Shotgun Messiah
First Era, 1985-1991
The band previously went under the name "Kingpi… Read Full Bio ↴First Era, 1985-1991
The band previously went under the name "Kingpin" while they played in Sweden, recording the album "Welcome To Bop City" the line-up featured Zinny J. Zan (vocals), Tim Skold going by "Tim Tim" (bass), Harry Cody (guitar) and Stixx Galore (drums). This would become the original line-up of Shotgun Messiah as the band changed their name and relocated to Los Angeles, California hungry for more success. The album they released under the Kingpin name was re-recorded and released as Shotgun Messiah's self-titled, debut album, Shotgun Messiah. The style of this album was Glam metal typical of early 1980s American bands, in the vein of Mötley Crüe and Ratt.
Second Era, 1991-1993
Soon after this, frontman Zinny J. Zan departed, leaving Tim Skold to take over vocal duties for the band, Shotgun Messiah drafted in American bassist, Bobby Lycan to fill Tim's former position. This would prove to be the bands most successful era. In 1991, the bands follow up album "Second Coming" was released, spawning their most famous hit "Heartbreak Blvd". Stylistically, due to Skold's less conventional singing style, this era saw the band playing Sleaze Glam styled Hard rock, closer to Guns N' Roses and Faster Pussycat than their previous effort.
A punk rock influence was prevalent during this period. The band released an E.P. "I Want More", featuring cover versions of songs by the Ramones, the Stooges and the New York Dolls, during this time, they were also known to cover the Sex Pistols live.
Third Era, 1993
1993 proved to be the final year for the band, Harry Cody and Tim Skold were left as the only members of Shotgun Messiah, and created what would be the last Shotgun Messiah album "Violent New Breed", this album is significantly different from the previous efforts as it focused heavily on Industrial rock stylings, bringing in live players for the Violent New Breed tour. Soon after the band split permanently, citing artistic differences as the reason.Skold would have a stint in KMFDM.
Zan and Stixx (going only by his first name) reunited in 2012 as Shotgun. They wanted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Welcome to Bop City, the original debut album from the band's first incarnation as Kingpin before changing their name to Shotgun Messiah. They released a live album under the Shotgun moniker. Their line-up at this point included Zan (lead vocals), Rob Marcello (guitar and backing vocals), Chris Laney (bass and backing vocals), Stixx (drums and backing vocals), and Jonas Beijer (keyboards).
The band previously went under the name "Kingpi… Read Full Bio ↴First Era, 1985-1991
The band previously went under the name "Kingpin" while they played in Sweden, recording the album "Welcome To Bop City" the line-up featured Zinny J. Zan (vocals), Tim Skold going by "Tim Tim" (bass), Harry Cody (guitar) and Stixx Galore (drums). This would become the original line-up of Shotgun Messiah as the band changed their name and relocated to Los Angeles, California hungry for more success. The album they released under the Kingpin name was re-recorded and released as Shotgun Messiah's self-titled, debut album, Shotgun Messiah. The style of this album was Glam metal typical of early 1980s American bands, in the vein of Mötley Crüe and Ratt.
Second Era, 1991-1993
Soon after this, frontman Zinny J. Zan departed, leaving Tim Skold to take over vocal duties for the band, Shotgun Messiah drafted in American bassist, Bobby Lycan to fill Tim's former position. This would prove to be the bands most successful era. In 1991, the bands follow up album "Second Coming" was released, spawning their most famous hit "Heartbreak Blvd". Stylistically, due to Skold's less conventional singing style, this era saw the band playing Sleaze Glam styled Hard rock, closer to Guns N' Roses and Faster Pussycat than their previous effort.
A punk rock influence was prevalent during this period. The band released an E.P. "I Want More", featuring cover versions of songs by the Ramones, the Stooges and the New York Dolls, during this time, they were also known to cover the Sex Pistols live.
Third Era, 1993
1993 proved to be the final year for the band, Harry Cody and Tim Skold were left as the only members of Shotgun Messiah, and created what would be the last Shotgun Messiah album "Violent New Breed", this album is significantly different from the previous efforts as it focused heavily on Industrial rock stylings, bringing in live players for the Violent New Breed tour. Soon after the band split permanently, citing artistic differences as the reason.Skold would have a stint in KMFDM.
Zan and Stixx (going only by his first name) reunited in 2012 as Shotgun. They wanted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Welcome to Bop City, the original debut album from the band's first incarnation as Kingpin before changing their name to Shotgun Messiah. They released a live album under the Shotgun moniker. Their line-up at this point included Zan (lead vocals), Rob Marcello (guitar and backing vocals), Chris Laney (bass and backing vocals), Stixx (drums and backing vocals), and Jonas Beijer (keyboards).
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Shotgun Messiah Lyrics
53rd and 3rd If you think you can, well come on man I was…
Babylon Come on, boys! Well, when I woke up this morning, boys,…
Bop City Hit the street, man we're packed to the max We live…
Can't Fool Me I can't walk a straight line, no Can't stand being told…
Come Down You like a walk on the edge The thrill of the…
Dirt Talk kool chicks in lipstick naggin' on my brain that soft tou…
Don't Care 'bout Nothin' Wake up, time to go to school Where teachers make the…
Enemy in Me I can feel my body is beginning to rebel now Nothing…
Free Out of the blue into a soul, is it worth…
Heartbreak Blvd Well, she's a pretty girl And I don't ask for more You…
I Come in Peace I'm the fire I will cleanse your soul, I'll pick your…
I Wanna Know I wanna know what you feel inside I wanna know why…
I Want More Again we're stuck in gear And lost, but you don't care How…
I'm a Gun I'm a runaway missile, you're my guiding light Oh honey, yo…
I'm Your Love I read your mind, I read your lips I got you…
Jihad Passed out on the Tel Aviv offramp Shot down got too…
Living Without You I walk the streets alone at night A shadow in the…
Monkey Needs (Monkey) I got no money left to spend on you (Mon…
Nervous Outta gas in the dead of night Is it for real Hot…
Nobody's Home Just another day livin' in a dream Doesn't make no differenc…
Nowhere Fast I have crossed this road before for many years I'm…
Overkill Superhuman pushing the edge Oh, so dementedly fit Razor ri…
Rain So much for your attitude Push comes shove, you let me…
Red Hot Hits me when I'm all alone Hits me in a crowd Feel…
Revolution Got me on the edge, got me freakin' out Can I…
Ride the Storm See the skies thru misty eyes, your mind will open…
Sex Who will be your savior? Baby, who you gonna trust? Come l…
Sexdrugsrock'n'roll I got what you're lookin' for, baby I got what you…
Shout It Out when your beds too sweaty and your head feels funny you're…
Side F/X I've got Jesus in my faxmachine I saw Ho-Chi Minh down…
Squeezin' Teazin' I'd rather burn than fade away, yeah I dance on glass…
Trouble If you're looking for trouble, boy, you've come to the…
Violent New Breed (Corrosion) (Corrosion) You gotta go with …
You & Me I'm a fake, I'm all bad, I'm all hype Whatever I…