1990 and "glam rock" for the then generation had hit it's peak. A young bunch of liquored up melodic rockers staggered their way out of the Welsh countryside with their hair teased to the Heavens and their mothers and sisters wondering where their makeup cases had disappeared to. Having made a splash in 1987 with their debut album, 'Young And Crazy', on the independent Music For Nations label, Tigertailz were ready to move their careers to the next level.
Having let go their previous singer, the band enlisted the talents of longtime friend, Kim Hooker, in order to assist them with this task. Hitting the studio immediately the band released their debut single with Hooker, the rewritten and incredibly infectious "Living Without You" to huge public praise and shot straight into the Top 20 of the UK's independent chart. With the single's accompanying video hitting MTV Europe the band was well on it's way.
The Spring of 1990 saw the unleashing of a monster known as 'Bezerk', an album that would firmly plant the name Tigertailz in the minds, households and nightmares of rock fans, not only across the United Kingdom and Europe but worldwide, as well. First week sales outselling Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning' and landing at number 26 in the U.K. Album charts.
In "Love Bomb Baby", the quartet had their first bonafied hit single and a song that they could use as their calling card. Hook laden and bordering on "bubblegum rock", the song was poppier than the typical Tigertailz warcry, "Our image tied us in with bands like Poison and the like", relates guitarist, Jay Pepper. "Musically, though, we were much heavier than those guys and fell more in line with Motley Crue, KISS and even Van Halen."
Hitting the UK charts twice more with "Noise Level Critical" and "Heaven" the over the top antics of the band took them on the road with Tyketto, Lizzy Borden, Bow Wow, Mama's Boys, UFO and others helping 'Bezerk' sail past the quarter million sales mark worldwide. With the Japanese popularity of the band at a fever pitch, in 1991 Tigertailz decided to give their fans in the Land Of The Rising Sun a special "gift" in the form of an album released through Sony Music called 'Banzai'. A collection of singles, b-sides ,cover songs and new material, 'Banzai' quickly sold out of it's initial pressing but was never remanufactured and as such the original album is now a highly sought after collector's item.
A revitalized interest in Tigertailz compelled the powers that be at Sanctuary Music to re-issue both 'Bezerk' and 'Banzai' worldwide along with special bonus tracks included on each release. The core members of the band, Kim Hooker, Jay Pepper and Pepsi Tate have reunited, along with drummer, Matthew Blakout and released the latest Bezerk 2.0 album." BEZERK 2.0 was released through Demolition records throughout the U.K. and Europe and also by ZERO music group thoughout the U.S. The American edition featured an interview with the band.
Through the summer of 2006 Tigertailz played major festivals throughout Europe, appearing on the same bill as Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Journey, Twisted Sister, Alice Cooper, Wasp, and many many other top rock outfits. heading into 2007 Tigertailz returned to Sanctuary for the release of the new album 'Thrill Pistol' had a September release and also a return to the Italy for the 'Godz of metal' festival appearing on the same bill as Motley Crue, Velvet Revolver, Thin Lizzy, Scorpions and White Lion in June which became the last show Pepsi Tate was to perform with the band in front of 40,000 screaming Italians, a fitting last gig for our brother lost to Cancer of the pancreas .
Tigertailz embarked in their first U.K. Tour for twelve years, Nine dates around the U.K. With the legendary Y&T in support of the new album Thrill Pistol available through Sanctuary Music worldwide end of August. Tigertailz moved into 2008 with big ambitions, invited to Play Kobetasonik festival in Spain which turned out to be the biggest audience to date. Sharing the statge with Kiss, Judas Priest, Dio and MSG. A triumpahnt return and in July performaing in Padova Italy with Europe and Whitesnake to a massive appreciative, Italian audience.
Having recently shot a new video for a very special release in honour of Pepsi Tate, many more great things instore for TIGERTAILZ with Pepsi always in our hearts..........Prepare to be re - bombed!!! ..
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CF37 9WZ
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EMAIL : admin@tigertailz.co.uk
Cheers!
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Pepsi Tribute Tour Programme - Buy it now and do your bit!
Available here forthe first time is our tribute to our friend and Bass player Pepsi Tate.
This programme was sold during the recent UK tour to raise money for the Marie Curie cancer hospice who cared for Pepsi so well in his final few months.
The programme is a 12 page booklet which includes pictures of Pepsi and his artwork, personal tributes written by top Rock press journalists and a story of Pepsi's life and achievements.
By buying this tribute programme you are contributing to the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity as all profits go to the Penarth hospice in Cardiff where Pepsi spent his final days.
BUY IT NOW.... £5 + shipping
Brand New 'Tailz Bastard Shirt Now Available
Available Sizes:
XXL, XL, L, M, S
Here it is folks, the brand new TAILZ BASTARD shirt... Cool as ten bears and all ready to ROCK at this years Tailz shows.. All sizes available except the girls Strappy Vests which - the ladies now have their very own TAILZ BITCH shirt below - we know how to keep the ladies satisfied.!!! .. These new shirts aren't for the faint hearted but for all you true Tailz Maniacs out there. So, if you want to look cool when your Filthy, Loud and Pissed then get in there and buy one now!
Brand New 'Tailz Bitch' Shirts Now Available
Available Sizes:
Only Women's Strappy Vests - just for all you sexy ladies
Wow, it's hear folks, the new Tailz Bitch shirt which has been designed just for all you sexy ladies - it's Killer..!! BUY ONE NOW.....
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you guys were awesome last night, I mean AWESOME... remember the promise for next year, we're already waiting for you here in Italy to go crazy again!! ..,,/
thanks for the yesterday live at estragon! You were fantastic! There isn't comparision whit HCSS! YOU WERE THE BIGGEST! I hope you will come back in Italy soon! Kisses
Wyrd Ways Rock Show is now up. Bit of a remembrance vibe to this one. Not only for fallen military, but also for Mike Alexander. The show features an interview with two members of Evile, conducted by Alexander Milas of Metal Hammer. In Shock Of The New this week, you'll be hearing from Shudderwall, Francis Soto, Daisy Cutter, Thaurorod and Morphine Killer.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
Hey guys! We had a great time with you here in Bologna. We hope you had a lot of fun and we hope to play with you again. Thank you for being one of your top friends!
So it is Halloween. If things are not scary enough in this big wide world, I have to come along and scare ya some more.. BOOOOOOOOOOOO.. Have a great weekend, Happy Halloween.. Your Ozzy friend the Scary Tiger.
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Next shows: October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA November 5, Molly Malone's in West Hollywood, CA November 12, Fox and Goose in Sacramento, CA
Our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
In Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXIV you can hear the interview I did with Anders Bjöler of The Haunted and At The Gates. As is the custom, he also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Arsenite, Ugly Mother, Auspex, Fortune Favours The Brave and Counterhold. There’s also new tracks from Epica and Fu Manchu and news of more bands appearing at Bloodstock 2010.
I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
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