Jag Panzer is an American power metal band from Colorado Springs, Colorado, formed in late 1981. Influenced by the new wave of British heavy metal, the original lineup featured Harry Conklin on vocals, Mark Briody on guitar, John Tetley on bass, and Rick Hilyard on drums. Initially named Tyrant, the band changed their name due to the existence of another band with the same name. They adopted the name Jag Panzer, inspired by the German World War II tank destroyer Jagdpanzer, modifying the spelling by dropping the letter "D" for easier pronunciation. In their early years, th…
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