scheduled release has been set. THURSDAY" JUNE 21 CALL got 9900 FOR INFO SAVAGE GRACE 1s no stranger to the L.A, Club scene. The band re- cently changed menbers and their new Tead singer filled the spot with 2 more aggressive style. Their first recording appeared con the Metal Massacre 11 LP, then the band recorded an EP on ‘Netal Blade Records. The band should be releasing a new mini album soon. They have left Metal Blade Records. One thing that sets Savage GRACE out from the rest of the LA bands is the fact that they al fot trying to be the heaviest or the fastest. They concentrate on nore melodic metal, both live and fon vinyl. The fortula {ts working. They are gaining a stronger crowd and musically their new deno tape makes the Metal Blade release a forgettable atterpt. During the most recent LA gigs the bandits playing little off their First release and concent- Fating nore on new material from their new release set for poss= ible late September release. The band has gotten heavier and nore powerful since their earlier Shows. This should help keep them fon the scene. eir new album is tentatively titled "Master OF Disguise", Hore fon then Tater.It's hard to believe that it's been since 1978 for the Legs Diamond "Fire Power" LP was released, Legs Diamond have been missed during the past few years and now that 1984 has given birth to the new mini album "Out On Bail” Legs Diamond are back kick- ing some ass with their raw unrefrained brand of roll, There are a few additions to the line up for the band. Lead vocalist Rick Sanford is back and stronger than e- ver, Mike Prince also sur- vived the transition. New members include Jim May on guitars, Jeff Poole on drums and Mike Christie on bass. rock & Legs Diamond has always been America's best kept se~ cret. With the new release and the current touring here in the USA, it looks like it 11 be no secret: anymore. Having been a Legs Dia- mond fan since the early LA shows at the Starwood Night Club and the famed Whiskey, jt was a bit disappointing for an old fan not to hear some of the old classics of the first three records, and not to see Rick in top form with his flute, but I'm sure once the minor bugs are all worked out, we will see the Great Legs Diamond back in running and leading the new wave of rock and roll. Legs Diamond were lucky with the recording of the new record since Mark Smith produced it and gave Legs Diamond sound a stronger and tighter feel. There are a lot of independ- ent releases today and the "Out On Bail" stands above all the rest with the produ- ction and strong songwriting that is lacking in the scene today. It's good to see the band back in action. The Gangsters of rock and roll are reload- ed and sticking to the guns. “Defy The King" is the LP that will make ELESSAR, Cle- veland, Ohio's new heavy me- tal kings. The band is not your usual heavy metal group but a brand of metal that is creating a new word for met- sance" metal. Ed Brucato is a strong vocalist with his own unique style that is the strongest on "Breakdown". An additon of keyboards gives a more commercial sound to the band. The band consists of Harry Machey--keyboards, Ed on lead vocals, Andy Murazk- guitars, Steve Butler--bass, and Frank Nerome--drums., al. It can be termed "Renais- ELESSAR At press time the band under- went a couple of personnel changes to give the band the stronger image that is nece- ssary to survive the metal wars of the '80's. ELESSAR has been gigging around the Cleveland area recently be- fore going back into the re- cording studio to record the follow up to "Defy The Kings" the next album is set to be called "I,Warrior", The band has found their record sel- ling the strongest in Europe, Their sound is definitely a Euro-metal sound, Something that is unconmon in the USA metal band scene. U.S, head- bangers are into the true speed metal. Back in their home town of Cleveland ELESSAR is the party band that has gone to the major market. While the average band never gets b yond their hometown parties or small hall gigs, ELESSAR are building the foundation that will make them one of the biggest bands out of the state of Ohio. seeeee 72 -“IF THIS ALBUM DOESN'T DO IT, THEN HEAVY METAL IS IN A SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS” — XAVIER RUSSELL KERRANG MAGAZINE NEW ALBUM OUT NOW ON \ AALPALCNDPE DIEeFNDNC | @ MILUATUNGEL NLLUNUS & Rea ae LOOK FOR "BORN TO METALIZE* FEATURING... THE BEAST, TORTURED D.0.G., SNEAK ATTACK & HADES....OUT NOW!here's something new on the West Coast with the release of a mini album by STRY. many bands delve into the under- ground world of satanism, S STRYPER that bangs heat for Jesus. Record sales on STRYPER's record has been u After seeing the band at the Country Club recently on he bill with ANTHRAX and RA- VEN it is evident the is going to have a hard,long climb. setting was an eye opener. The stage et in massive black and jen the b. stage their costume wear matched the staging. group Their stage took 7 once passed the massive