Metal Caravans

Genre: Hard Rock

TRACKLIST:

01 - Kids Are Wired

02 - Freight Train

03 - Edge Of The Knife

04 - Rising Of The Phoenix

05 - Whiskey River

06 - Smooth As Silk

07 - L.A. May Day

08 - Rain

09 - Better Get Up

10 - Big Mountain

11 - Hot Jersey Nights

12 - Whiskey Man

13 - Beer Bash Boogie

Line Up:

Billy Evans: Bass
Bobby Arechiga: Drums
Wilbur Hess: Guitars & Vocals

[1992 debut release, on the Australian Albert Rec. Very immediate and quality Hard Rock/ Metal. Strongheart formed in LA in 1988 by Wilbur & Bobby with Bill Evans on bass. With influences from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Jack Daniels, the band relocated to Sheffield UK & quickly built up a large following and reputation for being the hardest rocking band around. In 1991 they were signed by Vanda & Young, AC/DC's management & recorded their first album 'Hard Wired' in Australia. They returned to the UK and were featured in session on Tommy Vance's Friday Rock Show, but problems with the record company distribution meant they failed to capitalise on the success of this and their MTV featured single 'Kids are Wired'. The band recorded a second album 'Ritual', but bass player Billy Evans left for the USA soon after. In 1998 Chris McMahon of Haze, World Turtle, Treebeard, and Satsuma! joined the band & they resumed a hectic touring schedule, which included an appearance at the Borstrock festival in Holland.Wilbur returned to the USA at the end of 2001, effectively putting the band on hold. Chris returned to working with his other bands & Bobby has carved out a successful career in drum tuition & drum clinics, as well as being an in demand session player.Wilbur is now back in the UK & the band are gearing up for a fresh round of tour dates.

 
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