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Turbo (Polish Band)
Turbo is a Polish heavy metal band. It was started in January 1980 in Poznań by Henryk Tomczak (formerly in Stress and Heam, both pioneering Polish hard rock groups). Turbo has been described as one of the most important bands in Polish heavy metal.Babula, Jordan. Brzykcy, Paweł. Dąbrowski, Paweł. Gajewski, Marcin. Filipowski, Robert. Kirmuć, Michał. Koziczyński, Bartosz. Królikowska, Wiktoria. Królikowski, Wiesław. Kszczotek, Grzegorz. Machała, Wojciech. Pawlak, Marcin. Świrkowicz, Marek. Weiss, Wiesław. ''50 na 50: najważniejsze płyty polskiego rocka'' (pl). ''Teraz Rock'' 4(50)/2007. ISS1730-394X/ref> Turbo's most famous album is ''Kawaleria Szatana'' (''Satan's Cavalry''), considered an opus of Polish heavy metal. The band is best known for the tracks "Dorosłe Dzieci", "Jaki był ten dzień", "Żołnierz fortuny" and "Wszystko będzie ok". History 1980–1989 The first line-up was Wojciech Hoffmann (guitar), Wojciech Anioła (drums) and Wojciech Sowula (voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poznań
Poznań () is a city on the River Warta in west-central Poland, within the Greater Poland region. The city is an important cultural and business centre, and one of Poland's most populous regions with many regional customs such as Saint John's Fair (''Jarmark Świętojański''), traditional Saint Martin's croissants and a local dialect. Among its most important heritage sites are the Renaissance Old Town, Town Hall and Gothic Cathedral. Poznań is the fifth-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. As of 2021, the city's population is 529,410, while the Poznań metropolitan area (''Metropolia Poznań'') comprising Poznań County and several other communities is inhabited by over 1.1 million people. It is one of four historical capitals of medieval Poland and the ancient capital of the Greater Poland region, currently the administrative capital of the province called Greater Poland Voivodeship. Poznań is a center of trade, sports, education, technology and touri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorosłe Dzieci
''Dorosłe dzieci'' is the first studio album by the Polish heavy metal band Turbo. It was released in 1983 in Poland through Polton. The album was recorded in July, August and November 1982 at Rozgłośnia Polskiego Radia studio, in Szczecin Szczecin (, , german: Stettin ; sv, Stettin ; Latin: ''Sedinum'' or ''Stetinum'') is the capital and largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland. Located near the Baltic Sea and the German border, it is a major s .... The cover art was created by Alek Januszewski and photographs by Antoni Zdebiak. Track listing Personnel Release history References {{DEFAULTSORT:Dorosle Dzieci 1982 debut albums Turbo (Polish band) albums Polish-language albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flotsam And Jetsam (band)
Flotsam and Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1981. Before settling on its current name in 1984, the band had existed under three different names, Paradox, Dredlox and Dogz. Their current lineup includes vocalist Eric "A.K" Knutson, guitarists Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley, bassist Bill Bodily, and drummer Ken Mary. Flotsam and Jetsam went through several lineup changes over the years, leaving Knutson as the only constant member. They are also notable for featuring founding member and bassist Jason Newsted, who left the band shortly after the release of their debut album to join Metallica as Cliff Burton's successor. Flotsam and Jetsam has released fourteen studio albums in their career, with the latest being 2021's '' Blood in the Water''. Despite not achieving similar levels of commercial success as some of their thrash metal contemporaries, the band emerged as part of the second wave of the genre in the mid-to-late 1980s (alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthrax (American Band)
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the East Coast. The band has released 11 studio albums, several other albums, and 26 singles, including collaborating on a single with American hip hop group Public Enemy. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of 10 million. Four of the band's studio albums have also achieved gold certifications by the RIAA, including their third full-length record ''Among the Living'' (1987), which cemented Anthrax's reputation as one of the most successful thrash metal bands. Anthrax's lineup has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alive! (Turbo Album)
''Alive!'' is the first live album by the Polish heavy metal band Turbo. It was released in 1988 through Tonpress. The album was recorded on December 30, 1986, and April 3, 1987, at Metalmania '87 and Metal Battle '86 (Spodek, Katowice). The cover art was created by Jerzy Kurczak. Track listing Bonus tracks Personnel *Wojciech Hoffmann - guitar *Grzegorz Kupczyk - vocal *Andrzej Łysów - guitar *Bogusz Rutkiewicz - bass guitar *Tomasz Goehs - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... *Robert "Litza" Friedrich - guitar (tracks 14 and 15) Release history References {{DEFAULTSORT:Alive! (Turbo Album) Turbo (Polish band) albums 1988 live albums Polish-language albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from the band, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, ''Master of Puppets'' (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, '' ...And Justice for All'' (1988), gave Metallica its first Grammy Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Warrior
