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two key members of the Ample Destruction line-up, Jag Panzer, or more accurately Briody and Tetley, as Hilyard had also been replaced by Reynold 'Butch' Carlson (who also left in 1986 along with Tafolla), revamped the band by recruiting vocalist Bob Parduba, and guitarist Christian Lasegue.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)
The Scarlet Letter
Jag Panzer Lyrics
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Her slender figure slithers and you will pay
A tender morsel for rich men, a prize to the poor
The way she looks is so lethal, drops you to the floor
It's said that our dear Scarlet shall never be a puppet
She is regal as the queen, she is royally obscene
Her scent is quite delicious, her form so exquisite
Speaks so softly in your ear of the dirty things you fear
She prowls the starlit avenue for her next prey
Her purr will lure you in and lock you away
She wears a gown of satin, underneath is bare
In privacy she will teach you all you ever dare
Men sell their lives to taste her, to have and never waste her
Skilled in etiquette, she'll be the trophy of the ball
Yet in secret chain you to the wall
Her skin as soft as feathers, her demeanor tough as leather
Pay the price to sample her wares, she will drain away all cares
The song "The Scarlet Letter" by Jag Panzer is about a seductive and mysterious woman who walks in moonlit shadows to make men beg. The woman is referred to as Scarlet and is portrayed as a dangerous woman who is adored and coveted by rich and poor men alike. She is depicted as a powerful and regal figure who is not a puppet and is somewhat obscene in her behavior.
The lyrics of the song describe Scarlet's seductive powers, which are described as lethal and drop men to the floor. She is a master of etiquette and is seen as a trophy at balls and parties. She leads a double life, wearing a gown of satin, yet underneath being bare. Scarlet is skilled in teaching men to do things they never dared to do before, yet she can chain them to the wall in secret.
The song is powerful in its descriptions of Scarlet's alluring and dangerous qualities. The lyrics and imagery used in the song create a dark and mesmerizing atmosphere, making it clear that Scarlet is a woman who is not to be taken lightly.
Line by Line Meaning
She walks in moonlit shadows to make men beg
She thrives in the dark, preying on men's weakness to beg for her attention.
Her slender figure slithers and you will pay
Her thin, alluring appearance will cost you dearly once under her control.
A tender morsel for rich men, a prize to the poor
She serves as a delicate treat for the wealthy and a sought-after reward for the less fortunate.
The way she looks is so lethal, drops you to the floor
Her physical appearance has the power to render you helpless, to the point of falling to the ground.
It's said that our dear Scarlet shall never be a puppet
Rumors suggest that she will never allow herself to be controlled or manipulated by others.
She is regal as the queen, she is royally obscene
She exudes elegance and power, while also possessing an undeniable sexual nature.
She bears the scarlet letter
She carries a symbol of her supposed sinfulness, a mark of her past transgressions and current taboo reputation.
Her scent is quite delicious, her form so exquisite
She emits a desirable aroma and has a perfect, captivating figure.
Speaks so softly in your ear of the dirty things you fear
She whispers intimately, revealing your secret desires and fears to create a deeper connection with you.
She prowls the starlit avenue for her next prey
She roams the night, seeking out her next victim to ensnare.
Her purr will lure you in and lock you away
Her seductive voice will draw you in and trap you in her grasp.
She wears a gown of satin, underneath is bare
She dons an elegant satin dress while keeping her body beneath it unclothed.
In privacy she will teach you all you ever dare
In private, she will show you things you might not have anticipated, daring you to test your thresholds.
Men sell their lives to taste her, to have and never waste her
Men are willing to risk everything to experience her, desiring to possess her eternally without ever wasting what they have gained.
Skilled in etiquette, she'll be the trophy of the ball
She possesses refined manners and behaviors that make her the envy of any social gathering.
Yet in secret chain you to the wall
In secret, she will confine you with no escape.
Her skin as soft as feathers, her demeanor tough as leather
She feels delicate to the touch but has a hard, resilient personality.
Pay the price to sample her wares, she will drain away all cares
You must be willing to pay the price of experiencing her offerings, she will then proceed to take all your troubles away.
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