They saw a poster featuring a German World War II tank, named Jagdpanzer literally "hunting tank" in German, but actually referring to what in English would be called a tank destroyer, which they decided to name their band after. They were, however, unable to pronounce the name correctly and as a result, dropped the letter "D" from the name and simply called it Jag Panzer. The band, who were all in their late teens at the time, played at local venues in the Denver club circuit, and recorded an EP in 1983, later known as Tyrants. In early 1984, the band recruited Joey Tafolla, a native of California, and promptly recorded their first album, Ample Destruction. The album was released in August of that year by the independent record label Azra Records. The album was an underground hit in the United States, and in Europe and Japan it was available on import only.
After the release of the album, the band relocated to Southern California. Tafolla quit the band in 1986, releasing a solo album, Out of the Sun, in 1987, while Conklin played with Riot for a brief period in the late 1980s, before forming his own band, Titan Force. Without the two key members of the Ample Destruction line-up, Jag Panzer, or more accurately Briody and Tetley, as Hilyard had also been replaced by Reynold 'Butch' Carlson (who also left in 1986 along with Tafolla), revamped the band by recruiting vocalist Bob Parduba, and guitarist Christian Lasegue.
The Swedish born drummer, Rikard Stjernquist, was added to the line-up and the band proceeded to record the follow-up to their debut LP. The album was recorded in late 1987, but never got an official release.
By 1994, the band had reunited, this time with vocalist Daniel J. Conca, with Tetley and Briody on bass and guitar. Guitarist Chris Hostka and drummer Rikard Stjernquist were employed on their first official album in almost 10 years, Dissident Alliance. It was released by the German indie label Rising Sun.
The next album was on Century Media, The Fourth Judgement, which came out in late 1997, followed by Age of Mastery (1998). Jag Panzer sought to tackle more ambitious territory for their next album, with Thane to the Throne, a concept album about William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Mechanized Warfare was released in 2001, then the band released a double album in 2003 that featured previously unreleased tracks as well as songs from their first LP. Decade of the Nail Spiked Bat came out in 2003, and featured re-recorded and remixed old material. In 2004, the band released Casting the Stones. The previously unreleased Chain of Command album was remixed and was issued in 2004 as a limited edition.
In 2008, Chris Broderick left the band to join Megadeth, and was replaced by Christian Lasegue, who handled lead guitar duties on Chain of Command.
On December 23, 2008, Briody made a post on the band's official forum stating that the title of their next album would be The Scourge of the Light. On the official site, the band announced that SPV/Sony planned to release the album in February 2011. The album was released March 8, 2011.
Two weeks after its release, The Scourge of the Light placed at No. 117 on the Billboard New Artist Chart, making the album Jag Panzer's most successful to date.
On July 25, 2011, the band announced that they are to disband due to the rising costs of touring. Jag Panzer played a special early days show tour with Joey Tafolla for the first time in Europe. They played two shows in Greece, one in Austria and they headlined the Keep It True Festival XVII on April 25, 2014, in Germany.
High Roller Records released a 4-LP vinyl box set entitled Historical Battles – The Early Years, on April 19, 2013, limited to 500 copies.
By 2014, Jag Panzer had commenced working on their tenth album for a near future release, also featuring lead guitarist Joey Tafolla for the first time since 1997's The Fourth Judgement. Jag Panzer announced in August 2014 that it was looking for a new vocalist. However, it now appears that Harry Conklin has rejoined the group as of March 2015. In October 2015 the band announced their new album title would be The Deviant Chord and would be released sometime in 2017. The album, which was released by SPV/Steamhammer on September 29, 2017, included a cover version of the Irish folk song "Foggy Dew".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jag_Panzer
Discography
Ample Destruction (1984)
Dissident Alliance (1994)
The Fourth Judgement (1997)
The Age of Mastery (1998)
Thane to the Throne (2000)
Mechanized Warfare (2001)
Chain of Command (2004, inedits in 1987)
Casting the Stones (2004)
The Scourge of the Light (2011)
The Deviant Chord (2017)
The Hallowed (2023)
Cardiac Arrest
Jag Panzer Lyrics
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If you wanna find some action then this is the place to be
If you want hell you've got it, just ask and you shall receive
Move aside and let me by, I'm a man who knows what he wants
Ain't nothing gonna get in my way, it's time you paid the cost
Gonna break ya, shake ya, slide you on your back
Look into my eyes and you will see yourself inside
I've got something for you and it's just too good to hide
Got malice on my mind tonight, pulsing power in my veins
Heavy metal mayhem soaking in my brains
Feel the sound around you start to melt your metal heads
Talking no mercy, baby, we're gonna leave ya dead
The song "Cardiac Arrest" by Jag Panzer is an intense and powerful display of heavy metal music, featuring hard-hitting lyrics and aggressive guitar riffs. The song is primarily focused on the theme of action and the desire for excitement, with the singer expressing his desire to find something that will give him a rush of adrenaline. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a fearless attitude and an unrelenting determination to get what he wants, no matter what the cost.
Throughout the song, the singer uses intense and violent language to describe his actions, stating that he will "break ya, shake ya, slide you on your back" and "use all my metal power to give you a heart attack." The repeated use of violent imagery and aggressive language effectively conveys the sense of danger and intensity that the singer is seeking. Additionally, the singer's repeated use of the phrase "heavy metal mayhem" throughout the song reinforces the idea that heavy metal music is a source of power and excitement for him.
The overall message of "Cardiac Arrest" is one of rebellion and the desire to break free from the constraints of everyday life. The singer is searching for something that will give him a sense of purpose and excitement, and heavy metal music provides him with the outlet he needs to express himself fully. The song encourages listeners to embrace their inner rebel and follow their passions, no matter how dangerous or intense they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna find some action then this is the place to be
This place is the perfect spot to experience some thrill and entertainment.
If you want hell you've got it, just ask and you shall receive
Hellish experiences can be obtained here, just request for it and you'll receive them.
Move aside and let me by, I'm a man who knows what he wants
I know what I want, so please step aside and allow me to get what I need.
Ain't nothing gonna get in my way, it's time you paid the cost
I won't let anything obstruct my plans, and it's about time to face the consequences of your actions.
Gonna break ya, shake ya, slide you on your back
I'm going to overpower and dominate you, leaving you helpless on the ground.
Use all my metal power to give you a heart attack
I'll utilize my strong and intense abilities to cause you to suffer from a heart attack.
Look into my eyes and you will see yourself inside
If you look deep into my eyes, you'll see your own reflection and realize your true self.
I've got something for you and it's just too good to hide
I have something that I want to share with you, and it's something that's just too amazing to keep a secret.
Got malice on my mind tonight, pulsing power in my veins
Tonight, I'm brimming with negative intentions, and my energy is coursing through me.
Heavy metal mayhem soaking in my brains
My head is filled with chaos and destruction, much like the genre of heavy metal music.
Feel the sound around you start to melt your metal heads
The sound will envelop you and cause your mind to lose focus and become overwhelmed.
Talking no mercy, baby, we're gonna leave ya dead
There will be no mercy shown, and we're going to leave you lifeless.
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