- King Kobra【 7 albums 60 lyrics 】
- King Kobra is a hard rock band founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne from 1983 to 1984. During the time of their first two albums, the band included four relatively unknown musicians that included vocalist Mark Free, guitarist David Michael-Philips, guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist Johnny Rod. After two albums on Capitol records—Ready to Strike (November 9, 1985) and Thrill of a Lifetime (1986)—and an independent release entitled King Kobra III in 1988, Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes on his Blue Murder project in 1989.
In 2010, a new King Kobra emerged, with Carmine Appice on drums, Paul Shortino taking over vocal duties, Mick Sweda on guitar, David Henzerling (a.k.a. David Michael-Philips) on guitar, and Johnny Rod on bass. This lineup released an eponymous album, King Kobra, in 2011 on Frontiers Records, and another album in 2013 entitled King Kobra II.
The band went on hiatus following the release of their 2013 album, largely due to the other commitments of the individual band members. They did, however, play live gigs in 2016 sans Mick Sweda.
Members
Current
Paul Shortino - vocals (2010–present)
David Michael-Phillips - guitar (1983-1989, 2001, 2010–present)
Mick Sweda - guitar (1983-1987, 2000-2001, 2010-present)
Johnny Rod - bass guitar (1983-1986, 2001, 2010–present)
Carmine Appice - drums (1983-1989, 2000-2001, 2010-present)
Former
Mike Wolf - guitar (1983)
Mark Free - vocals (1983-1987, 2001)
Marq Torien - vocals (1987)
Lonnie Vencent - bass guitar (1986-1987)
Larry Hart - bass guitar (1987-1989)
Jeff Northrup - guitar (1987-1989)
Johnny Edwards - vocals (1987-1989)
Kelly Keeling - vocals, bass guitar (2000-2001)
Steve Fisher - guitar (2000-2001)
Discography
Ready to Strike (1985)
Thrill of a Lifetime (1986)
King Kobra III (1988)
The Lost Years (1999)
Hollywood Trash (2001)
Number One (2005)
King Kobra (2011)
King Kobra II (2013) - Sorted by ＞ Sorted by album (Time) Sorted by song name (Characters) Sorted by other
- Album name Release Date Song
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II
2013
1.Hell on Wheels (Provided)
2.Knock 'Em Dead (Provided)
3.Have a Good Time (Provided)
4.The Ballad of Johnny Rod (Provided)
5.Take Me Back (Provided)
6.When the Hammer Comes Down (Provided)7.Running Wild (Provided)
8.The Crunch (Provided)
9.Got It Comin' (Provided)
10.Deep River (Provided)
11.Don't Keep Me Waiting (Provided)
12.We Go Round (Provided) -
Hollywood Trash
2001
1.Do It
2.Bitch3.The Gift
4.Take It Off -
Ready To Strike
1985
1.Attention
2.Breakin'3.Hunger -
Thrill of a Lifetime
1.Second Time Around
2.Dream On
3.Feel the Heat
4.Thrill of a Lifetime
5.Only the Strong Will Survive6.Overnight Sensation
7.Raise Your Hands to Rock
8.Party Animal
9.Over Night Sensation -
Thrill of a Lifetime (2010 Remaster)
1.Second Time Around - 2010 Remaster
2.Party Animal - 2010 Remaster
3.Raise Your Hands to Rock - 2010 Remaster
4.Overnight Sensation - 2010 Remaster
5.Iron Eagle (Never Surrender) - 2010 Remaster6.Only the Strong Will Survive - 2010 Remaster
7.Thrill of a Lifetime - 2010 Remaster
8.Feel the Heat - 2010 Remaster
9.Dream On - 2010 Remaster
10.Dream On -
King Kobra
1.Rock This House (Provided)
2.Turn Up The Good Times (Provided)
3.Live Forever (Provided)
4.Tear Down The Walls (Provided)
5.This Is How We Roll (Provided)
6.Midnight Woman (Provided)7.We Got A Fever (Provided)
8.Top Of The World (Provided)
9.You Make It Easy (Provided)
10.Cryin' Turns To Rain (Provided)
11.Screamin' For More (Provided)
12.Fade Away (Provided) -
Miscellaneous
1.Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)
2.Walls Of Silence
3.It's My Life
4.Legends Never Die
5.Hot Desire6.Redline
7.Number One
8.Fool in the Rain
9.Lonely Nites
10.Ready to Strike
【Correction of errors in the album information】