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Tygers of Pan Tang is a new wave of british heavy metal band originating from Whitley Bay in the North-East of England. The band was originally formed by Robb Weir (guitar) Brian Dick (drums) Rocky (real name Richard Laws - bass) and Jess Cox (vocals). Rapidly building a local following, they were first signed up by local independent label Neat Records before MCA gave them a major record deal and released their first album ”Wild Cat” in 1980. Subsequently John Sykes was added as second guitarist. Jess Cox then had a fall out with the others and quit, to be replaced by Persian Risk vocalist Jon Deverill.
This lineup released ”Spellbound” in 1981. With Deverill’s arguably superior vocals and that much more experience, the album increased their following. However, Sykes quit after the third album ”Crazy Nights” to audition for Ozzy Osbourne. Sykes was rapidly replaced by ex-Penetration guitarist Fred Purser who had to learn the set in two days flat before touring.
Tygers Of Pan Tang’s fourth album ”The Cage” (1982) was their most accomplished effort and things looked promising. Unfortunately, the band then had a major disagreement with MCA, who were not prepared to promote them unless they agreed to play more cover recordings (following the bands hit with Love Potion No. 9). They subsequently tried to break free from their contract, but MCA’s demands exceeded the willingness of any other record company to pay to free the band and the band broke up in frustration.
This lineup released ”Spellbound” in 1981. With Deverill’s arguably superior vocals and that much more experience, the album increased their following. However, Sykes quit after the third album ”Crazy Nights” to audition for Ozzy Osbourne. Sykes was rapidly replaced by ex-Penetration guitarist Fred Purser who had to learn the set in two days flat before touring.
Tygers Of Pan Tang’s fourth album ”The Cage” (1982) was their most accomplished effort and things looked promising. Unfortunately, the band then had a major disagreement with MCA, who were not prepared to promote them unless they agreed to play more cover recordings (following the bands hit with Love Potion No. 9). They subsequently tried to break free from their contract, but MCA’s demands exceeded the willingness of any other record company to pay to free the band and the band broke up in frustration.
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endofsomething wrote:
Overlooked?
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Crosell wrote:
not underrated, just not as widely known as they should be.
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WhatsonPL wrote:
Underrated. That's all what is need to say.
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B-eatchSkin wrote:
Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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krumbknob wrote:
Spellbound is one of the NWOBHM classics. [2]
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super_ruben09 wrote:
Spellbound is one of the NWOBHM classics.
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TuomariNurmio wrote:
Spellbound is awesome
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NitrousBlond wrote:
Tygers of Pan Tang rox!
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keywee11 wrote:
Detonator
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ixcacienfuegos wrote:
Insanity
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ThrasheDDeatH wrote:
BLACKJACK MOTHERFUCKERS...should be one of the top tracks.
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giorgigeorgia88 wrote:
Good band not the same without Sykes
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WatsonPepeLives wrote:
Not the same without Sykes
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creepdeath wrote:
http://www.metalkaoz.com/metal-news/2222-tygers-of-pan-tang-next-album-details.html
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Killed-By-Death wrote:
what a ridiculous amount of line-up changes did this band have man
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MatthewBouchard wrote:
Running Out Of Time is one of the best heavy metal songs I ever heard, awesome shit!
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Rock1m1 wrote:
Sucks they turned into more commercial pop at 1 point :'(
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Rock1m1 wrote:
love them along with saxons!
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BeyondTheHorror wrote:
Spellbound is a great album.
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tgb89 wrote:
One of the best NWOBHM bands.
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