Squadron

Description

Sometimes, you lose faith. Labels like Noise, Steamhammer, Mausoleum, Earthshaker or the GAMA label group released many important and good albums in the 80s, but also average or worse albums. Meanwhile, a talented and catchy band, SQUADRON, from the Stuttgart area, remained unknown (until today). Even on Encyclopedia Metallum, you won’t find an entry with the two demos they recorded in 1984 and 1985. That is no longer the case. The band was founded in 1983, influenced by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Warrior, Manowar, Ozzy Osbourne and Dio. One of their first concerts took place as support for Tyrant. They quickly gained a reputation as a gigantic live band, especially since they paid attention not only to polished songs, but also to their outfits and their show. A few months later, 400 fans came to the Neckerhalle in Esslingen, while Accept were playing just next door on the same day. They also broke the attendance record at “Die Rohre” in Stuttgart, where they gave a great concert after the second demo. Of course, bigger labels were also in contact, but no contract was signed. After a festival with Rage, Veto and Stranger, as well as a few concerts with Czakan, 1987 marked the end of the band. Michael Moretto then joined Kymera to replace Andi Deris, who left to join Pink Cream 69. Klaus Sperling is still active in the scene and has been with Nitrogods since 2011. He became known for his drumming talents with Primal Fear, Sinner, MP and Freedom Call. The material has been carefully restored and remastered and is now available for the first time on CD and LP. The booklet and cover contain liner notes and tons of photos and illustrations. This band could have gone far back then...