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
FEVER
Tokyo Blade Lyrics
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You know the fate
Can't reason why, look into the past
But it's too late
Down on the streets, into the depths of the night
Never, never look back
All night long
Fever, fever, fever
All night long
Dressed for the kill, blood is running hot
Again tonight
Time's running out, all hell's breaking loose
It's dynamite
Neon lights, battle fights
No-one stands in the way
The song "Fever" by Tokyo Blade is a fast-paced heavy metal track that is both exciting and intense. The lyrics begin with a warning to run for your life, as there is danger in the air. The character in the song is aware of their fate, even though they cannot reason why. These lines imply that something dangerous is happening and that it can't be avoided, no matter how hard the character tries.
The next verse takes us into the streets, as the character travels into the depths of the night. The character is warned never to look back, essentially keeping their focus forward. Then the chorus kicks in, with the repetition of the word "fever." The word "fever" is used to describe the intensity of the night and the danger that is present. The chorus amplifies the intensity of the song and gives it a dramatic effect.
The next verse adds to the intensity with descriptions of dressing for the kill and blood running hot. The line "time's running out, all hell's breaking loose, it's dynamite" further emphasizes the intensity of the situation. Finally, the song concludes with the image of neon lights and a battle fight, illustrating the chaotic and dangerous nature of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Run for your life, there's danger in the air
Evacuate quickly, as there are signs of possible threats or harm.
You know the fate
The outcome of the situation is already predetermined.
Can't reason why, look into the past
Can't find an explanation by looking back into past events.
But it's too late
Regardless of the cause, it's too late to change the present.
Down on the streets, into the depths of the night
Venturing into the darkness of night in the streets.
Never, never look back
Don't look back; keep pushing forward towards the destination.
Fever, fever, fever
Intense excitement or passion.
All night long
This intense excitement or passion is sustained throughout the night.
Dressed for the kill, blood is running hot
Fully prepared to engage in combat, fueled with violent and aggressive energy.
Again tonight
This violent and aggressive behavior repeatedly occurs each night.
Time's running out, all hell's breaking loose
The situation is getting worse, and the time to act is running out completely.
It's dynamite
The intensity of the situation is explosive and has the potential to cause harm to everyone involved.
Neon lights, battle fights
Light from neon signs illuminates the scene of a martial confrontation.
No-one stands in the way
Nobody is hindering the course of the impending altercation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: NICHOLAS EDWARD JAMES HALLAM, ROBERT BIRCH
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