#tony portaro

[theart2rock]

Whiplash & Mortal Factor

WHIPLASH - 40 Years of Power and Pain Amerikanische Speed-Metal-Legende WHIPLASH kündigt Europatour an: Machen Sie sich bereit für eine elektrisierende Tour mit dem amerikanischen Speed-Metal- Kraftpaket WHIPLASH. WHIPLASH sind für ihre unerbittliche Energie und ihren ikonischen Sound bekannt und versprechen ein unvergessliches Erlebnis Erleben Sie vier Jahrzehnte Macht und vollgepackte Auftritte. Die Tour von WHIPLASH ist ein Zeugnis ihres bleibenden Erbes, das insbesondere durch ihren klassischen Thrash geprägt ist. Angeführt vom unbezwingbaren Tony Portaro, dem Mastermind der Band, ist WHIPLASH auf dem Weg und begeistern Bühnen in ganz Europa mit ihrer charakteristischen Mischung aus Kraft und Intensität. Eine mitreißende Reise durch die Annalen der Speed-Metal-Geschichte. – https://www.facebook.com/WhiplashThrash https://www.officialwhiplash.com/ Special Guest: Mortal Factor Die Schweizer Thrash-Metal-Maschine Mortal Factor wurde im April 2003 gegründet und hat sich in über 80 Live-Shows eine große Fangemeinde in ganz Europa aufgebaut. Zusammen mit Bands wie Entombed, Tankard, Aborted, Fear my Thoughts, Debauchery, Cataract, Hollenthon, Requiem und Disparaged wurden die Bühnen unter dem Chaos von Mortal Factor in Schutt und Asche gelegt. Quelle: Musigburg Lesen Sie den ganzen Artikel

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Aug 14th 1989 Whiplash released the album “Insult to Injury”

Did you know…

The album saw the addition of vocalist, Glenn Hansen, as Tony Portaro concentrated on guitar duties instead of the dual role he had performed on previous albums

[thisdayinmetal]

This Day in Metal August 14th

This Day in Metal August 14th

Aug 14th 1988 Screamer released their debut album “Target: Earth” Did you know….It was released on Ann Boleyn’s New Renaissance Records. It would be Screamer’s only offering for 20 years. Aug 14th 1989 Whiplash released the album “Insult to Injury” Did you know…The album saw the addition of vocalist, Glenn Hansen, as Tony Portaro concentrated on guitar duties instead of the dual role he had…

[goatilocks13]

I have been a fan of Whiplash (aka The Three Tony’s: Portaro, Bono, Scaglione) since their "Thunderstruck" demo, which I acquired as a tape trader and college radio DJ back in 1984. The band were already signed to Roadrunner Records when I joined the label in December 1987, and their killer second album “Ticket To Mayhem” had been released that past October.

My initial job was College Radio Promotion and since “Ticket To Mayhem” was still new, I turned my attention to figuring out how to give it the leg up at college radio. In literally the first thing I ever did at Roadrunner, I decided to bring the band to the office and schedule a couple of days of radio station phoners. That was a pretty standard thing to do back then so I needed an angle to make it fun and get the DJs to engage. I came up with the idea to print up the ticket seen on the cheesy 3D front cover and send it out to my mailing list. I wish I had a photo of the back of the ticket, but it basically told the DJs that they were holding their ticket to interview the band and to call me to schedule a phoner on one of those two days.

What do I recall about the two days? All 3 guys came (including Scaglione’s replacement, drummer Joe Cangelosi) and hysterically every time they would be asked to record an ID for one of the stations they would end it by screaming "Swallow the slaughter!!!" into the phone. That was from Potaro's second line on the album (via the crushing opener “Walk The Plank.”). It’s clearly an expression they loved as they would later use it as a song title on 2009’s "Unborn Again" album.

I still have one of these tickets somewhere but as it would take hours to find so I have included two pics from online. You know who else has one? Joe Cangelosi. One of these pics is from him. The bands will always tell you the label did nothing etc… but the proof exists, ha ha.

R.I.P. Tony Bono.

