{"id":6414,"date":"2017-02-07T16:53:36","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T16:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/index.php\/2017\/02\/07\/king-kobra-reissues-the-first-two-releases\/"},"modified":"2017-02-07T16:53:36","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T16:53:36","slug":"king-kobra-reissues-the-first-two-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2017\/02\/07\/king-kobra-reissues-the-first-two-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"KING KOBRA reissues the first two releases"},"content":{"rendered":"


DURING THE 1980s the music scene was exploding with an abundance of great rock bands – including multi-platinum sellers such as M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, Quiet Riot and RATT \u2013 but there was always room for talented new contenders. For KING KOBRA this was an invitation from heaven, launching onto a landscape that was primed for killer hard rock, enormous sales, and unlimited airplay. It comes as no surprise then, that respected re-issue label ROCK CANDY RECORDS has turned a spotlight on their first two classic albums, \u2018Ready To Strike\u2019 and \u2018Thrill Of A Lifetime\u2019.\u00a0 Both titles are set to be reissued on February 10th having been fully remastered with enhanced 16-page booklets featuring rare photos, new interviews, and a 4,000 word essay penned by Malcolm Dome.<\/p>\n

Formed in California in 1984, by seasoned drummer Carmine Appice (Cactus, Beck Bogart & Appice, Ozzy Osbourne) and featuring vocalist Mark Free (Unruly Child), guitarists John Michael Philips & Mick Sweda (Bulletboys) and bassist Johnny Rod (WASP), the band won instant attention for their unique look \u2013 four blondes and one brunette. Produced by Spencer Proffer (Quiet Riot, WASP, Cheap Trick) and signed to Capitol Records, the band\u2019s debut album, originally issued in 1985, won them the attention of fans and critics alike by delivering one of the year\u2019s best records. Tracks such as \u2018Hunger\u2019, \u2018Tough Guys\u2019, \u2018Piece Of The Rock\u2019 and the title track itself are pivotal examples of some of the best mid 80\u2019s hard rock.<\/p>\n

\u2018Thrill Of A Lifetime\u2019, their sophomore album, originally issued in 1986, saw the band shift gear, modernising their sound and focussing on more accessible songs, perhaps modelled on the chart success of artists like Bon Jovi and Cinderella. The material was spearheaded by the hugely infectious \u2018Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)\u2019, a track that was included on the hit movie \u2018Iron Eagle\u2019. Elsewhere there\u2019s \u2018Feel The Heat\u2019, \u2018Raise Your Hands To Rock\u2019 and \u2018Dream On\u2019 for further proof of their\u00a0 hard rocking credentials.<\/p>\n

Each album can be ordered via these links:<\/p>\n

‘Ready to Strike’:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/j53bggh<\/p>\n

‘Thrill of a Lifetime:’ http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/z2lbfum<\/p>\n

\u2018READY TO STRIKE\u2019 TRACKLISTING:<\/p>\n

1. READY TO STRIKE
2. HUNGER
3. SHADOW RIDER
4. SHAKE UP
5. ATTENTION
6. BREAKIN\u2019 OUT
7. TOUGH GUYS
8. DANCING WITH DESIRE
9. SECOND THOUGHTS
10. PIECE OF THE ROCK<\/p>\n

\u2018THRILL OF A LIFETIME\u2019 TRACKLISTING:<\/p>\n

1. SECOND TIME AROUND
2. DREAM ON
3. FEEL THE HEAT
4. THRILL OF A LIFETIME
5. ONLY THE STRONG WILL SURVIVE
6. IRON EAGLE (NEVER SAY DIE)
7. HOME STREET HOME
8. OVERNIGHT SENSATION
9. RAISE YOUR HANDS TO ROCK
10. PARTY ANIMAL
BONUS TRACK
11. HOME SWEET HOME (Street Mix)<\/p>\n

Source: rockcandyrecords.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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