Jackyl's self-titled 1992 debut album went platinum.
The band appeared at Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York.
In 1992 Jackyl played an impromptu concert in front of a K-Mart in Georgia. K-Mart refused to sell the band's album so they did this to make a statement. Footage of the event was used for their music video of their single "I Stand Alone".
Jackyl's 1997 hit song "Locked and Loaded" featured guest vocals from AC/DC's Brian Johnson. Johnson would also team up with the band for their 2002 album Relentless.
In 2000, lead singer Jesse James Dupree recorded a solo album entitled "Foot Fetish".
In 2002, they were part of the Rock Never Stops Tour.
Less than a month after the events of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Jackyl recorded and released "Open Invitation," which received wide airplay and featured lyrics that included, "I hate you bin Laden" and "You’ve got an open invitation to kiss our ass." The song mixed in clips from George C. Scott's portrayal of George S. Patton giving a speech to his soldiers in the movie Patton and President George W. Bush reading from the Bible's Shepherd's Psalm Psalm 23:4. The band explained their song and lyrics as: "This song is written in the key of 'ANGER' that such a thing can happen in this country. It's not directed toward any religious group or race of people. It is directed toward those 'assholes' responsible."
Relentless
In 2002, Jackyl released Relentless and took part in the Rock Never Stops Tour. A music video for "Billy Badass" was made. The following year, a second greatest hits compilation was produced entitled '20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection - The Best of Jackyl'.
In 2010, the band released 'When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide', releasing several singles and music videos to promote it such as the hit "Just Like A Negro" featuring Run-D.M.C.
Later on in 2012, the band started working on a new album, and laid down tracks for a song called "Screwdriver" which is to be released on their album 'Best in Show' on July 31, 2012. For the first time, in honor of Father's Day, Jackyl and Nigel Dupree Band (the latter fronted by vocalist Nigel Thomas Dupree, son of Dupree) were releasing their studio albums simultaneously. Best in Show and Up to No Good (the latter being the 2012 album from the Nigel Dupree Band) were set to be released on July 31, 2012. The first singles from Best in Show and Up to No Good, titled "Screwdriver" and "Tumbleweed", respectively, were issued concurrently on June 17, 2012, with an add date at radio of June 26, 2012.
In May 2016, the ensemble announced that they plan to release a studio album entitled 'Rowyco' in the latter part of the year. The album was released on August 5, 2016. *Rated as one of the top 5 best rock albums of 2016/2017.
Locked & Loaded
Jackyl Lyrics
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And the moon don't come up right on time
What ya gonna do when the storm won't break
And the whip won't crack
And the earth won't quake
What ya gonna do when the knife won't cut
The blood won't flow and ya mouth run dry
It's an eye for an eye when your high horse dies
[Chorus]
Primed and ready
Feelin' nasty, seein' red
Locked & loaded
Locked & loaded
Locked & loaded
Aimin' for your soul
Locked & loaded
Whatcha gonna do when the lightnin' flash
And ya bridges burn and ya start to crash
And a pill won't take that pain away
But it makes you feel good in a different way
Who ya gonna blame when the man calls time
And the clock runs down and your soul is mine
And how ya gonna pray when ya hands are tied
And you look in my face and you know I lied
[Chorus]
I'm your danger
Feed me with your fear
I'm your danger
Smell me drawing near
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Jackyl's song Locked and Loaded speak of a person who is ready to retaliate when things go wrong in their life, be it an external situation or an internal one. The opening lines of the song pose questions about what one would do when they are faced with situations that are out of their control. The lyrics talk about how the person would respond when their expectations are not met, and they are left stranded. As the song progresses, the tone becomes more aggressive, and the lyrics talk about how the person becomes vengeful and aims to hurt the other person. The line "it's an eye for an eye when your high horse dies" is a reference to how a person feels a sense of entitlement and superiority, and when that is lost, they are willing to take revenge to regain it.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of the person's intent. They are primed and ready to attack the other person. They are feeling nasty and seeing red, and they are locked and loaded, ready to aim for the other person's soul. The lines "I'm your danger, feed me with your fear, I'm your danger, smell me drawing near" talk about how the person becomes a source of danger for the other person, and they feed off their fear.
Overall, the song Locked and Loaded is about a person who is pushed to their limits and is willing to take revenge when things do not go according to their plan.
Line by Line Meaning
What ya gonna do when the sun don't shine
What will you do when things do not go according to plan?
And the moon don't come up right on time
When you're faced with unexpected circumstances?
What ya gonna do when the storm won't break
How will you react when difficulties become overwhelming?
And the whip won't crack
When your attempts at dominance or coercion do not succeed?
And the earth won't quake
When even natural disasters don't intimidate your rivals or enemies?
What ya gonna do when the knife won't cut
How will you confront setbacks or opposition that are unexpected, unforeseen, or unusual?
The blood won't flow and ya mouth run dry
When you have been defeated or humiliated to such an extent that you can't think up a retaliation?
What ya gonna do when it crumbles in your hand
When you're holding a weapon or tool that fails you at the wrong moment?
It's an eye for an eye when your high horse dies
Retribution becomes your only option when your confidence is shattered or your authority is taken away.
Primed and ready
Preparing yourself mentally and physically for a confrontation or challenge.
Feelin' nasty, seein' red
Feeling aggressive, angry, and determined to win at all costs.
Locked & loaded
Armed and ready to attack.
Aimin' for your soul
Targeting your opponent's core beliefs or emotions to achieve maximum impact.
Whatcha gonna do when the lightnin' flash
Have a plan in place for unexpected events that threaten to derail your progress.
And ya bridges burn and ya start to crash
When your relationships or strategy falls apart, stay calm and focused on your goal.
And a pill won't take that pain away
Avoid using temporary remedies that do not address the root of the problem.
But it makes you feel good in a different way
Although giving in to temptation might offer brief relief, it can have dire consequences in the long run.
Who ya gonna blame when the man calls time
When time runs out and you are held accountable for your actions, take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them.
And the clock runs down and your soul is mine
When time is up, don't hold back your efforts or regrets. Give it your all.
And how ya gonna pray when ya hands are tied
In times of desperation, use every ounce of creativity and resourcefulness to get out of a difficult situation.
And you look in my face and you know I lied
When you are forced to face the consequences of your actions, understand that deception and misdirection only lead to a lack of trust and respect.
I'm your danger
To succeed in high pressure or dangerous situations, embrace your fear, adrenaline, and heightened senses.
Feed me with your fear
Use your opponent's vulnerability, doubts, and weaknesses to gain an advantage.
Smell me drawing near
Stay alert and vigilant, always anticipating the next move of your opponent.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, JESSE JAMES DUPREE
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