One of the original San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Bands, Laaz Rockit was formed in 1982 with guitarist Aaron Jellum and vocalist Michael Coons. Soon joining them were Phil Kettner on lead guitar, Willy Lange on bass, and Victor Agnello on drums.
Laaz Rockit began playing at San Francisco Bay Area Metal Clubs "The Stone," and "Keystone" in Berkeley. After selling out numerous shows, the band came out with their first record, "City's Gonna Burn."
Merry Christmas guys, I bought the remasters with the DVD's and their great. Still love my Japan imports of all the Laaz Rockit CD's but these new DVD's are killer! You guys should make a video for Erased. That's my favorite track off LFD. Nobody thrashes harder than the almighty Laaz Rockit. Take it easy guys and have a great Holiday! Your fan for life, -Ryan
hey just checked out the "leatherface" video a couple days ago on youtube and after never previously heard a song by you guys im definitely hooked. you guys have a great sound and are by far in my top 10 thrash bands. keep kicking ass out there, you guys are the epitome of what this music is all about
No Sleep Till Saltburn is the untold story of the trials, tribulations and laughs centred around the great Teesside and North East UK New Wave Of Brit Metal in the early 80s. Featuring BATTLEAXE, BLACK ROSE, RAVEN, SATAN, HOLLAND, ARIZONA, SAXON and DEF LEPPARD amongst others. Charting the authors chaotic and often comic forays into Metal Fanzine publication, Metal Gig promotions, band management, rock radio dj-ing, and his brief but eventful time as a freelance writer contributing to an embryonic KERRANG! magazine. It's this Christmas's must have metal read! An affectionate look back at a great time in rock!!!
“Saltburn, Salford, Salisbury, or Seattle, if you followed any local music scene back in the day, this a is a MUST READ!” Mike Sweeney – Rock Radio
“Bloody Brilliant! Great use of pyro!” Gary Philipson – Tfm Radio
“I was captivated. A really, really, good read”. Lisa McCormick – BBC Tees
“No Sleep Till Saltburn is an important book, because it captures an untold story, and also gives you an insight into the humour, the ‘Carry On’ atmosphere of the time”. Chris Phipps – Rock Music Historian - ITV
You can order No Sleep Till Saltburn in paperback IN THE USA for Christmas delivery right here:
Hi, German speaking reviews of the re-releases of Nothing$ $acred and Taste Of Rebellion & Live Untold (CD/DVD) online @ http://www.heavyhardes.de ! Cheers Kara
REALITY CHECK TV IS NOW LIVE ON DEMAND, on Comcast CABLE--anywhere in the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA!!! Simply go to the On Demand menu, then click "GET LOCAL"; next click "Public Affairs" (how we got in that category is a mystery, but whatever), and RCTV is listed there! Right now is a brief intro to the new 10 minute "minisode" format, using our THRASH OF THE TITANS coverage from a few years back as an ice-breaker. We'll have more current and brand-new material added as we ramp this new platform up--so please, spread the word, and give Comcast a call, or send 'em emails, asking for more REALITY CHECK TV! NEW: PT. 2 of THRASH OF THE TITANS was just added! FOR THOSE NOT in The SF Bay Area (or with satellite TV), visit us online here: http://realitychecktv.mevio.com/ We have new, complete episodes available anytime! We have our most recent shows (#'s 447, 448, and 449, plus #435, THE ANVIL EXPERIENCE) posted, so now anyone with a computer or personal digital device can watch anytime! Many thanx to all for your support as friends and fans of RCTV!!! Don't forget to visit us online at http://realitychecktv.com for more info, links to other pages, and merchandise like our DVD's/ t-shirts/hats and other RC logo gear for you and yours this Holiday Season. Help us to keep bringing YOU more cool shit to watch! Happy Holidaze...
guys!! how bout makin another similar album like nothings sacred!! that is ur best work yet n of course everything before but damn! those face melting solos really did it!
NWOBHM Book - NO SLEEP TILL SALTBURN is OUT now in paperback exclusively at lulu.com.
Featuring seminal North East UK acts, Black Rose, Battleaxe, Satan, Raven, Arizona, Holland and more. Along with Brit Metal kings Saxon and Def Leppard, this affectionate look back at the truly Golden Age Of Rock & Roll documents Mark Gregory's chaotic excursions into fanzine publication, concert promotions, band management and rock radio presentation, against the backdrop of industrial North East England in the early 80s. Here's what the critics say:
“Saltburn, Salford, Salisbury, or Southampton, if you followed any local music scene back in the day, this is a must read!” MIKE SWEENEY: ROCK RADIO - “Bloody Brilliant! Great use of pyro!” GARY PHILIPSON: TFM RADIO - “I was captivated. A really, good read”. LISA MCCORMICK: BBC TEES - “No Sleep Till Saltburn is an important book. It captures an untold story, and also gives you an insight into the humour, the 'Carry On' atmosphere of the time”. CHRIS PHIPPS: ROCK MUSIC HISTORIAN, ITV
NO SLEEP TILL SALTBURN features coverage of Satan's legendary appearances at The Dynamo Eindhoven in 1983 and you can buy it in paperback now at: