Liege Lord
Encyclopedia
Liege Lord was an American speed
/power metal
band, active in the 1980s and considered to be a pioneer of the genre. It was formed by Matt Vinci, Anthony Truglio and Frank Cortese.
Reaching cult status in the Metal world with their three releases, the band featured Joe Comeau
, who would later go on to play with thrash metal
bands Overkill
and Annihilator
. Guitarist Anthony Truglio went on to play in the band Gandhi with Page Hamilton from Helmet
, and also played in the new version of Helmet
. Guitarist Paul Nelson received a Grammy nomination as guitarist and song writer with Johnny Winter
on Virgin/EMI, and he reached Billboard
chart's top 200 with the band Halifax. Nelson did guitar work for WWE
(then WWF) on nationally broadcast television specials.
cover band named Deceiver (after the JP song of the same name). Judas Priest's influence can be heard in the early vocals and guitar riffs of the Freedom's Rise album.
Liege Lord first signed on with the French record label Black Dragon after Christian Logue of Savage Grace
recommended the company to the band. Freedom's Rise was released in 1985 on Black Dragon in Europe, and on Ironworks in America.
Speed metal
Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by Allmusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music....
/power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band, active in the 1980s and considered to be a pioneer of the genre. It was formed by Matt Vinci, Anthony Truglio and Frank Cortese.
Reaching cult status in the Metal world with their three releases, the band featured Joe Comeau
Joe Comeau
Joe Comeau is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter from Rochester, New York. He best known for his work with Annihilator, Liege Lord and Overkill.-With Overkill:The Killing Kind - From The Underground And Below - Coverkill -...
, who would later go on to play with 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...
bands Overkill
Overkill (band)
Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many line-up changes, with singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni remaining from the original lineup. Along with Anthrax , the band is one of the most successful East Coast thrash metal...
and Annihilator
Annihilator (band)
Annihilator is a Canadian heavy metal band hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, also from Vancouver, British Columbia between 1987-2002 by founding member, vocalist, guitarist and bassist Jeff Waters. The band has been around since 1984 and is the biggest selling heavy metal artist from Canada in history,...
. Guitarist Anthony Truglio went on to play in the band Gandhi with Page Hamilton from Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
, and also played in the new version of Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
. Guitarist Paul Nelson received a Grammy nomination as guitarist and song writer with Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter
John Dawson "Johnny" Winter III is an American blues guitarist, singer, and producer. Best known for his late 1960s and 1970s high-energy blues-rock albums and live performances, Winter also produced three Grammy Award-winning albums for blues legend Muddy Waters...
on Virgin/EMI, and he reached Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
chart's top 200 with the band Halifax. Nelson did guitar work for WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(then WWF) on nationally broadcast television specials.
- 'Master Control' was recorded from 3/22 to 4/11/1988. The album was produced by Terry Date and Liege Lord.
Origins
Liege Lord was originally a Judas PriestJudas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
cover band named Deceiver (after the JP song of the same name). Judas Priest's influence can be heard in the early vocals and guitar riffs of the Freedom's Rise album.
Liege Lord first signed on with the French record label Black Dragon after Christian Logue of Savage Grace
Savage Grace (band)
Savage Grace was a power/speed metal band from Los Angeles, California, Formed by Chris Logue and Brian East active from 1981 through 1993.-Biography:...
recommended the company to the band. Freedom's Rise was released in 1985 on Black Dragon in Europe, and on Ironworks in America.
Albums
- Freedom's Rise - (1985)
- Burn to My Touch - (1987)
- Master Control - (1988)
Last known lineup
- Joe ComeauJoe ComeauJoe Comeau is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter from Rochester, New York. He best known for his work with Annihilator, Liege Lord and Overkill.-With Overkill:The Killing Kind - From The Underground And Below - Coverkill -...
- Vocals - Paul NelsonPaul NelsonPaul Nelson may refer to:*Paul Nelson , rock critic who worked for Rolling Stone*Paul R. Nelson, 2006 Republican nominee for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district*Paul Nelson...
- Guitar - Matt Vinci - Bass
- Frank Cortese - Drums
- Tony Truglio - Guitar
Former members
- Andy Michaud - Vocals
- Pete McCarthy - Guitars
- Carlo Moscardini-Bass
External links
- Official Liege Lord website
- Official Band website Anthony Truglio
- Official Paul Nelson website
- Liege Lord at Encyclopaedia MetallumEncyclopaedia MetallumEncyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives is a website which lists bands from various forms of heavy metal music...