e attack one finds the musicianship solid and driv- , but loose. The message was of love and Jesus and it was apparent from the crowd response that STRYPER are going to make some noise on the scene. The crowd respond- ed both negatively and posi tive. It's easy to sing all about the devil and evil, a subject that is widely hail- ed in the metal market. But STRYPER is poitive delivery. in their After seeing the show we went to the band's office. After a brief interview it is quite clear that be a hard sell on the club level, but once it is offered to a major aud- ence STRYPER's message is going to make some noise. There's a new metal scene breaking out of Texas. L.A. is the current Heavy Metal Capitol, but Texas is hot on the heels with such groups as HELSTAR, BLACK STAR, BOSS TWEED and TYTON. TYTON are a young band of headbangers, that sound more European than most US count- erparts. Their first album "Castle Donnington"was just released. It was delayed for a month while their record company expanded. The delay A Y TOR @METAL TEXAS STYLE@ was well worth the wait. The band is also on the WMR com- pilation album. Their album was recorded at a couple of studios to give the band the sound they wanted. TYTON are based in Houston, but will tour this Fall in support of their record and metal cause. The band was formed eight months ago by Damien Lee. In it's short life span the men- bers of the band have gone far in a short time. Damien is lead vocalist supported Michael Sweet, Timothy Gaines, Robert Sweet ,and Oz Fox nexus of STRYPER. Their name means Salvation Throug Redemption Yeilding And Righteous: dn late '83, ti ed towards th music to creat. itive message the current scene. STRYPER is one of heavy Christian The nessage is clear, r intentions are not as a gimmick to gain attention, they are a band spreading a positive message, the mes~ sage of 777 for perfect, a Message of metal for God. A hard position to make on a music scene filled with negative elements and net~ al wars. by V.K. Vax and Paul Vax on guitars, Alec Fran on drums and Shane Roberts, bass. With the resurgence with metal, the survival will be hard, but TYTON seem to have an edge musically that makes the difference, heavy, yet melodic enough for radio. Next step is to see if a war for the heavy metal capi- tol will wage between Texas, L.A. or New York. 30.While many bands have fal- len prey to glitter and the make up, TALAS has relied on nothing more than precision playing and true showmanship. Billy Sheehan is rapidly becoming a musical legend on the bass. Musicians and cri- tics alike have applauded his unique dedication as a musical artist. Sheehan's creative ability has taken the bass guitar to new hor- izons. Sheehan's musical talent can only be topped by his honest personality. Artists such as Billy Sheehan make my job as a writer person- ally rewarding! WHR: I read that you started out playing guitar. What was the reason switching to bass? B.S. Actually I wasn't very accomplished as a guitarist when I switched. It's kind of a misnomer that started with the Mike Varney column in "Guitar Player" which said that I was a lead gui- tar player who later switch- ed to bass. I did play gui- tar, but it was just basic chords and a few simple riff and leads. Since then, I've kind of picked it up again and relearned it in order to write with, Sometimes it is easier to write with a guit- ar. As far as your question re- garding the idea of having switched over, I wanted to play bass, although for a short time as a kid I wanted to play drums. WR: I think that every gui- tarist in history wanted to play drums. B.S. Right...Everybody's a drummer for heaven's sake! The first guy who influenced BILLY SHEEHAN, BASS EXTRAORDINAIRE me was one of my neighbors who played in a lot of rock bands. I wanted to play bass like him, but at the time it was a little difficult to get a bass. My sister had a guitar, so that's what 1 practiced on until I final- ly got a bass. I wanted to play bass because I thought it was a heavier instrument, Guitars just seem light to me. WNR: You've been referred to as "the Eddie Van Halen of bass". Does that put great pressure on you to constant- ly pioneer new tricks, tech- niques and ideas on bass? B.S. That isn't what puts a pressure on me. I put the pressure on myself. Not to try to emulate any of my peers, but rather to f something that is not the normal or the ordinary and incorporate it into my play- ing. Eddie is pretty much the same way. There are a lot of players with new i- deas but that doesn't neces- sarily mean that it's going to work. If you're lucky e- nough to get four or five good, new, strong ideas in your career, then you're re- ally way ahead of the game. WMR: What modifications were done to your '69 Precision bass? B.S. The only modification I've done to it is to put a seperate output on 1t for a different pick up. One pickup supplies a deep bass tone while the other car- ries a more treble sound. I have one amp for the bass and