- Monte Conner, Roadrunner Records.

[rp-kat]

Whiplash

1987

Metallian  #3

[rikirachtman]

Whiplash - Power and Pain (1986) review

Great music is often hidden behind horrendous cover art. Nowhere is that more apparent than in “Power and Pain”, the first album by New Jersey thrash metal trio Whiplash, and the second album (that I’m aware of) to feature a screaming pink-skinned bald man on the cover, after "In The Court of the Crimson King”. In the early-to-mid 80′s, thrash metal saw a flood of groundbreaking debut releases, and despite its 1986 release date, Whiplash’s first offering sounds closer to the NWOBHM-laden proto-thrash of three or four years’ prior, combined with the punchy sound and rabid aggression of the more extreme branches of thrash that began to form later in the decade, similar to bands like Canada’s own Razor, and it’s this unique blend that makes it one of my favourite thrash albums of all time.

The three Tonys that comprise Whiplash’s lineup are equally important to this carefully balanced sound. Note that I said “Three Tonys”, by the way; In what is likely a mathematical anomaly that goes against all known laws of probability, every single band member here shares the same first name. Frontman Tony Portaro lays down some VERY impressive and varied guitar work, combining blistering Slayer-esque chugging and tremolo riffing with soaring, often double-tracked half-Maiden-half-Priest leads and melodies. His vocals are a lot more divisive for me, sort of a pukey, throaty bark that sounds like Mille Petrozza swallowed Tom Araya, and Araya is desperately trying to escape from Mille’s stomach because Paul Baloff is down there too and he’s pissed. This vocal style is an acquired taste that I’ve grown to like more upon repeated listens, and is the clearest sign of this album’s year of release, showing a then-recently developed vocal style alongside more traditional instrumental work of the past five-odd years.

Bassist Tony Bono is a little more understated, laying down some decidedly Steve Harris basslines that support Portaro’s guitars well. He occasionally gets lost in the fury of the chaotic riffing, shouting, and drumming going on around his smoother, cleaner bass, but he makes himself known with a few inventive fills when Portaro is taking the occasional break from lighting his guitar on fire with the sheer speed of his playing. Drummer Tony Scaglione is a very entertaining listen, utilizing a high-energy, fill-happy style that unequivocally reminds me of Dave Lombardo (which makes perfect sense, as Scaglione did fill in for Lombardo on Slayer’s “Reign in Blood” tour). Scaglione’s main difference from Lombardo is that his double bass work is a lot weaker, but this is hardly an issue when he supports it with “Seasons in the Abyss”-ish tom breaks and “Show No Mercy” inspired ride beats.

Songwriting is straightforward, but surprisingly diverse for a thrash album. You won’t find any acoustic breaks here, of course, but you will find most styles of metal that existed up to 1986 within this record. This album contains pretty much no filler or wasted tracks; as far as highlights go, “Red Bomb” opens with mid-paced chugging before turning into a speeding monster and launching into a blatantly Priest-inspired solo, “Last Man Alive” is a foot-stomping number with a fantastic crunchy groove to it, and “Power Thrashing Death” is the record’s obligatory “we think that thrash metal is cool” number that speeds by at a million miles per hour. Closer “Nailed to the Cross” strikes me as an odd choice to close the album over something like “Red Bomb” or “Last Man Alive”, but it contains a really catchy chorus where Portaro strains to reach higher up in his limited range and still makes it sound great, as well as an admittedly hilarious trashcan ending with copious nonsensical shouting (”AUGH! AUGH! AUGH! AUGH AUGH AUGH AUGHAUGHAUGHAUANANANANA UUUUUOOOOOOORGH!” etc). Lyrically, it’s...well, it’s mid-80′s thrash metal, so basically just a lot of violence, war, and speeches about metal being the best. The lyrics are also littered with bizarre nonsensical word-salad that makes zero sense grammatically, instead only offering vague ideas of what they’re talking about, which I’d understand from a foreign band but it’s pretty bizarre coming from three New Jersians. The album is strong enough musically for lyrics not to matter too terribly much, and even if it wasn’t, Portaro’s voice is too incomprehensible, so this could be on the same level lyrically as some early Ramones songs and it still wouldn’t negate the quality of the music.

