Dusting off a forgotten gem...

[Harvester]

Shotgun Messiah's "Violent New Breed"

This album was released way the hell ahead of its time (1993). I agree with others that said if this album was released under a new band name today, it would be a hit and sell a shitload of records.

It's simply one of the all-time underrated classics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwgQCe21zI0

 

[MetalAges]

"The Explorer" from their debut is one ofthe greatest instrumental tunes around in my opinion. I'll have to go back and re-listen to VNB, I thought the debut album was killer though. Here's my first taste of Shotgun Messiah (killer solo!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KT4TcJTTjg

 

[AMBR]

Wow, thanks for sharing. That sounds very current. Early 90's was a bad time to be releasing anything like this. They should re-release it.

 

[Harvester]

Deron,

There is no comparison between early SM as it was glam/sleaze (and most of it sucks..lol). "Violent New Breed" ushered in a dark/industrial sound that was different from anything they had ever done. It is similar to the shift that Pantera did.

 

[7thSaviour]

You hit this one right on the head, Glenn! VNB is killer! 10/10

 

[Bear]

I was huge into Shotgun Messiah until that album came out, I could never get into that album at all, I still have it, like new in the cd case.. I thought Second Coming was their best release. Loved that song Heartbreak BLVD. Harry K Cody was a ripping guitarist!!

Bear

 

[Harvester]

Bear,

My copy is beat to shit and plays even with a few scratches. If you want to sell it, give me a shout.

 

[Dragongrrrl]

Hell yeah! I loved that album when it came out...had it on tape until I wore it out from playing it in the car, and now have it on cd. Great stuff.

 

[Bear]

Bear,

My copy is beat to shit and plays even with a few scratches. If you want to sell it, give me a shout.

I'll give it to you....I'll bring it with me to Atlanta

 

[VenomGA]

I couldn;t get into this cd either! I preferred their previous sleeze/glam stuff.

 

[Magius]

I love it. It was definately 15-20 years ahead of its time.
Violent New Breed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwgQCe21zI0

 

[eaeolian]

Much like T-Ride (which came out around the same time), a great guitar album that doesn't SOUND like a great guitar album. I like this one a lot - I don't have it on CD, though. Need to rectify that...

 

[FatesFan]

Much like T-Ride (which came out around the same time), a great guitar album that doesn't SOUND like a great guitar album. I like this one a lot - I don't have it on CD, though. Need to rectify that...

T-Ride was the sh#t!

I also preferred their previous sleeze/glam stuff from Shotgun Messiah.

 

[MetalAges]

Deron,

There is no comparison between early SM as it was glam/sleaze (and most of it sucks..lol). "Violent New Breed" ushered in a dark/industrial sound that was different from anything they had ever done. It is similar to the shift that Pantera did.

Glam...had its ... place.....Mr. JOVI! I liked that album damn it...

 

[Thorn23TX]

I can't believe I've finally found the other two people who own the T-Ride CD! LOL

Jeff Tyson was a killer guitarist. Zombies From HELL!!!

Back on topic: I never got into Shotgun Messiah back in the day, but will check out all these links to see what I missed out on.

 

[edgeofthorns]

I remember SM's stuff being played some on Headbanger's Ball, but I don't remember anything from them. I might have to check it out sometime.

 

[J-Dubya 777]

I can't believe I've finally found the other two people who own the T-Ride CD! LOL

Jeff Tyson was a killer guitarist. Zombies From HELL!!!

Back on topic: I never got into Shotgun Messiah back in the day, but will check out all these links to see what I missed out on.

Make me 3......I even saw T-Ride live, I can't remember if the opened for Mr. Big or Stariani, or someone else. GREAT cd. Too bad the band seemed to vaporize.......

I got a good price for my SM cds when I sold them, Never really cared for them too much...



J-Dubya

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

I like this thread, it reminds me of a cd I haven't listened to in years. STEVE JONES "Fire and Gasoline". This album is so simple musically and lyrically, but it rips big time!

 

[Creeps]

I like this thread, it reminds me of a cd I haven't listened to in years. STEVE JONES "Fire and Gasoline". This album is so simple musically and lyrically, but it rips big time!

I was always into Shotgun Messiah, but the Steve Jones disc got more play than a lot of other crap that came out in that year, 1989 I believe.

the T-Ride was an original disc as well. 2 songs off that got a LOT of play in Florida at that time.

 

[Taliwakker]

I love T-Ride....one of the best cds ever released imo.

Anyone heard Tyson's latest band Stimulator?