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two key members of the Ample Destruction line-up, Jag Panzer, or more accurately Briody and Tetley, as Hilyard had also been replaced by Reynold 'Butch' Carlson (who also left in 1986 along with Tafolla), revamped the band by recruiting vocalist Bob Parduba, and guitarist Christian Lasegue.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)
Ready To Strike
Jag Panzer Lyrics
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Fires blazing electricity racing boiling my veins
Strength without ending the message we're sending
Is no pain no gain
Arm in arm and one mind together
We're ready to strike!
No time for forgiveness or empty tomorrow
We live without shame
The world is so thirsty for pleasure and torment
They're one in the same
Arm in arm and one mind together
We're ready to strike!
Now is time like none in history
We must become brave
Make our mark forever there to stay
Now we pave the way
Some things we are changing and some rearranging
We've brought down the walls
Forging tomorrow through history's sorrow
We're setting new laws
Arm in arm and one mind together
We're ready to strike at the world
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The lyrics to Jag Panzer's song "Ready to Strike" convey a message of strength, unity, and perseverance. The opening lines describe the intense energy that the singer is feeling, with fires blazing and electricity racing through their veins. This sets the scene for the rest of the song, which is all about determination.
The central message of the song is that there is no gain without pain. The group is ready to face any challenge, arm in arm and with one mind, in order to make their mark on the world. The lyrics suggest that the world is thirsty for pleasure and torment, and that the band is ready to provide both. However, they also recognize that some things need to be changed and rearranged, and that the group's actions will pave the way for a better tomorrow.
Overall, "Ready to Strike" is an anthem of empowerment and perseverance, with a driving beat that matches the energy of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Fires blazing electricity racing boiling my veins
The excitement and energy within me are so intense that my veins feel like they are boiling with electricity.
Strength without ending the message we're sending
We won't stop until the message we're trying to convey is understood by everyone, and our strength keeps on going.
Is no pain no gain
We know that there can be no real gains without going through pain and hardship.
Arm in arm and one mind together
We are united in our efforts and have the same goal.
We're ready to strike!
We are fully prepared to take action with all our might.
No time for forgiveness or empty tomorrow
We don't have time for regret or waiting for tomorrow to do what needs to be done.
We live without shame
We take pride in our actions and are not afraid of doing what needs to be done.
The world is so thirsty for pleasure and torment
People have become so accustomed to pleasure and pain that they are almost synonymous.
They're one in the same
Pleasure and pain are so integrated in people's lives that they may be difficult to distinguish from each other.
Now is time like none in history
This moment in time is unique and unparalleled in history.
We must become brave
We need to summon the courage to face what is ahead of us.
Make our mark forever there to stay
We need to leave a permanent and lasting impression on the world with our actions.
Now we pave the way
We are the trailblazers who are introducing a new way of doing things.
Some things we are changing and some rearranging
We are changing some things while rearranging others to achieve our goals.
We've brought down the walls
We have broken down the barriers that were preventing us from reaching our potential.
Forging tomorrow through history's sorrow
We are creating a better future despite the past failures and hardships.
We're setting new laws
We are creating a new system of rules and norms that reflect our values and vision for the future.
Arm in arm and one mind together
We are still united in our efforts and have the same goal.
We're ready to strike at the world
We are fully prepared to take on the world and bring about the changes that we want to see.
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