a second amp for the high end. This system al- lows me to play fills with- out the low-end going away. What are your goals as a musician? B.S. Ny goal is to play by myself for long periods of time and remain interesting If it's still interesting it is still worth something. WHR: What sets TALAS from other bands? apart Billy Sheehan pumping ss riffs. B.S. It's a unique band in away. We like to keep the show Spontaneous, yet stil] within a format that works. There is no doubting the fact that TALAS has accom- plished that point. Billy is heavy, yet versatile as a musician and as a perfor- mer, That is what makes a band successful and stand out above all the rest."Coup de Metal" was the is gut wrenching metal metal H BOMB will explode late 1983 release that that kicks ass. H BOMB on the rest of the world. made 1 BOMB the number is a band to watch out Didier Izard-vocals,Mando one heavy metal band in for in the 80's. Once Ferreira-guitar,Gerard Mi- France. Summer, 1984, they have mastered the chel-druns, Paul Ferreira will keep the band in a English language, like guitars and Philty Garcia front spot. they have mastered the on bass are H BOMB. H BOMB have just releas- ed their new album "At- taque". Although it is all in French, it kills and is worth the price. Q The band has undergone personnel changes that have made the band hea- vier. The new album "Attaque" has one of the strong- est drum sounds for a metal album. The band delivers headbanging at it's heaviest. English speaking head- bangers will have a bit of a problem understand- ing the lyrics, but on- ce past that, the music PIT BULL RECORDS PRESENTS SOUND BARRIERROCK YOU HELIX is back. One of the hardest working bands from Canada has just released a follow up to their first LP "No Rest For The Wicked". This time out the band is Walking The Razor's Edge. The band's first hit single was "Heavy Metal Love". The single off the new LP is "Rock You". It has been a strony radio addon since it's release in mid July. The video for "Rock You" was filmed in a 200 year old qua- rry in Toronto. Helix gained a quick follow- ing in Europe by touring the continent with KISS last Fall. It opened many doors for the band whose avid following of head bangers filled all the halls on the sold out tour. It's been a long ten years stomping across the Canad- ian heartland for HELIX, a country that has sent many bands on to gold and plat- inum status in the music industry. HELIX is differ- ent. Brian and Brent were in L.A. recently to talk about the band and their hard core following. They know the new LP will break ‘them internationaily. It is their strongest work, The band actually has four LPs released, the first two are tmuch sought after, released on the band's own label in Canada. HELIX will be touring the US during the next month offer- ing metal on the razor's ed- ge. The band has just added a new bassist & back up vo- calist, Daryl Gary. It gave the new album a stronger & heavier bottom needed. One thing that sets HELIX apart from most metal is a unique twin lead guitar that the band has. Their sound is further expanded by the un- usual method of lead playing of Paul Hackman. Most guit- arists strum down, Paul has a style and technique of pucking the strings up. Also he plays through a Canadian made Garnett Amp which is a hard one to find today. He uses the old style Marshal! Amps with 8 ten inch speak- ers, Lead vocalist Brian also contributes their sound by his vocals which set HELIX apart from the other metal bands on the current scene The band is a melodic me- tal band which gives a more diverse sound, Heavy enough to satisfy headbangers and melodic enough for air play. If all you have heard from Helix was the single "Heavy Netal Love" don't stop there, pick up the album "No Rest For The Wicked" and the new album "Walkin The Razor's Edge". You'll discover met- al HELIX style. = “T-SHIRT OFFER’ Best Quality T-Shirts With WORLD NETAL REPORT front of shirt. da check or mone: > address ogo on 1, Med, Ls Red or Blac $8.00 Post Paid Send To: WORLD METAL 54 Lincoln Blvd e 406 na Del Rey,Ca. 90291MARILLION Fugazi Capitol Records LP The band is one of England's strongest clasical rock un- its. In the vein of Genesis. Hard enough for rock fans, commercial enough for radio air play. A Unlaced Mausoleum Records LP IMP This heavy band went to Eu- rope for their record deal. From the Eastern U.S. it's a must. Full of headbanging metal. Maryann is totally in control. The band is out- standing and powerful. "Call Of The Wild" is the fastest cut on the disc. DIO The Last In Line Warner Bros. LP It!s all DIO on this power- ful display of metal. Musi- cianship, production and vo- cals all have the elements to make this a must. Every song is a hit, whether fast or slow. And there are few slow songs. Just pure metal from a master. BILLY SQUIER Signs Of Life Capitol Records LP Billy's back with his most ambitious album ever. Once an artist gains commercial success he finds himself on the defense with each