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Moore

Moore is a power-thrash metal band formed by vocalist Jim Moore. Their new sound unveiled in 2009's "Guillotines and Angel Wings," is a synthesis of Joe Johnson's power metal guitars and Haakon Sjoegren's thrash drumming. Marcus Corich lends tight, virtuosic lines on Bass. Moore is based in Denver, Colorado. In addition to the Denver theater circuit, they play stages from the midwest to the world famous Whisky in Hollywood. Moore and its members have played with Judas Priest, WASP, Manowar, Ratt, MSG, members of Slipknot, The Toilet Boys, and Uli Jon Roth.

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Backwater

There are at least 3 bands with the name Backwater: (1) Backwater (Germany) Thrash Metal band formed in 1981 who released two full-length albums: "Revelation" (1984) and "Final Strike" (1986). Changed name to Tai Pan, releasing "Slow Death" (1995), and then changed their name again to X-Ray, under which they released "Dehumanized" (1996).
discography and reviews: metal archives Line-up:
Miguel Di Muzio - Bass
Thomas Guschelbauer - Guitars (1981-1993, 2008-present), Vocals (1981-1988)
Achim Schmietow - Vocals, Bass (1981-1987), Guitars (2008-present)

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Turbo

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Turbo is a metal band. It was started in January 1980 by Henryk Tomczak (formerly in Stress and Heam, both pioneering groups). The first line-up were formed by Wojciech Hoffmann – guitar, Wojciech Anioła – drums and Wojciech Sowula – vocals. Soon a single was released, the tracks being W środku tej nocy (Deep in the Night) and Byłem z tobą tyle lat (So many years with you).

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Axxis

In 1988 after sending in only one demo song AXXIS were signed to EMI Electrola. The debut album "Kingdom of the Night", 1989 which was already released in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia and the USA sold 100 000 copies immediately. It became the best selling debut album by a Hard Rock band in Germany in 1989. "Axxis II" marked a similar huge success in 1990, followed by the authentic and energetic live release "Access All Areas" a year later. The ambitious "The Big Thrill" became a best seller in 1993.

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Warrior

There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Warrior is a band based in Southern California. Formed in 1982 by San Diego, CA natives Parramore McCarthy (vocals) and the guitar duo of Joe Floyd and Tommy Asakawa, the band quickly made inroads on the L.A. scene when local radio station KMET started to play a demo of the band's soon-to-be signature song, Fighting For The Earth This led to a contract with MCA Records in America and Virgin subsidiary, 10 Records, in Europe.

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Cryer

Cryer - A 1980's rock band (as opposed to Metal) from Birmingham, heavily influenced by Deep Purple. Released a self financed single, titled "The Visionary" by the winner of a local radio contest. Broke up, then had an album released under the name "Force" so reformed. Then broke up again. Guitarist Stu now plays in comedy tribute band "Ian The Goat Sings Black sabbath". They are better than the name would suggest. Graham careless now sings in the band bat hat harry www.myspace.

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Stitch

There are six bands named Stitch: (1) A defunct Swedish heavy metal band that released the single 'Devil's Deal' in 1982, two demos in 1982 and 1985, and an non-metal AOR single ('You Light my Fire') in 1988. (2)A metalcore band from San Jose, CA that had a shortlived but explosive existence. They were compared to bands like Soulfly, Sepultura, Chimaira, and Deftones. Live, they were a force to be reckoned with, creating an atmosphere of chaos that wowed crowds all over the west coast.

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Tysondog

Tysondog were a English heavy metal band formed in Newcastle, in the year 1983 during the NWOBHM boom. They quickly signed to Neat Records and issued their debut single 'Eat the Rich' that same year. 1984 saw their first full-length, 'Beware of the Dog,' which was produced by none other than Cronos of Venom. Cronos even perfomed backing vocals on the track "Demon" (listen for him in the chorus). An EP, 'Shoot to Kill' was released in 1985...

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Jackal

There are five bands with the name Jackal :
1. A Canadian psychedelic rock band active in the early 1970s, releasing the album Awake in 1973. 2. A Japanese heavy/speed metal group. 3. A dutch metal band from amsterdam. 4. A Danish heavy metal band formed in 1987. They released three albums before splitting up in 1999.
In 2009 they are back with a new album called "IV" which is set to release on May 22nd via Pure Steel Records Albums: Rise (1990)
Vague Visions (1993)

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