Album: Stand Tall by Killer Dwarfs (1986)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Description: Stand Tall is the second studio album released by Canadian metal band Killer Dwarfs.  It was released in 1986 by indie label Maze/A&M in Canada and Grudge Records in the USA.  It is the first album to feature new guitarist Hall, who quickly emerged as the band's new creative leader, writing all of Stand Tall's ten tracks

MuchMusic's new Pepsi Power Hour provided substantial airplay for the single "Stand Tall (Stick to Your Guns)" in Canada, while MTV provided some American exposure for the band. With the addition of national tours of the United States, the exposure got the band noticed, which eventually led them to signing with major label Epic Records.

Artist Background: Killer Dwarfs were a Canadian heavy metal band who formed in late 1981 in Oshawa, Ontario, and who enjoyed moderate success in their native Canada in the 1980s. Known for their offbeat sense of humor (all band members adopted the surname "Dwarf"), they were nominated for two Juno Awards during their career. Though not British, they were sometimes compared to NWOBHM acts such as Iron Maiden and Saxon. Part of the Oshawa, Ontario, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Babylon A.D., BulletBoys, Kick Axe, Vain

Music Scene: Part of the Oshawa, Ontario, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, 1980s, Album


Stand Tall is the second studio album released by Canadian metal band Killer Dwarfs.  It was released in 1986 by indie label Maze/A&M in Canada and Grudge Records in the USA.  It is the first album to feature new guitarist Hall, who quickly emerged as the band's new creative leader, writing all of Stand Tall's ten tracks

MuchMusic's new Pepsi Power Hour provided substantial airplay for the single "Stand Tall (Stick to Your Guns)" in Canada, while MTV provided some American exposure for the band. With the addition of national tours of the United States, the exposure got the band noticed, which eventually led them to signing with major label Epic Records.

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