record. This album is solid and well produced with a taste of ex- perimenting in sound. Well worth buying. CHATEAUX Fire Power Ebony Records LP IMP This power trio has a gut wrenching sound that kills. "Rock & Roll Thunder" and "V8 Crash" are the heaviest and fastest. The rest bor- ders on hard rock. Well worth the import price. NEW YORK METAL-84 Various Artists Nost compilation LPs sound alike. This is an LP with a difference. All of the bands are tight and heavy. WARHEAD TEAZER, BLACKLACE and CITIES are the best of the groups. The heaviest song is without a doubt WARHEAD'S "WHORE". HOLLAND Early Warning Ebony Records LP IMP. This is an album full of sol- idjhard driving rock & roll. The band is tight and lead vocalist Doggy stands above the band with power that is the key in making HOLLAND a good band. All cuts are high- ly recommended. HELIX Walkin’ The Razor's Edge Capitol Records LP Turn the volume to maximum for this album. HELIX has their best yet. "Rock You" is an anthem if there ever was one. Solid the the only way to describe the album. The band has a heavy produc- tion job on this, but didn't sacrfice their metal sound, HELIX are Canada's hardest working live band and this album will showcase well on the stage. Their previous re- Tease "No Rest" was a great intro for this"Razor's Edge” The dual guitar sound gives the band a fuller sound and of course lead vocalist Brian Vollmer has a voice made for heavy metal. The single off the album is "Rock You" it is one of the most added new releases on radio in the US. CUTTY SARK Die Tonight Mausoleum Records LP Imp. CUTTY SARK's previous album was rock and roll. This LP is heavy metal madness. Al] cuts are delivered heavy and fast. The band has improved immensely. Hailing in from West Germany CUTTY SARK de- finitely has the power,songs and musicianship that will make them international re~ cording artists. "Die To- Night" is _a classic. "Vul- tures In The Air" gives the listener a more diverse side of the band. Well paced and delivered. CIRITH UNGOL King OF The Dead Enigma Records LP It's been a few years since CIRITH UNGOL has seen vinyl. The new album is heavy, but not as commercially accept- able as "Frost & Fire". As far as musicianship CIRITH UNGOL are right there. Lead vocalist Tim Baker has uni que voice that sets the al- bum out from other new re- leases. If you're looking for speed metal you won't find it on this album. How- ever if early BLACK SABBATH sound is what you want, then you've found it. LADY KILLER Lady Killer Allegiance Records LP This was recorded in mid ‘82. The band comes from New York. It's heavy, but raw. There were nomemorable cuts, but the album works well. ARMED FORCES Let There Be Metal Metallic Flame Records EP "The Night Rider" and "The Intruder" are fast metal, but not enough to satisfy all the hype heard on the band. Two out of four songs doesn't make this metal, it makes it forgetable.STYGIAN SHORE tygian Shore Roadster Records EP From the state of Kansas we have a good hard rock pack- age that is heavy, but not heavy enough to satisfy the hardcore headbangers. Side 2 has the most powerful songs. 2NO_WHITE AIT Hail To Thee Enigma Records LP This sucker is fast. Repeta- tive rythms with heavy drun- ing and high pitched vocals. This is by all means a scorc- her. With songs like "Sledge- hammer" and "Do Or Die" it is definitely heavy and fast. FORCE Set Ne Free Heavy Metal Records LP Considering the band's name, Vabel and outrageous album co- ver, one expects some hard and driving metal, but instead on this album one gets a versati- le rock group. Side one opens with a fusion type rock song titled "Kings Fury". As you venture on you may notice a bit of old Styx. Side two is the heaviest side with "Break Away". You get a good taste of Rainbow on this side. Al] in all this is an album worth the money if you like the aforementioned groups. P Cry For Nercy Cameleon Records EP Very heavy and driving, the title should be Scream For Nercy. True headbanging on this EP from Canada's new- est metal band. PET HATE The Bride Wore Red Heavy Metal Records LP As the old saying goes you can't judge a book by the co- ver. Don't be fooled by the record company name. This is not heavy metal, be forewarn- ed. WILD DOGS Man's Best Friend Shrapnel Records LP This album is a must for all hard rock fans. Wild Dogs is not as good as their previ- ous release but still a good metal album produced by Mike Varney. The cover is worth the money alone. BRONZE Taken By Storm Bronze Records LP This five piece band a clean crisp rock and roll sound on this release. They are just heavy enough to please hard rock fans, but too light to give us headbangers our mon- ey's worth. SOUND BARRIER Born To Rock Pitbull Records Pfter being dropped by MCA Records the band went into the studio and recorded this new one. Face it, these guys play dann good hard rock and heavy metal with enough bite to keep it together. A clas- sic remake of "Born To Be Wild" is included, heavier than