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two key members of the Ample Destruction line-up, Jag Panzer, or more accurately Briody and Tetley, as Hilyard had also been replaced by Reynold 'Butch' Carlson (who also left in 1986 along with Tafolla), revamped the band by recruiting vocalist Bob Parduba, and guitarist Christian Lasegue.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)
Starlight's Fury
Jag Panzer Lyrics
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Generations unending
Starts blink out of life as new ones are born
Worlds colliding in hatred
Will there be peace in this universe?
Can the questions of life be answered without time?
In a flash of a moment all things will change
Rearrange
Overflowed with emotions sometimes control
The will of us all is so strong it's hard to let it
Go, feel the flow, let it be so
That which is made in the heavens
Comes from violent reaction
Crashing, burning, crushing and breaking apart
Glowing with fire and fury
Eruptions fracture and start to burn
Leaving a brilliant planet that we see as a star
In a flash of a moment all things will change
In the blink of an eye we hardly notice how they
Rearrange
Overflowed with emotions sometimes control
The will of us all is so strong it's hard to let it
Go, feel the flow, let it be so
Constantly under pressure
Gravity pulling and straining
This cause and effects brings forth the finest gems
What can be gained by this madness that has made us
What we are today?
The answer may lay inside man's universe within
In a flash of a moment all things will change
In the blink of an eye we hardly notice how they
Rearrange
Overflowed with emotions sometimes control
The will of us all is so strong it's hard to let it
Go, feel the flow, let it be so
Burning on forever
Starlight's flicker and glow
Bringing light to us in the darkest of times
A thing of beauty and wonder
Giving direction and reference of time
Eternity held its glow raining on us all
In a flash of a moment all things will change
In the blink of an eye we hardly notice how they
Rearrange
Overflowed with emotions sometimes control
The will of us all is so strong it's hard to let it
Go, feel the flow, let it be so
The lyrics of Jag Panzer's song Starlight's Fury reflect on the vastness and complexity of the universe and the constant change and evolution that occurs within it. The opening lines describe the cyclical nature of time, with generations endlessly passing and stars blinking out of existence only to be replaced by new ones. The second stanza seems to speak to the human experience of change and our struggle to control the emotions that often come with it. The third stanza delves deeper into the physical processes that shape the universe, including violent reactions that create new planets and stars. The lyrics continue to explore the idea that chaos and pressure can lead to beauty and growth, and that the answers to life's mysteries may be found within ourselves.
Overall, the lyrics of Starlight's Fury combine scientific concepts with philosophical musings to create a sense of wonder and awe at the vastness of the universe and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Time folds into time
The passing of time is endless and cyclical.
Generations unending
The cycle of life and death creates a continuous legacy.
Stars blink out of life as new ones are born
The universe is in a constant state of change and renewal.
Worlds colliding in hatred
Conflict and animosity are present throughout the universe, on Earth and beyond.
Will there be peace in this universe?
Concerned about the ever-present hostility and searching for a glimmer of hope.
Can the questions of life be answered without time?
The timeless nature of universal existence poses eternal queries, as yet unanswered.
In a flash of a moment all things will change
Change can occur abruptly, without warning.
In the blink of an eye we hardly notice how they rearrange
Change is often perceptible only in hindsight, its rate is rapid and subtle.
Overflowed with emotions sometimes control
Strong emotions can override rational thinking, creating a powerful impact.
The will of us all is so strong it's hard to let it go, feel the flow, let it be so
The underlying human will to achieve and succeed is both compelling and unpredictable, driving actions and reactions.
That which is made in the heavens
Celestial entities are created through violent collisions and reactions.
Comes from violent reaction
The formation of planets and stars is triggered through violent events in space.
Crashing, burning, crushing and breaking apart
The cosmic process of creation is intense, turbulent and potentially chaotic.
Glowing with fire and fury
Newly formed celestial objects possess a sense of ferocity and awe-inspiring brilliance.
Eruptions fracture and start to burn
Volcanic eruptions contribute to the creation and destruction of worlds.
Leaving a brilliant planet that we see as a star
The beauty and majesty of stars are a by-product of explosive and destructive earth-shattering phenomena.
Constantly under pressure
The universe is subject to constant turmoil and strain.
Gravity pulling and straining
Gravity is the fundamental force that controls the universe.
This cause and effect brings forth the finest gems
The trials and tribulations of life can yield great rewards, like the formation of precious gems.
What can be gained by this madness that has made us what we are today?
The unpredictable nature of the universe and its extremes have stimulated and shaped human existence.
The answer may lay inside man's universe within
The answer to life's meaning might be found within ourselves.
Burning on forever
The fire and passion of life is never-ending.
Starlight's flicker and glow
Stars shine brilliantly as beacons of hope and light.
Bringing light to us in the darkest of times
Stars are symbols of light and hope even in the most trying times.
A thing of beauty and wonder
Stars possess an inherent beauty and magnificence.
Giving direction and reference of time
Stars also provide reference points for the passage of time in the universe.
Eternity held its glow raining on us all
The eternal nature of the universe and its stars (representing hope and light) continues to be a source of inspiration.
Contributed by Annabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.