They released their first self-titled album, and played several major European festivals; namely the Aardschock Festival (with Venom & Metallica) and headlining the Earthquake Festival. They started writing and recording a new album, what was to become their most popular, Night of the Blade, but after it was finished, Alan Marsh was forced out of the band by the Management and Record Company, who wanted a more commercially viable vocalist.
Vic Wright was recruited, and re-recorded Alan's vocals on the new album. This was released, and followed by another string of festivals, in which they released a third album, Blackhearts and Jaded Spades. This album was more Americanised than their previous offerings, possibly due to the vocalist switch. Many fans disliked the album, and Vic soon left. The band then split up, with several members joining Alan Marsh in his other project, Shogun, and Andy Boulton continuing with the Tokyo Blade name, but not in the Tokyo Blade style.
In the early 1990's, many of the band found themselves together in Mr. Ice, and, due to the strong European support for Tokyo Blade, the management felt as if the band should revert back to the Tokyo Blade moniker. Boulton left the band, however, after more disagreements with the management.
The remainder of the band hooked up with Jez Lee and formed Pumphouse, and recorded an album, but, due to record company politics, it was not released for six years, and, when it was released, it was released under the Tokyo Blade name in order to cash in.
Eventually, the "true" Tokyo Blade put out another album, true in that they were called Tokyo Blade, and didn't have the name forced upon it. The album was Burning Down Paradise, released in 1995.
Discography
Tokyo Blade - 1983
Night Of The Blade- 1984
Midnight Rendezvous- 1984
Madame Guillotine- 1985
Blackhearts & Jaded Spades- 1985
Ain't Misbehavin'- 1987
No Remorse- 1989
Burning Down Paradise- 1995
Night Of The Blade - The Night Before- 1997
Mr Ice- 1998
Pumphouse- 1998
Live In Germany- 2009
Thousand Men Strong- 2011
Genghis Khan Killers- 2011
Unbroken- 2018
Dark Revolution- 2020
Fury- 2022
Attack Attack
Tokyo Blade Lyrics
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Sunrise, another day, smile on a killer's face
Strikes terror through the heart, all's lost without a trace
Pressure high at overload, fever pitch, it's gonna blow
They're closing in, the time is short
Somebody's gonna steal the show
A game of chance, the stakes are high
No escape, no return
Squeeze the trigger, it's time to die
Power mad, the path is set
Can anybody tame this land
Terror deals destruction
Are we gonna change this hand
Make a stand, the charge begins
One step from genocide
And everybody's screaming why
It's hard to tell who's on your side
[Chorus]
Attack, attack
Until there's no one left to fight
Attack, attack
My gun is ready to explode
Attack, attack
Until there's no one left to fight
Attack, attack
My gun is ready to explode
[Solo]
[Repeat chorus]
The lyrics to Tokyo Blade's song "Attack Attack" depict a situation of violence and destruction, where a "killer" shows up and strikes terror through the hearts of those in his path. The pressure is high, and the situation is volatile, with the implication that something explosive is about to happen. The song describes a "game of chance" with high stakes, where there's "no escape" and one's fate is determined by the spin of a wheel or the squeeze of a trigger. Ultimately, the song portrays a sense of anger and defiance, with lyrics like "Make a stand, the charge begins / One step from genocide," as if the only way to combat this violence is with more violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, another day, smile on a killer's face
Beginning of a new day with someone who has the intention to destroy things and he seems happy about it.
Strikes terror through the heart, all's lost without a trace
The fear caused by the killer makes everyone feel helpless and doomed.
Pressure high at overload, fever pitch, it's gonna blow
The tension has reached its peak and it's going to turn into a violent outcome soon.
They're closing in, the time is short
The people who are trying to stop the killer are getting closer, and he does not have much time left to act.
Somebody's gonna steal the show
Someone will take action and dominate the situation.
A game of chance, the stakes are high
The situation involves high risks and unpredictable outcomes.
Spin the wheel, the ball will ride
Taking action without knowing exactly where it will lead
No escape, no return
There is no way to avoid the consequences or go back once the action is taken.
Squeeze the trigger, it's time to die
Pull the trigger and be ready to die.
Power mad, the path is set
The killer has been overwhelmed by their desire for power and has chosen their path.
Can anybody tame this land
Can anyone control this situation?
Terror deals destruction
Fear will lead to destruction.
Are we gonna change this hand
Will we be able to make a difference?
Make a stand, the charge begins
It's time to take action and start a resistance.
One step from genocide
The situation could quickly turn into mass destruction.
And everybody's screaming why
Everyone is confused and shocked about what's happening.
It's hard to tell who's on your side
In chaotic moments like this, it's challenging to know who will be ready to support you.
Attack, attack
Take action, go on offense.
Until there's no one left to fight
Don't stop until the enemy is completely eliminated.
My gun is ready to explode
I am prepared for violent action and willing to explode into it.
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jean Plínio Costa Couto
Sunrise, another day, smile on a killer's face
Strikes terror through the heart, all's lost without a trace
Pressure high at overload, fever pitch, it's gonna blow
They're closing in, the time is short
Somebody's gonna steal the show
A game of chance, the stakes are high
Spin the wheel, the ball will ride
No escape, no return
Squeeze the trigger, it's time to die
Power mad, the path is set
Can anybody tame this land
Terror deals destruction
Are we gonna change this hand
Make a stand, the charge begins
One step from genocide
And everybody's screaming why
It's hard to tell who's on your side
Attack, attack
Until there's no one left to fight
Attack, attack
My gun is ready to explode
Attack, attack
until there's no one left to fight
attack, attack
my gun is ready to explode
Jean Plínio Costa Couto
Sunrise, another day, smile on a killer's face
Strikes terror through the heart, all's lost without a trace
Pressure high at overload, fever pitch, it's gonna blow
They're closing in, the time is short
Somebody's gonna steal the show
A game of chance, the stakes are high
Spin the wheel, the ball will ride
No escape, no return
Squeeze the trigger, it's time to die
Power mad, the path is set
Can anybody tame this land
Terror deals destruction
Are we gonna change this hand
Make a stand, the charge begins
One step from genocide
And everybody's screaming why
It's hard to tell who's on your side
Attack, attack
Until there's no one left to fight
Attack, attack
My gun is ready to explode
Attack, attack
until there's no one left to fight
attack, attack
my gun is ready to explode
gordonbill
thanks mate
Yvan Pasternak
Such a great band, so sad to know that only a few give them the praise they deserve, nowbhm is not dead!
Fernando Schuindt
For me, be biggest NWOBHM band besides the main stream NWOBHM like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Judas Priest (which are great stuff also). NWOBHM has so many bands, so many good stuff, I really love it.
mentalparasite666
this track is awesome, sounds as great as everything from the Night of the Blade LP
alphamondragon
Possibly the best Blade solo on this classic!
Amy Durant
This is great, why haven't I heard of these guys before?!?
Trout Slayer
+GarageFightingJax these guys were very underground....or at least they didnt get alot of press....like saxon, accept, scorps, maiden, and so forth....these guys were known by the connasuers....did i spell that right? lol....
Neuro Psicologia
grandes del heavy metal...!!!!!
Koryo Poomse
les parties solo de guitare toujours extra avec TOKYO BLADE