''Ostatni wojownik'' is the fourth studio album by the Polish heavy metal band Turbo. It was released in 1987 in Poland through Pronit. The album was recorded in May–September 1987 at Giełda studio, Poznań. The cover art was created by Jerzy Kurczak. The album was also issued as a cassette by Polton, with different cover artwork. The 2001 rerelease of ''Ostatni wojownik'' has a bonus track and a different song order. The English version of the album entitled ''Last Warrior'' was released in 1988 in Germany through Noise Records. The album was recorded in March 1988 at Musiclab Studio in Germany. The cover art was created by Don Maitz, and photos by Maciej Głowaczewski. Track listing Personnel ; Turbo *Grzegorz Kupczyk - vocal, keyboard *Wojciech Hoffmann - guitar, backing vocal *Bogusz Rutkiewicz - bass guitar *Andrzej Łysów - guitar, backing vocals *Tomasz Goehs - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostatni Wojownik
''Ostatni wojownik'' is the fourth studio album by the Polish heavy metal band Turbo. It was released in 1987 in Poland through Pronit. The album was recorded in May–September 1987 at Giełda studio, Poznań. The cover art was created by Jerzy Kurczak. The album was also issued as a cassette by Polton, with different cover artwork. The 2001 rerelease of ''Ostatni wojownik'' has a bonus track and a different song order. The English version of the album entitled ''Last Warrior'' was released in 1988 in Germany through Noise Records. The album was recorded in March 1988 at Musiclab Studio in Germany. The cover art was created by Don Maitz, and photos by Maciej Głowaczewski. Track listing Personnel ; Turbo *Grzegorz Kupczyk - vocal, keyboard *Wojciech Hoffmann - guitar, backing vocal *Bogusz Rutkiewicz - bass guitar *Andrzej Łysów - guitar, backing vocals *Tomasz Goehs - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal Mind Records
Metal Mind Productions (MMP) is a Polish record label founded in 1987. The label focuses on rock and heavy metal. MMP is also publisher of ''Metal Hammer'', the largest and the oldest heavy metal magazine. As a concert agency, it organises Metalmania, the largest heavy metal event in Central–Eastern Europe, and it organised over 1000 concerts, including Monsters of Rock in Poland, 1991. Metal Mind Productions over the years became the subject of criticism from such bands as Malevolent Creation, Enter Chaos, Behemoth and Moonlight among others, for releasing unauthorized records and lack of professionalism. They purchased rights for several albums from Empire Records that include titles from such bands as Totem, Sammath Naur, Dissenter, Deivos, Archeon, Spinal Cord, Demise, Naumachia, and Pyorrhoea. and re-released them in 2007 and 2008 although the musicians were not been informed about the deal and were unable to contact Metal Mind. Metal Mind had a licensing deal with Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. While fluid in the early years of the band, the lineup for most of the band's history has consisted of Harris, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, drummer Nicko McBrain, and guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers. The band have released 41 albums, including 17 studio albums, 13 live albums, four EPs and seven compilations. They have also released 47 singles and 20 video albums. Two electronic games have been released with Iron Maiden soundtracks, and the band's music is featured in a number of other video games. As pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement, Iron Maiden achieved initial success during the early 1980s. After several lineup changes, the band went on to release a series of UK and US Platinum and Gold albums, including 1980's eponymous debut album, 1981's '' Killers'', 1982's '' The Number of the Beast' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smak Ciszy
''Smak ciszy'' is the second studio album by the Polish heavy metal band Turbo. It was released in 1985 in Poland through Klub płytowy "Razem". The cover art was created by Jacek Brzosowski and photographs by Andrzej Szozda. ''Smak ciszy'' is dedicated to Iron Maiden. Track listing Personnel ; Turbo *Grzegorz Kupczyk - vocal *Wojciech Hoffmann - guitar *Bogusz Rutkiewicz - bass guitar *Andrzej Łysów - guitar *Alan Sors - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... ; Production * Jacek Brzosowski - artwork * Halina Jarczyk - engineer assistant * Andrzej Szozda - photography * Krzysztof Domaszczyński - producer * Marek Wajcht - producer * Jacek Mastykarz - recording * Dodek Żywioł - technician Release history References {{Authority control 1985 albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