Steppenwolf. The band is tight and waste no time assaulting the ears. Sound Barrier is the only Black heavy metal band with the balls to make it. Mini LP WHITESNAKE Slide It In Geffen Records LP This will be the album that finally breaks Whitesnake in America. Already the song of "Slide It In" is a hit not only on the radio but MT V. A second single is being re- Jeased "Slow'N'Easy". The pro- duction is great thanks to a team effort with Martin Birch. The USA release is mixed dif- ferent from the UK release, but both versions have enough memorable songs to break the band in America after several false starts. WHITESNAKE has gold records from every coun- try in the world except the USA. It looks like this one is gonna do it for the band, David Coverdale is confident with his vocals and John Sykes has a strong bite with his gui- tar work all through the album, Cozy's drumming is thunderous and heavy. It's all here the right songs, the right, banda great production job. A must album. STRYPER The Yellow And Black Attack Enigma Records LP This has to be the most inter. esting record to come across the turntable in a long time. Christian metal is what the band plays, but that is the live show.” This album or if you will mini LP is a record full of rock. Side one is the side that features the relig- ious overtones especially on “From Wrong To Right". Side two has the hardest song that borders on heavy metal with "Co-mon Rock". The last two songs on side two are out of place love ballads. Great for 2 major release, but a bit on the lost end for an independ- ent trying to find a market. Good harmonies and tight play: ing make the album polished, Christian rock, religious me- tal, what ever you want to cali it, Stryper have cone up with something new. BIG BROTHER & HOLDING CO. faper Thi Nade To Last Records LP Janis & Co. made some great music in the old days. Her death was a tragedy. This LP is a tragedy as well. For a fan it is a must, for someone who is suddenly discovering what the San Francisco sound and scene were all about it's a poor effort. It's a relic from the past that has a lim- ited market, I suggest buying Janis’ Greatest Hits on CBS. That is the real Janis Joplin.BRITISH METAL MINSTRELS There are hundreds of LP releases and new bands born each year. England has just given America “Bronze".ho's new album "Taken By Storm" and first tour of the U.S.A. has taken on a different ap- proach from the other metal acts that the U.K. has given the metal world, such as Ir- on Maiden, Judas Priest and Motorhead. BRONZE were born in late 1982, then signed with Bronze Records, England in late '83. The band's first albun will sound familiar, this band is from the school of Journey and Foreigner. Their sound is not a copy, but a brand of rock that places Bronze __in the catagory of the above | VICE SQUAD currently touring the U.S.A. Canada's own KICK AKE are During their stop in Greens- boro, North Carolina bassist Victor Langen gave the WNR office a call to update our readers on the band. WHR: How have things been on the tour so far? Victor: Very good the respon- se has been great. The album is selling well also. What has been your best show so far? Victor: Nashville, we played with RATT and ALCATRAZZ for 10,000 head bangers. WMR: I'd like to talk a bit about the album, Being from Canada, why did you decide to record in Hollywood? mentioned groups. The same slick production, however on "Taken By Storm" the group has maintained a heavy bite that gives them an edge with the metal sound of the group. BRONZE was originally for- med by Chris Goulstone with Paul Webb, The remaining me- mebers are Max Bacon a uni- que lead vocalist, Shaun Ki- rkpatrick-guitar and Carl Matthews on drums. Victor: He a11 made the de- cision. We wanted to work with Spencer Proffer. WMR: Did Spencer help the band as far as creating the sound that you have. KICK AXE has it's own sound that helps you a lot. Victor: Spencer helped with that, however we had that down, he helped us refine our sound. Spencer helped a bit creating 4 & 5 part har- monies, to give us a fuller sound. WR: How did you hook up at Pasha Records? Victor: We sent out our demo tapes to the people we want- ed to work with and Spencer was the first to respond, As soon at the band comple- ted their line up they re- corded the first album and rushed released it in Eng- land. Now the band is touring the U.S.A, mainly smaller halls and large clubs. They want to get their music to the people and feel the strong- est way is to reach the ci- ties and towns missed by the major groups. Actually he flew to Edmonton to see us. WHR: When do you plan to re- cord your next album? Victor; He hope to go into the studio in early '85 with Spencer again. WHR: Will you be finished on the USA tour by then? Victor: Yes,we want to get to the East Coast, then get on with the next album, The call from Victor was cut short at this point be- cause of a sound check. The band should be touring til] the early Fall. At this time the