Juggernaut (Band)
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Juggernaut is an American technical/progressive thrash metal band who formed in San Antonio, Texas in 1984.
technical/progressive
thrash metal
band who formed in San Antonio, Texas
in 1984 by former Kamakazi members Scott Womack (bass) and Harlan Glenn (vocals) who were quickly joined by guitarist Robert "Bob dog" Catlin, formerly with S.A.Slayer
. Finding the right drummer proved difficult at first but Catlin's former S.A.Slayer bandmate Dave McClain, later of Sacred Reich
and Machine Head
fame, joined the fold just long enough to record the track 'In The Blood of Virgins' for inclusion on Metal Blade Records
' Metal Massacre
VII compilation in 1986. During that year, the band played many shows, including sold out shows with King Diamond
.
After originally being approached by Dave Richards of Azra/Iron Works Records with plans of releasing an EP, the quartet instead signed a deal with Metal Blade Records
and would go on to release two studio albums, Baptism Under Fire (1986) and Trouble Within (1987). Both feature guitarist Eddie Katilius who joined the group a mere two weeks before the recording of 'Baptism Under Fire' was set to commence. Katilius is also the person wearing the WW2-era gas mask on the cover of 'Baptism Under Fire'.
Frontman Harlan Glenn, aka Harlan Groom, eventually left the group due to 'musical differences' and moved to Los Angeles where he fronted a couple of different outfits, including Bon Appetit. His replacement was former Liquid Sky, S.A.Slayer and Narita vocalist Steve Cooper with whom the band recorded the Trouble Within album. Drummer Bobby Jarzombek
would also end up leaving in order to join reformed New York City metal veterans Riot but agreed to record Trouble Within on a session basis. Juggernaut disbanded in 1993 after going through various incarnations in Dallas, Texas with bassist Scott Womack the only remaining musician from the old San Antonio days.
In 1998, Baptism Under Fire was re-issued on CD, including the band's unreleased Iron Works Records EP as bonus tracks, by German-based High Vaultage Records. Singer Steve Cooper
succumbed to kidney failure due to complications of type 1 Diabetes on May 14, 2006.
Biography
Juggernaut is an AmericanUnited States
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technical/progressive
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band who formed in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
in 1984 by former Kamakazi members Scott Womack (bass) and Harlan Glenn (vocals) who were quickly joined by guitarist Robert "Bob dog" Catlin, formerly with S.A.Slayer
S.A.Slayer
S.A.SLAYER, originally known simply as SLAYER, was an American heavy metal band formed in San Antonio, Texas in 1981 by the former Blitzkrieg guitar duo Robert "Bob Dog" Catlin and Art Villareal, bassist Don Van Stavern, drummer Dave McClain, and vocalist Chris Cronk...
. Finding the right drummer proved difficult at first but Catlin's former S.A.Slayer bandmate Dave McClain, later of Sacred Reich
Sacred Reich
Sacred Reich is a Phoenix, Arizona-based thrash metal band that formed in 1985. Singer/songwriter Phil Rind's interest was in socially conscious and political speed metal. After several records on Metal Blade Records, they signed to Hollywood Records for a short stint, but later returned to Metal...
and Machine Head
Machine Head (band)
Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. Formed on October 12, 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn and Adam Duce. There have been 4 member changes since their inception. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn , Duce , ex-Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel ,...
fame, joined the fold just long enough to record the track 'In The Blood of Virgins' for inclusion on Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
' Metal Massacre
Metal Massacre
Metal Massacre is a series of compilation albums released through Metal Blade Records. It is famous for "shedding light" on bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Overkill, Trouble, Tactics, Armored Saint, and more.-History:...
VII compilation in 1986. During that year, the band played many shows, including sold out shows with King Diamond
King Diamond
Kim Bendix Petersen , better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Grammy Award nominated Danish heavy metal musician. As a vocalist, he is known for his extensive vocal range, in particular his usage of falsetto. He is the lead vocalist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond...
.
After originally being approached by Dave Richards of Azra/Iron Works Records with plans of releasing an EP, the quartet instead signed a deal with Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
and would go on to release two studio albums, Baptism Under Fire (1986) and Trouble Within (1987). Both feature guitarist Eddie Katilius who joined the group a mere two weeks before the recording of 'Baptism Under Fire' was set to commence. Katilius is also the person wearing the WW2-era gas mask on the cover of 'Baptism Under Fire'.
Frontman Harlan Glenn, aka Harlan Groom, eventually left the group due to 'musical differences' and moved to Los Angeles where he fronted a couple of different outfits, including Bon Appetit. His replacement was former Liquid Sky, S.A.Slayer and Narita vocalist Steve Cooper with whom the band recorded the Trouble Within album. Drummer Bobby Jarzombek
Bobby Jarzombek
Bobby "Wire" Jarzombek is a heavy metal/progressive metal drummer and best known for his work with Halford, Sebastian Bach and Riot. He has also recorded and toured with Fates Warning, Arch / Matheos, Iced Earth, Rob Rock, Spastic Ink, and Juggernaut, among others.-Biography:Bobby Jarzombek was...
would also end up leaving in order to join reformed New York City metal veterans Riot but agreed to record Trouble Within on a session basis. Juggernaut disbanded in 1993 after going through various incarnations in Dallas, Texas with bassist Scott Womack the only remaining musician from the old San Antonio days.
In 1998, Baptism Under Fire was re-issued on CD, including the band's unreleased Iron Works Records EP as bonus tracks, by German-based High Vaultage Records. Singer Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper was an English footballer best known for his time spent with Airdrieonians. His headed goal in the semi-final at Hampden against Hearts ensured that his Airdrie side made it to the 1995 Scottish Cup final and he played the full 90 minutes against Celtic as the Diamonds lost 1-0 to a...
succumbed to kidney failure due to complications of type 1 Diabetes on May 14, 2006.
'Trouble Within' line-up (1987)
- Steve Cooper - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Eddie Katilius - guitars
- Scott Womack - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Bobby JarzombekBobby JarzombekBobby "Wire" Jarzombek is a heavy metal/progressive metal drummer and best known for his work with Halford, Sebastian Bach and Riot. He has also recorded and toured with Fates Warning, Arch / Matheos, Iced Earth, Rob Rock, Spastic Ink, and Juggernaut, among others.-Biography:Bobby Jarzombek was...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
'Baptism Under Fire' line-up (1986)
- Harlan Glenn - Vocals
- Eddie Katilius - guitars
- Scott Womack - bass
- Bobby JarzombekBobby JarzombekBobby "Wire" Jarzombek is a heavy metal/progressive metal drummer and best known for his work with Halford, Sebastian Bach and Riot. He has also recorded and toured with Fates Warning, Arch / Matheos, Iced Earth, Rob Rock, Spastic Ink, and Juggernaut, among others.-Biography:Bobby Jarzombek was...
- drums
Original recording line-up (1985)
- Harlan Glenn - vocals
- Bob CatlinBob CatlinRobert "Bob" Catlin is an English-born Australian former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Notts County and Birmingham City and played more than 300 games in the Australian National Soccer League. He played as a goalkeeper.-Career:Catlin was born in Wembley, London and...
- guitars - Scott Womack - bass
- Dave McClainDave McClainDave McClain is the drummer for the American heavy metal band, Machine Head. He joined the band when Chris Kontos left shortly after their first album, Burn My Eyes. He was formerly a member of S.A.Slayer , Riot off-shoot Narita, Turbin, Catalepsy, Murdercar Dave McClain (born 1965, in Wiesbaden,...
- drums