Top 10 Lääz Rockit Songs
"Lääz Rockit is a thrash metal band formed in San Francisco, California in 1982. Although one of the lesser-known groups of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, each album in their history has received high critical marks." (Wiki)Early Metallica was once one of Lääz Rockit’s supporting acts. Lääz Rockit returned the favor with a 2011 opening slot at Metallica’s 30th anniversary concert at the Fillmore.
Subgenres - thrash metal, speed metal, heavy metal.
Lääz Rockit released 6 albums and their most recent album came out in 2008 (most recent as of Nov 2015). They work on a new album.
Current or former Lääz Rockit members have also played in Heathen, Angel Witch, Vicious Rumors, Slough Feg, Pro-Pain, Skinlab, Soulfly, Ill Niño and M.O.D.
The speed, bass intro, screams, vox, guitars, solos - all amazing. I can see why Metallica was their supporting act in the early 80s.
I have nothing but admiration for their singer Michael Coons - he sounds like Bobby Blitz meets King Diamond meets Rob Halford.
A song from their most recent album Left for Dead, 2008 - a great comeback album after 17 years. Almost the same line-up, only the drummer is new. Their sound is updated but fortunately 2 things remained the same: great vocals and guitar solos.
I think vocals and lead guitars are the elements that stand out in their entire discography.
Update: their guitarist Phil Kettner was a student of Joe Satriani.
One of my Top 10 speed metal songs. Just awesome.
I have to admit that depending on the mood, I would put at #1 every song from #1- 8 on my list, including Forced To Fight.
Raw. Innovative. A timeless classic. Laaz Rockit at their very finest!
A very cool instrumental, awesome guitars.
A beautiful ballad, where the singer Michael Coons showcases that his great voice is also suitable for non-thrash music. This thrasher sounds here like a male version of Sade! And this makes me think he's probably the best thrash singer. Yes, the best vocal skills and versatility.
A 6 minute instrumental from their 2008 album, awesome guitars again.
It's heavy metal and not thrash but it's cool. This guy still had great voice in 2008.