Anyone remember a band called LETHAL?

[KYF_Cincinnati]

LETHAL scored some fine reviews for their 1990 debut, "Programmed", a solid progressive metal album in the early Queensryche mold. Check out some reviews here: [CLICK FOR REVIEWS]

Rumor has it, they are back together again. 2011 PPUSA hopeful maybe???

http://www.myspace.com/yourfavoritegod

-KYF

 

[TychoCelchu]

They were scheduled to play a Chicago Powerfest, right? Did they cancel or did that go ahead?

 

[mitchgx]

Programmed is touted as one of the great Queensryche-clone CDs, although when I'm looking for that, I reach for Siam's Prayer.

I actually like Lethal's second CD, Poison Seed, quite a bit better, but the purists felt it had too much of a "modern" edge.

 

[KYF_Cincinnati]

I actually like Lethal's second CD, Poison Seed, quite a bit better, but the purists felt it had too much of a "modern" edge.

That's surprising considering most LETHAL fans hated "Poisen Seed", calling it a slightly grunge influence. I didn't care for Poisen Seed much in 1997, but based on your comments, I'll dig it out and listen to it again.

 

[Undershadow]

they are back and working on a new release;here's their myspace link:http://www.myspace.com/yourfavoritegod I for one am glad they are still making music.If you can find their early demo it will kick you're a**..

 

[imaskinbeater]

One of my favorites. Poison Seed is more in the realm of Alice in Chains and as stated Programmed is Queensrychian

 

[mel_progson]

Their EP 'Your Favorite God' had a few cool tracks too.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

I enjoyed them at Powerfest. They played a lot of stuff from Programmed, so I was quite pleased.

 

[LunaTEKKE]

Their EP 'Your Favorite God' had a few cool tracks too.

Yep, love the bonus track "Balancing Act."

"Programmed" was actually one of my favorite CDs of that era. I lost track of the band, though, and picked up "Poison Seed" many years later. When I first put the CD in my player, I thought someone had put the wrong CD in the case!! I had to pull out the booklet and look at the bandmembers names to make sure it was the same band!

After finally tracking down "Your Favorite God", I could see the progression through the 3 releases. "Poison Seed" did grow on me over time, but it doesn't come close to "Programmed", IMO.

 

[jaimek]

Back when I did a DT fanzine (fifteen years ago or so?), I used to get CDs from record labels, one of which was Lethal's Poison Seed. I still have several tracks on regular play. Good shit.

 

[Big Daddy]

They played an awesome set at one of the Powermad shows, I believe it got cut short if I remember. I remember after the show running up to Malicoat(sp) with Glenn, Larry D and the gang and he looked scared to death, I dont think he was ready for the response that he got. I would love to hear some new material.

BigDaddy

 

[booB]

Awesome band!

 

[KYF_Cincinnati]

I remember after the show running up to Malicoat(sp) with Glenn, Larry D and the gang and he looked scared to death, I dont think he was ready for the response that he got.

BigDaddy

Hey BD, "He" meaning vocalist Tom Malicoat, right? What kind of response did he get and why were they cut short? Was anyone angry? Did the crowd want them to keep playing? What exactly happened? Just curious... thanks.

-KYF

 

[LarryD]

Hey BD, "He" meaning vocalist Tom Malicoat, right? What kind of response did he get and why were they cut short? Was anyone angry? Did the crowd want them to keep playing? What exactly happened? Just curious... thanks.

-KYF

***The set got cut short because it was the end of the night, and there was a curfew at the old Powermad venue. The Lethal die-hards, as mentioned, pretty much harassed Tom Malicoat the entire time he was there, with me telling him he was pretty much my god of worship (ask Ken golden to tell this funny story). The Lethal set was amazing. I couldn't believe this was Lethal I was seeing. One of the best shows ever at Powermad. After their set - with the hormones still kickin in - Big Daddy, me, Glenn, Todd, Troy and a few others here cornered Tom for pictures, and he looked absolutely frightened during the moment. Try to imagine Big Daddy keeping Tom at bay while the rest of pose for pictures with our vocal god. It was pretty funny at the time. I still have the pictures - I should post them here.

 

[KYF_Cincinnati]

...I still have the pictures - I should post them here.

I would love to see those pics, especially after hearing the story. Great story BTW. If it's easier you can email them to mcfay2000@yahaoo.com. Thanks.

I've been listening to LEATHAL since 1986, (when they released their fist EP), and I must agree that Malicoat is a rediculous vocalist. Just awesome.

 

[booB]

haha... at Powerfest, Tom Mallicoat was walking from room to room at the Super 8, engaging in impromptu accoustic duets with random people.

 

[Pelata]

I used to have Programmed back in the day...haven't heard it in a really long time though...

 

[Hawk]

Lethal are the shit!! I saw them in Germany at the Keep It True festival and that was one of the best concerts I ever saw. I had been waiting to see them live since 1990, when I bought 'Programmed. Check out their myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/yourfavoritegod

They are recording a new album!

 

[eaeolian]

Oh, so he had Brian Gordon syndrome??

He can't actually have Flash Gordon syndrome without video assistance...

 

[OrbWeaver]

Saw them at Ozzfest Jr. I mean, Powerfest. The set was good, but I'm pretty sure the singer was on something. He didn't make a whole lot of sense when he tried to banter with the crowd.