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two key members of the Ample Destruction line-up, Jag Panzer, or more accurately Briody and Tetley, as Hilyard had also been replaced by Reynold 'Butch' Carlson (who also left in 1986 along with Tafolla), revamped the band by recruiting vocalist Bob Parduba, and guitarist Christian Lasegue.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)
Let It Out
Jag Panzer Lyrics
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To a place whwre no one has a care
(oh beware)
Hands of time are moving slow
Take this time to let your demons go
Let it out! Now don't you hold it in
Let it out! This time you've got to let it out
Let it out! Let it out!
Pull the fire from your soul
Release its flame and watch it take control
(you're in control)
Time is now like never before
Loose the tiger hear this beast roar!
Let it out! Now don't you hold it in
Let it out! This time you've got to let it out
Let it out! Let it out!
Raise your hands and give a shout
Let your inhibitions come screaming out
(let it out)
Take the devil by the horns
Show the devil what it means to burn
Let it out! Now don't you hold it in
Let it out! This time you've got to let it out
Let it out!
Jag Panzer's song "Let It Out" encourages the listener to let go of their inner demons and express themselves freely. The song starts with the vocalist leading the listener to a care-free place where time moves slowly. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the listener is urged to "let it out" and not hold in any emotions that may be weighing them down. The lyrics suggest that the listener should pull the fire from their soul and release it, taking control of their life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "let it out" several times, emphasizing the importance of expression and letting go. The song encourages the listener to raise their hands and give a shout, letting go of any inhibitions and allowing their true selves to come out. The lyrics suggest the listener should face their fears head-on by taking the devil by the horns and showing it what it means to burn.
Overall, "Let It Out" is a powerful anthem that encourages the listener to express themselves freely and face their inner demons. It is a call to action, urging the listener to take control of their life and let their true self shine through.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow me I'll take you there
Come with me and I'll bring you to a place where you'll have no worries, but be careful.
To a place where no one has a care (oh beware)
I'll lead you to a place where there won't be anyone distressed but be cautious.
Hands of time are moving slow
Time is passing by gradually.
Take this time to let your demons go
Use this time to confront your inner demons and overcome them.
Let it out! Now don't you hold it in
Express your emotions freely without suppressing them.
Let it out! This time you've got to let it out
It's crucial to release your feelings this time and not keep them bottled up.
Pull the fire from your soul
Harness the passion from within you.
Release its flame and watch it take control (you're in control)
Allow your passion to take over but make sure you're still in charge.
Time is now like never before
This is the opportune moment to act.
Loose the tiger hear this beast roar!
Unleash your inner strength and let it be heard.
Raise your hands and give a shout
Raise your arms and yell triumphantly.
Let your inhibitions come screaming out (let it out)
Shout out any fears or self-restraints that you have.
Take the devil by the horns
Confront any challenges or obstacles head-on.
Show the devil what it means to burn
Prove to your adversaries that they will face the consequences for their actions.
Let it out! Now don't you hold it in
Don't suppress your feelings; express them freely.
Let it out! This time you've got to let it out
It's vital to release your emotions this time around and not keep them pent up.
Let it out!
Let your emotions run free and don't hold back.
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.