Year : 1987-1989 (GVH Creative Entertainment Records Edition 2020)
Style : Glam Sleaze Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 101 mb
Bio:
Hard Knox is a glam hard rock band from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, that was formed in 1983.The band split up in 1990.A band from Tennessee emerged that would change the face of music in that area for the next several years.They were called Hard Knox, in reference to the Knoxville vicinity they hailed from, and consisted of Gene Hadley on Lead Vocals, Daniel Lusk on Guitar, Don Murray on Bass and Billy Baker on Drums. Adopting the style and sound that were prominent in Los Angeles at the time, in 1985 they released an album, “Mark Of The Rocker” that would place the band in the hearts and minds of Hard Rock and Glam Metal fans for the next 5 years. A number of songs were played in full rotation on several radio stations throughout the region and launched them into cult hero status overnight. After their breakup in 1990 the members all pursued different directions, some music related, some not, but Hard Knox left an indelible mark that is still a viable 80s Rock sound to contend with, and easily comparable to their 80s metal counterparts of that period..In the early 2000's, Perris Records re-released the Mark Of the Rocker EP, re-titled "Combat Alley." The CD also included 5 tracks from the Demos recorded for MCA records after the initial success of the Mark Of The Rocker EP. Hard Knox's lineup shifted throughout their career and at one point they had Rick Ruhl on vocals, who would later go on to lead Every Mother's Nightmare. But the songwriting core of Hard Knox always remained with the founding members, Gene Hadley, Daniel Lusk and Billy Baker. Hard Knox has issued a few albums, compilations and re-issues over the years, all of which are very rare.
Album:
One of the best 80s underground hard rock band from the US, Knoxville, Tennessee based HARD KNOX - not to be confused with other band of the same name from Utah.These rockers put out a mighty fine seven track miniLP titled ‘Mark Of The Rocker’ back in 1985.But before that – and after since they broke up in 1990 – HARD KNOX recorded many songs, some of them compiled into this album titled ”All Ways End the Same (The Demo Collection)”.Forming in 1984, throughout the year the band wrote, rehearsed and recorded their first songs. Hard Knox’s line-up shifted throughout their career and at one point they had Rick Ruhl on vocals, who would later go on to lead Every Mother’s Nightmare. But the songwriting core of Hard Knox always remained with the founding members, vocalist Gene Hadley & guitarist Daniel Lusk.At this early stage, HARD KNOX’s sound was American sleazy, they turned more melodic for the miniLP ‘Mark Of The Rocker’, and then returned to the original glammy / sleazy in 1986.While being demos, the songs featured here are pretty impressive. Firstly there’s “First Things First” which has some real riffing glam, whilst “Bad Noize” would bring a smile to ole Taime’s face, cos they sound like the Faster Pussycat’s younger brothers.“Trapped in the City’s Web” though is the ultimate glam anthem I especially like the tempo changes on this one.The other cuts all follow the same sleazy hard rock pattern, with a couple being more pop metal, still biting. This band could have made it as they did some tapes for MCA but while in Hollywood negotiating the deal they screw up things with the company executives.This is wild, raw, unadulterated US 80s sleazy hard rock.
Line Up:
Gene Hadley – Lead Vocals
Rick Ruhl – Lead Vocals
Daniel Lusk – Guitar, Vocals
Don Murray – Bass, Vocals
Billy Baker – Drums
Jay Martin – Drums
Tracklist:
01. First Things First
02. Bad Noise
03. Trapped in the Cities Web
04. Ain’t No Saint
05. Too Far Gone
06. Blind Me with Your Love
07. Always Ends the Same
08. All Comes Back to You
09. Make No Mistake
10. Ain’t Talking ‘Bout No One
11. Tracks of Danger
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