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EDITORIAL :
This is the GREEK fan page for this glorious band, SHOK PARIS ! ! !
I believe that metal fans should pay some more attention for this mighty band, believe me, you have nothing to lose, but you will add to your sounds another great band.
BIOGRAPHY :
The Shok Paris story began with the dream of Bill Sabo in 1982. Wanting to form an original band, Bill turned to his cousin Eric Marderwald and Ken Erb. Eric had been playing in an early incarnation of Breaker, and was convinced to join ranks with Bill and Ken. After a time of rehearsal's, the three placed an ad for a bassist and vocalist. Kel Bershire answered the ad for bassist and the nucleus of Shok Paris was formed. After trying out various singer's the band hired Buddy McCormack , and Shok Paris h ad it's foundation. Not wanting to follow the usual pattern of local bands playing the bar scene doing covers, Shok Paris immediately started writing original material. In 1983 Shok Paris was offered a spot on the upcoming Cleveland Metal compilation. Cleveland Metal showcased the band's talent, but the band wasn't happy with the vocal's and decided to replace Buddy. Kel suggested a guy he had seen in a local band from his area (New Philadelphia, OH). Kel had seen a band called "Banger" from his home town, and had immediately taken notice of the singer Vic Hix. Vic came onboard in early 1984, and the band was set to conquer the world !Cleveland Metal was Bill Peters first step in the launch of a record label, and the following year Auburn Records was formed. 1984 saw the release of the bands debut album "Go For The Throat". Shok Paris gained a huge underground following and fan base, with the GFTT release. The band played throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and western New York supporting the GFTT album, opening for the likes of Breaker, Rotterdam, and a host of other bands.In 1986 Shok Paris returned to the studio to record their follow-up to GFTT, again with Bill Peters at the helm. After writing the material and preparing for the recording, Bill Sabo left due to personal commitments. Jan Roll replaced Bill and the band entered Beachwood Recording Studio's to record Steel and Starlight. The album was recorded, and set to be released once again on Auburn Records. At the last minute, IRS Records made an offer, and the recording's were remixed and released on IRS. Eric say's Bill Peters still has the original mix of the recording's which is much heavier than what IRS released, maybe some day they will see the light of day. After the release of Steel and Starlight, Shok Paris undertook an American tour supporting none other than Savatage on their "Hall of the Mountain King" tour.Following the tour supporting the Steel and Starlight album, Jan was replaced with Danny Simmons on drums. The band was given little rest and returned to the studio in the summer of 1988 to record their third album Concrete Killers. The album was released in early 1989 and things started falling apart from there. The band had wanted a totally different album cover than what was released (depicting the band as cartoon characters)... Their management was not living up to their expectation's... In a last d itch effort Shok Paris undertook a tour supporting Lizzy Borden in early 1989. Once the tour was complete, the band returned home to Ohio. Being totally unhappy with their management, and lack of support from their record company, Shok Paris called it a day...
DISCOGRAPPHY
Shok Paris - Demo 1983
1. Caged Tiger
2. Burn It Down
Shok Paris - Go for the Throat , Full-length, Auburn Records 1984
Officially reissued on CD by Auburn Records in 2004. Reissue contains 9 bonus tracks.
1. Go down fighting (from Cleveland Metal Sampler)
2. Streets Of Pleasure (Cleceland Metal Sampler)
3. Never Say Why (Live)
4. Burn It Down (Live)
5. Run But Don't Hide (Live)
6. Go Down Fighting (Live)
7. Highway Star (Live)
8. Go For The Throat (Live)
9. Can't Fight The Evil / Chosen Ones (LIve)
1. Marsielles de Sade 02:28
2. Battle Cry 03:01
3. Burn it Down 03:16
4. On a Wing and a Prayer 04:32
5. Chosen Ones 05:13
6. Caged Tiger 03:36
7. Never Say Why 03:29
8. Go For The Throat 03:07
9. Can't Fight the Evil 04:30
10. Run But Don't Hide 04:51
Total playing time 38:03
Shok Paris - Steel & Starlight Full-length, I.R.S. 1987
1. Go Down Fighting 04:48
2. Steel And Starlight 03:43
3. Tokyo Rose 04:39
4. Rocked Outta Love 02:55
5. Castle Walls 05:49
6. On Your Feet 03:59
7. Fallin' For You 04:31
8. Exhibit A 03:50
9. Lost Queen 04:00
10. Hot On Your Heels 04:11
11. Streets Of Pleasure (CD bonus track) 04:44
Total playing time 47:09
Shok Paris - The American Dream Single, I.R.S. 1989
12" Promo, same track on both sides.
From the LP "Concrete Killers".
1. The American Dream 03:21
Total playing time 03:21
Shok Paris - Concrete Killers Full-length, I.R.S. 1989
1. The American Dream 03:23
2. The Heat And The Fire 04:18
3. Away Too Long 04:30
4. Hold Out 04:07
5. In The Dark 05:05
6. Find A Way Out 04:03
7. Memories 03:57
8. One War With The World 05:23
9. Windows 04:08
10. Concrete Killers 04:25
11. Get It Right 03:43
Total playing time 47:02
Shok Paris - Z Rock - Live in Dallas 1989 Live album, Auburn Records 2004
Live radio show only released for promotional purposes.
1. American Dream 03:52
2. Find A Way Out 04:57
3. Exhibit A 03:37
4. Concrete Killers 03:30
5. Falling For You 04:15
6. Memories 05:56
7. Never Say Why 03:53
8. Hot On Your Heels 04:28
9. In The Dark 05:20
10. Away Too Long 04:34
11. The Heat And The Fire 04:20
12. On Your Feet 04:12
13. Go Down Fighting 03:37
14. Burn It Down 03:07
15. Run But Don't Hide 05:37
Total playing time 01:05:05
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