Tigertailz
Formed: 1986
From:
Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Background
Tigertailz are a glam metal band from Cardiff, Wales who have recently regrouped due to popular acclaim (2005 to present). Their first album "Young and Crazy was released with original vocalist Steevi Jaimz, who was replaced by Kim Hooker in time for their most famous album "Bezerk", which was released in 1990 on the Music For Nations record label, and "Bezerk" made the UK top 40 with three successful singles released.
Other albums include "Banzai!", a collection of B-sides and re-recorded tracks released in Japan in 1991, as well was "Wazbones" (1995) and "Bezerk 2.0" (2006).
Bassist Pepsi Tate died in September 2007 at the age of 42 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Latest Tigertailz News
Below is our complete Tigertailz news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Headline News
Original Tigertailz Drummer Passes Away Aged 64
Stephen Finchum, better known to fans as Ace Finchum, has passed away at the age of sixty four. A message from Tigertailz guitarist reads as follows:
"I’m devastated to hear that our original Tigertailz drummer, Ace Finchum, has passed away. From the chaos of ‘Young & Crazy’ to the fire of ‘Bezerk’, we lived those moments like our lives depended on it — and maybe they did.
"Those two albums shaped the glam metal zeitgeist; they shaped who we were and everything we stood for.
Ace was the heartbeat behind it all: wild, funny, unpredictable, and always full of spirit. Those days, that laughter, that noise — they’ll stay with me forever.
"Peace at last mate. But our music, our memories, and the love from the Tailz fans will keep your flame burning forever."
Finchum began his career with Crash KO before joining Tigertailz in 1984. He would spend seven years with the band, releasing the albums "Young & Crazy," "Bezerk" and "Banzai!" before leaving in 1991. He would join the ranks of other British heavy metal cult favourites such as Angel Witch and Tokyo Blade, before returning to Tigertailz in 2011 until 2013, during which time he also spent a spell behind the kit for Marseille. More...
Column
The Rockstar Ramblings: Home Sweet Home
New videos from Tigertailz, Accept and country artist Justin Moore (featuring Motley Crue); welcome to the country ramblings. More...
Tigertailz Streaming New Track "Shoe Collector"
U.K. glam metal act Tigertailz is streaming the new track "Shoe Collector" (heard below). The song appears on the upcoming new EP "Shoe Collector," which is out on October 22nd via Scarlet Records. The release marks the first new material from the band in six years.
Founder member Jay Pepper has reunited with long-time drummer Matt Blakout to create – with singer Jules Millis and bassist Rob Wylde – "a savage statement of intent." Matt, who has recently played with Mott The Hoople star Verden Allen, returns to the band at a pivotal moment in its history. A time when it sounds hungrier than ever, and when the "Knives" are most definitely sharpened.
The track listing for "Shoe Collector" is:
1. Shoe Collector
2. One Life
3. Bite the Hand
4. Spit it Out
5. Punched in the Gutz
Check out "Shoe Collector": More...