Lethal - Biography
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1982-
Biography
The band was formed by brothers Eric and Glen Cook along with Jay Simpson the original drummer and Brian Goins the original singer, Brian came up with the name Lethal. Lethal also added a second guitarist, Chuck Gollar in 1982. Gollar was replaced by Dell Hull in 1983.
Lethal decided they wanted a different style of vocals and in 1984, Brian Goins was released and Tom Malicoat was asked to come aboard. Lethal made one appearance with the line up consisting of Tom Malicoat, Eric Cook, Glen Cook, Dell Hull and Jay Simpson. A second show was planned but was canceled due to circumstances beyond the band's control.
In 1985, Lethal went into the studio to record "The Arrival". The songs were recorded, however at the time the band was set for the final mix down, Simpson, for personal reasons decided to leave the band. Lethal completed the mix down using Simpson's drums. After Simpson's departure Lethal added drummer, Adrian Powers. Lethal would return to the studio, and with Powers on drums, re-record "The Arrival". It was released in 1987.
In 1988, Lethal began negotiating a record contract and after an agreement was reached and it was time to sign the contract, Adrian Powers had a change of heart and was reluctant to sign, not wanting to commit to touring. Eric Cook placed a call to Jay Simpson to see if he would consider coming back. Simpson, who was recently married, declined. (Eric Cook was a groomsman at Simpson's wedding.) In 1988, Lethal added Jerry Hartman on drums.
The band has since released two studio albums, one EP and a music video of the song Immune from the first album. Programmed was reissued in 1997. In 1998 Lethal contributed a song (S.A.T.O.) to the Ozzy Osbourne tribute album "Legend of a Madman". In 1999 they performed at the Powermad Festival in Baltimore MD. In 2003 Tom Malicoat was seeking for musicians to form a new band. In 2006 Lethal reunited with Your Favorite God line-up, and started rehearsing for upcoming live dates, as well as writing material for their new album. The album was never released. The band's sound is often compared with Queensrÿche and Crimson Glory.
In April of 2007 Lethal played their first show in ten years at the Chicago Powerfest in Mokena, IL.
In April of 2007 Lethal performed at the Keep It True festival in Germany.
In June of 2007 Lethal performed at the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany.
In July of 2008 Lethal performed at the Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany.
On August 23, 2012, founding member Eric Cook died from cancer.
In April of 2014, Lethal performed at the Keep It True Festival in Germany.
On Feb 26th of 2016, Lethal performed at the Up The Hammers Festival in Athens Greece.
On May 7th of 2016, Lethal performed at the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago IL.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Lethal.KY/about/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=page_info
Lethal decided they wanted a different style of vocals and in 1984, Brian Goins was released and Tom Malicoat was asked to come aboard. Lethal made one appearance with the line up consisting of Tom Malicoat, Eric Cook, Glen Cook, Dell Hull and Jay Simpson. A second show was planned but was canceled due to circumstances beyond the band's control.
In 1985, Lethal went into the studio to record "The Arrival". The songs were recorded, however at the time the band was set for the final mix down, Simpson, for personal reasons decided to leave the band. Lethal completed the mix down using Simpson's drums. After Simpson's departure Lethal added drummer, Adrian Powers. Lethal would return to the studio, and with Powers on drums, re-record "The Arrival". It was released in 1987.
In 1988, Lethal began negotiating a record contract and after an agreement was reached and it was time to sign the contract, Adrian Powers had a change of heart and was reluctant to sign, not wanting to commit to touring. Eric Cook placed a call to Jay Simpson to see if he would consider coming back. Simpson, who was recently married, declined. (Eric Cook was a groomsman at Simpson's wedding.) In 1988, Lethal added Jerry Hartman on drums.
The band has since released two studio albums, one EP and a music video of the song Immune from the first album. Programmed was reissued in 1997. In 1998 Lethal contributed a song (S.A.T.O.) to the Ozzy Osbourne tribute album "Legend of a Madman". In 1999 they performed at the Powermad Festival in Baltimore MD. In 2003 Tom Malicoat was seeking for musicians to form a new band. In 2006 Lethal reunited with Your Favorite God line-up, and started rehearsing for upcoming live dates, as well as writing material for their new album. The album was never released. The band's sound is often compared with Queensrÿche and Crimson Glory.
In April of 2007 Lethal played their first show in ten years at the Chicago Powerfest in Mokena, IL.
In April of 2007 Lethal performed at the Keep It True festival in Germany.
In June of 2007 Lethal performed at the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany.
In July of 2008 Lethal performed at the Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany.
On August 23, 2012, founding member Eric Cook died from cancer.
In April of 2014, Lethal performed at the Keep It True Festival in Germany.
On Feb 26th of 2016, Lethal performed at the Up The Hammers Festival in Athens Greece.
On May 7th of 2016, Lethal performed at the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago IL.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Lethal.KY/about/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=page_info