Album: Shock Tactics by Samson (1981)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Description: Shock Tactics is an album by British heavy metal band Samson. It was released in 1981 as the band's third studio album, and singer Bruce Dickinson's last one with the band before joining Iron Maiden (who were ironically recording their last album with Paul Di'Anno in the same studio with Killers.

Artist Background: Samson was a British hard rock band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They are best known for their first three albums with future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson, then known as "Bruce Bruce", and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham Purkis), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor had a successful music career being a mem... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, 1980s, Album

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Shock Tactics is an album by British heavy metal band Samson. It was released in 1981 as the band's third studio album, and singer Bruce Dickinson's last one with the band before joining Iron Maiden (who were ironically recording their last album with Paul Di'Anno in the same studio with Killers.

Shock Tactics

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