I can’t complain much, for once, on the production front. Perhaps there’s a tad too little focus on the bass at times, but for the most part the dry, crunch-filled tone of this record works perfectly for the type of rampaging speed metal played here. This gives “Power and Pain” a surging, red-hot atmosphere, basically the polar opposite of the cold, grim production found in something like black metal or...well, just black metal, honestly. Portaro and Scaglione both sound monstrous on their respective instruments, and although Bono doesn’t quite measure up in terms of raw power, he doesn’t need to, as his smooth bass work fits the album far better than a meaty Venom/Motörhead bulldozer bass tone would.

Whiplash are not the most popular, most innovative, or most impressive thrash group to hit the scene in the 80′s, but they are damn good at what they do, which is 100% all-natural speed metal with no added preservatives or artificial flavours, barring whatever food colouring they put on the bald guy’s skin to make him turn pink. This is strongly recommended for anyone into thrash metal in general, from Anthrax to Exodus to Dark Angel, as anyone with any interest in the sub-genre likely to find at least three or four tracks here that appeal to their tastes. Pick up “Power and Pain”, allow the Tony triplets to assault your ears, and keep the record hidden in a drawer somewhere out of shame over owning something with that cover art

“I am the master with the iron fist, I am the master no one knows exists”

[metaladdicts]

American Thrash Metal Legends WHIPLASH Sign To Metal Blade Records

American Thrash Metal Legends WHIPLASH Sign To Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of East Coast thrash metal veterans WHIPLASH.  WHIPLASH is an original thrash metal band, and Tony Portaro delivers over 30 years of power thrashing death.

Comments WHIPLASH‘s very own Tony Portaro on the signing: “My main influences were the West Coast thrash bands that Brian Slagelbrought into the limelight in the early 80’s. Without them…

[capitalchaostelevision]

American thrash metal legends Whiplash sign to Metal Blade Records

American thrash metal legends Whiplash sign to Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome East Coast thrashing legends Whiplash to its ranks! Whiplash is an original thrash metal band, and Tony Portaro delivers over 30 years of power thrashing death. Comments Whiplash‘s very own Tony Portaro on the signing: “My main influences were the West Coast thrash bands that Brian Slagel brought into the limelight in the early 80’s. Without them attracting…

[maryseward666]

WHIPLASH Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS; New Album Due In Early 2019

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Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of East Coast thrash metal veterans WHIPLASH. Comments WHIPLASH's Tony Portaro: "My main influences were the West Coast thrash bands that Brian Slagel brought into the limelight in the early '80s. Without them attracting my attention in the first place, I never would have written 'Power And Pain'. And the fact that Metal Blade is still promoting old-school thrash and believing in me gives me the inspiration to continue creating my East Coast style of metal." Known for his lightning speed riffs and leads, Portaro heads a power-trio lineup delivering metal, old-school style. WHIPLASH exploded on to the USA metal scene in 1984, branding the East Coast with its original thrash sound. Debuting their Roadrunner release "Power And Pain" at Ruthie's Inn in Berkeley, California, they followed it with two additional releases: "Ticket To Mayhem" and "Insult To Injury". From its East Coast thrash beginnings, WHIPLASH claimed its place in the metal archives. As a New Jersey native, Portaro made his chops at New York clubs, including CBGB and L'Amour. Always attracting talent, Portaro led bandmembers through various incarnations of WHIPLASH, trying to realize the musical vision he heard in his head. Producing four more WHIPLASH records through 2009, WHIPLASH stamped their way around the globe, gaining thrash followers whose ranks still grow to this day. WHIPLASH has recorded a new album, and in order to get a more old-school sound, Portaro opted to record to two-inch tape. Also, with the advice of renowned mastering engineer, Maor Appelbaum (FAITH NO MORE, HALFORD, ARMORED SAINT, SEPULTURA, CANDLEMASS, ANVIL, GOATWHORE), he chose to have the mix done by Phil Anderson, a longtime collaborator of Maor. Phil mixes on an analog board which should further benefit the project and push it in the direction Portaro is looking to reach. Besides Portaro, WHIPLASH consists of bassist Dank Delong, who had been recruited by Portaro in 2010, and drummer Ron Lipnicki, whose thrash injection to WHIPLASH in 2018 would begin a new era for the band on Metal Blade. Hailing from New Jersey, Ron's drum skills need no introduction, coming off a 12-year run with OVERKILL, and before that, hitting it with HADES. With his precision guns firing, Lipnicki obliterates the kit while setting rapid-fire pace. WHIPLASH's new album will drop in early 2019. Photo credit: DM Jones [Read More ...]

