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two key members of the Ample Destruction line-up, Jag Panzer, or more accurately Briody and Tetley, as Hilyard had also been replaced by Reynold 'Butch' Carlson (who also left in 1986 along with Tafolla), revamped the band by recruiting vocalist Bob Parduba, and guitarist Christian Lasegue.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)
Fall Of Dunsinane
Jag Panzer Lyrics
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As Lady MacBeth's life fades, Malcolm's rebels and the Scottish Army join at Birnham Wood. Malcolm
instructs the men to cut down branches and hide their vast numbers from the castle. As they begin to
approach with Lady MacBeth now gone and MacDuff's entire family slain, the two men are now driven
by vengeance.
(Soldier)
(MacBeth)
By the gods! The witches prophecy come true, stay hold, I go!
(MacBeth)
Unleash the fury contained within. Each swing of my blade another life gone
The Commander's son was such an easy kill
No man can harm me. None of woman born.
(MacDuff)
Storm the castle with Malcolm at my side I will find MacBeth
Avenge my house by taking the crown along with his head
(MacBeth)
I must flee this place of madness and find MacDuff
Seal forever the crown that now rests on my brow
(MacDuff)
I will find MacBeth, relieve him of his head
End his reign in blood. End this day in death.
(MacDuff)
The fall of Dunsinane begins my vengeance
Rid England of this murdering thief
All who are with me help me find this fool
All eyes will testify his end
MacBeth & MacDuff find each other and are face to face at last. MacDuff, knowing that MacBeth has
already laid his entire family to rest, fears for his life, yet is driven by vengeance to fight MacBeth to the death.
MacBeth, assured that no man born of a woman may harm him is more than ready to bring this madness
to close.
The lyrics to Jag Panzer's "Fall of Dunsinane" tell the story of the final battle between MacBeth and MacDuff. The scene is set with the rebels and the Scottish army joining forces and approaching the castle. Lady MacBeth's life has already faded, and MacDuff's entire family has been slain, which fuels his desire for revenge. As the two men approach each other, MacBeth reveals his belief that no man can harm him as he is not of woman born, a reference to the witches' prophecy. MacDuff, driven by vengeance, is undeterred and refuses to back down. The song ends with MacDuff vowing to rid England of this "murdering thief" and find MacBeth to end his reign of madness.
The song is based on William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," written in 1606, which tells the story of a Scottish nobleman named Macbeth who becomes consumed by ambition and overthrows the king. The play has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and plays, making it one of Shakespeare's most well-known works.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, Sir, Birnham Wood is growing towards the castle!
The soldier points out that Birnham Wood is moving towards the castle, as per the prophecy of the witches.
By the gods! The witches prophecy come true, stay hold, I go!
MacBeth realizes the prophecy has come true and decides to leave the castle.
Unleash the fury contained within. Each swing of my blade another life gone
The Commander's son was such an easy kill
No man can harm me. None of woman born.
MacBeth unleashes his fury and kills many people, including the Commander's son. He believes no man can harm him as he was born of a woman.
Storm the castle with Malcolm at my side I will find MacBeth
Avenge my house by taking the crown along with his head
MacDuff plans to storm the castle with Malcolm, find MacBeth, and avenge his family by taking the crown and MacBeth's head.
I must flee this place of madness and find MacDuff
Seal forever the crown that now rests on my brow
MacBeth decides to flee and find MacDuff, while also wanting to hold on to the crown he has obtained.
I will find MacBeth, relieve him of his head
End his reign in blood. End this day in death.
MacDuff plans to find MacBeth and kill him to end his reign and seek revenge.
The fall of Dunsinane begins my vengeance
Rid England of this murdering thief
All who are with me help me find this fool
All eyes will testify his end
MacDuff declares that the fall of Dunsinane is the beginning of his vengeance and urges everyone to help him find and kill MacBeth to rid England of him.
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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