band is touring with no hit single and winning over the crowds at all stops.ct year Y &T de- livered "Mean Streak" their most commercial album. It has been a long climb for Y & T spending a lot of years on the road. A commercial success signifies new frontiers for the group. The group has just offer- ed the world their newest LP "In Rock We Trust". It gives the listener a polished me- tal album that will give Y &T a larger audience and more airplay. Both are key elements for survival in the metal wars. Many hardcore fans from the “Earthshaker" and the "Black Tiger" days will snub the band and new release. It is important to know that as a band matures and grows it is essential to widen it's spectrum. That is what Yat are going through now. Recently World Metal was in Hollywood at the old Cha- plin Studios, better known to the rock world as A&M Re- cords. We interviewed Y&T. World Metal Editors are hard core fans of the band and in our first issue did a com plete retrospect on the band including flying to Albuque- que, New Mexico for the show. WR: Do you feel you are on the verge of breaking major, and why did it take so long? Dave: We have always spent a lot of time on the road. Also we have never had the opportunity to have produ- cers give us creative in- put, Tom Allon was great to work with and helped us refine our sound. Joey: Yeah, he showed the band tricks in the studio that give us a fuller sound without sacrificing. WR: What do you think of the metal scene today? Dave: It has it's good and bad points just like every thing else. There are many bands making with hype and a few with talent. The new movenent is great because it finally gives opportun- ity. WHR: What do you think is the key to making this LP so commercial? Phil: It is definitely all the pre-production work and the expanding the group has done in recent years. Y & T has always been a band with out a producer, we didn't really know the full poten- tial of the studio, WMR: Will there be any mas- sive staging on this tour? Dave: The main thing is the band and the music. We will add a few surprises to give the show something more. It will mainly be the music. That is what Y & T are not- ed for. WMR: You've been called the Oakland Destroyers, why are there not many bands from the bay area into metal? Dave: There are a lot up in the Bay area, but not talen: ted. I'm not putting any- one down, but most bands in rock go down to L.A. to try to make it and that leaves many areas dry of new bands| WMR: Is there anything else that you would like to add? Dave: Yeah, we want to tell all of our fans and friends that we are still the Y &T they have always liked, but we are expanding and grow- ing, grow with us. Y & T have started tour-| ing in support of "In Rock We Trust" the band offers the same heavy, fast paced show that has gained then a strong cult, but have ad- ded a bit more that has to be seen to be believed. The strongest thing Y & 1] has is their musicianship and songs they excel over the many so called heavy metal bands on the scene, they've still got their meanstreak to rock!PS ot POISON was born one year ago in Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania when Rik- ki Rocket and Bret Michaels began to recruit compatible members for their group Spectres. When Bret and Rikki met up with Koko Smith, who was doing a stint with a local rival band Dirty Ang- el and Bobby Dall a guitarist who switched to the bass for the band The menbers clicked and POISON en- erged. On March 7, 1984 POISON moved to Los Angeles and began working a project for an album with Kim Fow- ley. The project didn't work and the two parties parted ways. POISON soon met Jim Faraci, the engineer of RATT'S “Out Of The Cel- lar" album. Work began inmediately on anew album, The end result is a 3.song demo tape recorded at the Village Recorders. The band has been gigging all the clubs in and around L.A. with a strong response. We will get to- gether with the band in our next issue for an interview and update. HURRICANE There's a storm brewing in Los Angeles. Very seldom in the music industry does so much talent find it's way into a situation that are going to make some real noise. All of the members of HURRICANE have accomplished a lot in a short period of time. World Metal Re- port was invited to a recent show- case for the band at S.I.R. studio in Hollywood. Showcases are usual- ly a waste of time, but this time there is a difference, HURRICANE is a band that has some interest- ing credentials: A) Bassist Tony Cavazo, brother of QUIET RIOT'S Carlos Cavazo is the co-writer of the title tune on Me~ tal Health. 8) Drummer John Shearer is a top English drummer that has recorded and toured with Uriah Heap and I- ron Butterfly. He has one of the most massive drum kits seen in re- cent years. C) Vocalist Kelly Hansen was chos~ en from a roster of 120 auditions. Only a few points that give an extremely powerful edge in the me~ tal market. 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