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Thrash Metal Legends WHIPLASH Sign To Metal Blade Records!

Thrash Metal Legends WHIPLASH Sign To Metal Blade Records!

New Jersey-based iconic thrash metal outfit WHIPLASH have signed to Metal Blade Records! The band has a new album they’re working on and will release soon on their new label. Get all the details down below.

From The Press Release

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome East Coast thrashing legends Whiplash to its ranks! Whiplash is an original thrash metal band, and Tony Portaro delivers over 30…

[metalkilltheking]

Whiplash - Spiral Of Violence

1987. Ticket To Mayhem

[valereth2]

Here is the third track of the Fire Away demo by the New Jersey based speed/thrash metal band Whiplash.The song is called In the Line of Fire. Whiplash formed in 1983 under the name Jackhammer. They Under this moniker, they released two demos: Lethal Injection in 1983 and Chainsaw Love in 1984. After that, they changed their name to Whiplash This was their first demo under their new name. They have had a steady stream of releases since then, though they did break up twice (once in 1990 and again in 1999).

Line up:

Mike Orosz - Vocals

Tony Portaro - Guitars

Rob Harding - Bass

Tony Scaglione - Drums

[valereth2]

Here is the second track of the Fire Away demo by the New Jersey based speed/thrash metal band Whiplash.The song is called Ruthless. Whiplash formed in 1983 under the name Jackhammer. They Under this moniker, they released two demos: Lethal Injection in 1983 and Chainsaw Love in 1984. After that, they changed their name to Whiplash This was their first demo under their new name. They have had a steady stream of releases since then, though they did break up twice (once in 1990 and again in 1999).

Line up:

Mike Orosz  - Vocals Tony Portaro - Guitars Rob Harding  - Bass Tony Scaglione - Drums

[metalkilltheking]

Whiplash - Walk The Plank

1987. Ticket To Mayhem

[metalkilltheking]

1987. Ticket To Mayhem

is the second album by band, Whiplash.

Just one year after unleashing their debut album, Power & Pain, to the thrash-hungry masses, Passaic, NJ’s Whiplash were back with their 1986 follow-up, Ticket to Mayhem, which was everything its title promised. However, the band had experienced a few significant changes in the short interim between both albums, beginning with the tragic sundering of their nifty, three-Tony mojo, when drummer Tony Scaglione  in 1986 when he left for a seven-week tour with Slayer, as things turned out), thus transforming Whiplash into just another “two Tonys and a Joe” band with the addition of able-bodied replacement, Joe Cangelosi. In all seriousness, though, the more relevant alterations undertaken by the trio — rounded out by vocalistguitarist Tony Portaro and bassist Tony Bono — for this second outing entailed exploring a broader range of lyrical subjects, tempos, and arrangements with some of their new songs, and giving them a somewhat cleaner, more professional production job.  

A very solid record in its own way, amusing, aggressive, pretty fast. Impossible to put in the same level of other mid-80’s thrash legendary releases, Undoubtedly, one of the greatest moments of Whiplash’s unstable career and most memorable work, before they decided to change their style radically, by the end of the decade.

                     Tony Portaro        Tony Bono          Joe Cangelosi

[metalkilltheking]

whiplash 06 Power Thrashing Death

1985. Power And Pain

i love this song