Subject: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 1:19 pm
[Mostly one-hit wonders] Like:
Cats in Boots XYZ Katmandu Fastway Zodiac Mindwarp Rough Cutt Tigertailz [one of my all-time fav bands] Bullet LaVolta Slave Raider Gotthard Thunderhead Crossroads Harem Scarem
If there was a station that just played old episodes from z-rock 1987-1993, I would have that crap on 24/7.
corplhicks Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 1:49 pm
Would Danger Danger count?
glassprison Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:33 pm
The Z-Rock live shows are pretty cool. I have recordings of Child's Play, Danger Danger, Firehouse, Southgang, Vain, and Bang Tango Z-Rock broadcasts, and maybe a few others that I'm forgetting.
My favorites from your list are Cats in Boots, Katmandu, and Zodiac Mindwarp.
I've never heard of Bullet LaVolta, Slave Raider, Crossroads, or Thunderhead. I'll have to look into them.
DeathCult Master Of The Crotch Grab
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:42 pm
UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS wrote:
[Mostly one-hit wonders] Like:
Cats in Boots XYZ Katmandu Fastway Zodiac Mindwarp Rough Cutt Tigertailz [one of my all-time fav bands] Bullet LaVolta Slave Raider Gotthard Thunderhead Crossroads Harem Scarem
If there was a station that just played old episodes from z-rock 1987-1993, I would have that crap on 24/7.
Fastway & Slave Raider are two of my all time favorites.
glassprison Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:46 pm
Shok Paris is one I was forgetting...
UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:04 pm
Good one, GP. I have some live broadcast boots too. Including some that never made air. Slave Raider, Black n Blue, King's X, etc.
You should check out Slave Raider. Friends of mine. And they should have been way bigger.
krokus Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:24 pm
I have records by XYZ (good band, yeahh) Katmandú (have one álbum -i think they only released one- on cd, not a killer álbum but some good songs imo) Fastway (one of my favorite bands) Zodiac Mindwarp (Good but again not one of my favorites) Rough Cutt. Have two vinyl by them. Not bad but not one of my favorite from that era) Tigertailz (together with WRATHCHILD UK my favorite glam metal band from the UK, i made a video on my YOU TUBE channel were i show everything i own by them on vinyl, vhs, cd´s etc..) Slave Raider (i agree, underrated. Have two vinyls and some maxi promos on vinyls too) Thunderhead (have only one cd by them, not a big fan of them at all, not a killer band imo) Crossroads I like BABYLON AD very much. An underrated band.
007 Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:35 pm
UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS wrote:
[Mostly one-hit wonders] Like:
XYZ Fastway Tigertailz [one of my all-time fav bands]
These are the bands I've heard out of that list. They all were pretty good bands,especially Fastway;my favorite from that list.
ultmetal Administrator
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:44 pm
Too bad the Slave Raider stuff is so scarce and ridiculously priced.
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UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:58 pm
I got a couple of copies of the first, pre-big label press of Take the World By Storm, Ult. Let me know what ya got.
Headbanger Man Metal student
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:08 pm
WTF is Z-Rock ?
tohostudios King Of Kaiju
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:23 pm
I used to love Gotthard; their albums "G", "Dial Hard" and "Lip Service" are great IMO. But after the tragic death of their lead singer I think they've lost their edge; they just don't seem to have that "oomph" that I want from my hard rock AOR bands anymore.
For instance, I don't hear anything like this song from "G":
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exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:04 pm
UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS wrote:
[Mostly one-hit wonders] Like:
Cats in Boots XYZ Katmandu Fastway Zodiac Mindwarp Rough Cutt Tigertailz [one of my all-time fav bands] Bullet LaVolta Slave Raider Gotthard Thunderhead Crossroads Harem Scarem
If there was a station that just played old episodes from z-rock 1987-1993, I would have that crap on 24/7.
I love Gotthard and Fastway is excellent.
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glassprison Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:15 pm
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I used to love Gotthard; their albums "G", "Dial Hard" and "Lip Service" are great IMO. But after the tragic death of their lead singer I think they've lost their edge; they just don't seem to have that "oomph" that I want from my hard rock AOR bands anymore.
I agree. Their latest album is so bland. There are two songs that I think are OK, and the rest were some of the most forgettable songs they've ever recorded.
A Handful of Wayne Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:35 pm
tohostudios wrote:
I used to love Gotthard; their albums "G", "Dial Hard" and "Lip Service" are great IMO. But after the tragic death of their lead singer I think they've lost their edge; they just don't seem to have that "oomph" that I want from my hard rock AOR bands anymore.
For instance, I don't hear anything like this song from "G":
Yea, maybe they should have started up a new band. I haven't heard the new album yet tho but I'm not holding out for it to be really great.
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:46 pm
A few others:
Sleeze Beez Pretty Boy Floyd Bonfire D.A.D. Blue Murder Seduce Dirty Looks Femme Fatale Salty Dog Sea Hags Mind Funk
Thrasher73 Much Cooler than the other 72
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:56 am
Some good bands there.I really like Sea Hags,Tigertailz,and Child's Play.
brokentulsa Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:38 am
Cats in Boots Fastway Rough Cutt Gotthard Pretty Boy Floyd Bonfire D.A.D. Blue Murder Dirty Looks Femme Fatale
I have records from all these bands
brokentulsa Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:40 am
how about ..killer dwarfs and spread eagle..both very good bands
ZombieHavoc Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:25 am
ultmetal wrote:
Too bad the Slave Raider stuff is so scarce and ridiculously priced.
Seconded.
I discovered them by way of a song in a movie (I forget which movie now, one of the Elm Streets maybe?) and have always been bummed that I can't actually get any of their stuff.
I dig on most of the bands listed in this thread, and the couple I haven't heard I will be looking in to.
Shawn Of Fire Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:37 am
ultmetal wrote:
Too bad the Slave Raider stuff is so scarce and ridiculously priced.
Divebomb is working on that...
ZombieHavoc Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:57 am
Shawn Of Fire wrote:
ultmetal wrote:
Too bad the Slave Raider stuff is so scarce and ridiculously priced.
Divebomb is working on that...
Excellent! (with some Bill & Ted air guitar)
Vexer6 Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:47 pm
Bonfire is actually my all time favorite band.
Fat Freddy Metal, Movies, Beer
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:50 pm
Headbanger Man wrote:
WTF is Z-Rock ?
Z-Rock was an American radio network that broadcasted hard rock and metal 24-7 during the late 80s/early 90s.
As for the list of bands Unc posted: I heard most of those bands in my travels, but the only one I ever owned anything by was Fastway (the Trick or Treat soundtrack album).
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thejokeriv Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:52 pm
Fat Freddy wrote:
Headbanger Man wrote:
WTF is Z-Rock ?
Z-Rock was an American radio network that broadcasted hard rock and metal 24-7 during the late 80s/early 90s.
As for the list of bands Unc posted: I heard most of those bands in my travels, but the only one I ever owned anything by was Fastway (the Trick or Treat soundtrack album).
Z-Rock was awesome....sadly only lasted 9 months where I lived at the time..... then the station switched to salsa music......
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Z-Rock bands that we never talk about