1985: King’s X – Music AmneZia1985: King's X

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King’s X is an American rock band that combines progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. The band’s lyrics are largely based on the members’ struggles with religion and self-acceptance. King’s X was ranked No. 83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

Since being signed to Megaforce Records in 1987, King’s X has released twelve studio albums, one official live album, and several independent releases. The band’s most recent release, XV (album), was released on the InsideOut Music label. Early in their major label career saw the band on several opening slots on arena tours, including opening for AC/DC and the Woodstock ’94 festival.

Since leaving Atlantic records following the release of Ear Candy King’s X have released albums through Metal Blade Records, InsideOut Music and independently, and as of January 2014 continue to tour and perform live. Each member of the group has recorded solo albums and has made numerous guest appearances on other artists’ albums and compilation projects. Doug Pinnick and Ty Tabor also have albums released with side bands in which they participate.

The spiritual nature of the band’s lyrics, particularly on their first three albums, has often led to them being labeled a Christian rock band, a label the members have rejected

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Alternative Metal
Pop/Rock
Religious
Art Rock
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal
Progressive Metal
Christian Rock
Contemporary Christian

Springfield, Missouri, United States

1985–present

Current members

Doug Pinnick – bass guitar, lead & backing vocals (1980–present)
Ty Tabor – lead guitar, backing & lead vocals (1980–present)
Jerry Gaskill – drums, percussion, backing & lead vocals (1980–present)

Former members

Dan McCollam – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1980)
Kirk Henderson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1980–1983)

Sneak Preview, King’s X – Self Titled ‎ (LP) Not On Label 1984
Out Of The Silent Planet ‎ (9 versions) Atlantic 1988
Gretchen Goes To Nebraska ‎ (10 versions) Atlantic, Megaforce Worldwide 1989
Faith Hope Love ‎ (7 versions) Megaforce Worldwide, Atlantic 1990
King’s X ‎ (8 versions) Atlantic, Atlantic 1992
Dogman ‎ (6 versions) Atlantic 1994
Ear Candy ‎ (3 versions) Atlantic 1996
Tape Head ‎ (6 versions) Metal Blade Records 1998
Please Come Home…Mr.Bulbous ‎ (6 versions) Metal Blade Records 2000
Manic Moonlight ‎ (2 versions) Metal Blade Records 2001
Black Like Sunday ‎ (3 versions) Inside Out Music, Inside Out Music 2003
Live All Over The Place ‎ (2xCD, Album) Inside Out Music 2004
Ogre Tones ‎ (4 versions) Inside Out Music 2005
Live & Live Some More ‎ (2 versions) Molken Music 2007
XV ‎ (4 versions) SPV GmbH 2008
Burning Down Boston – Live At The Channel 6.12.91 ‎ (14xFile, MP3, Album, 320) Molken Music 2012