Samson: Shock Tactics 12″ (new)

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Of all the bands in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement,Samsontakes the woulda/coulda/shoulda been big stars prize. The band’s talent and theatricality were undeniable; guitarist and singerPaul Samsonhad replaced Bernie Torm (of Gillan fame) in the band Scrapyard before foundingSamson, which soon enlisted the lead vocal talents of a certain “Bruce Bruce” akaBruce Dickinson, soon to be of Iron Maiden. Throw in bassistChris Aylmerand drummerThunderstick, who performed inside a metal cage wearing a gimp-style mask, and this was an outfit seemingly destined for big things.

But, constant promotional gaffes (e.g. booking them on tour with an ill-matched Robin Trower) led the band to terminate their contract with management, who promptly brought an injunction keeping them off the road. Then, their label (Gem) went bankrupt; as Dickinson says, they “made every mistake in the business.” In the midst of all the turmoil, though, the band made its third and finest record,Shock Tactics, which was ably helmed by AC/DC producerTony Platt; but, as Iron Maiden was recording next door at Battery Studios in London, the two bands became friendly, and Dickinson leftSamsonfor Iron Maiden just as the band received big offers from A&M and RCA, which were instantly withdrawn upon his departure.

So, classic music industry saga…classic British Heavy Metal! Real Gone Music is proud to presentShock Tacticsoncolored vinylcomplete with the original album insert the storied album’s first-ever vinyl reissue!