Laaz Rockit, who first formed in Berkely, California in 1982 are one of the founders of the Bay Area Thrash Metal genre. Their 1984 debut album "The City's Gonna Burn" was ranked critically alongside the releases of just c... more »ontemporaries as Metallica, Slayer, Testament and Exodus and their sound continues to inspire like-minded rockers even today. After disbanding in in 1992 the band went on a 13 year hiatus. It wasn't until 2005 that the original Laaz Rockit lineup would reunite to do shows such as a mini US tour with Testament, an appearance at the famed Dynamo Festival in the Netherlands with Anthrax and an appearance in Japan with Testament, Kreator and Destruction. More shows followed and a continued positive response from audiences encouraged the band to once again head into the recording studio. The result is a blazing comeback in the form of Left For Dead - a CD that Testament's Chuck Billy calls "the best Lazz Rockit album ever.« less
Laaz Rockit, who first formed in Berkely, California in 1982 are one of the founders of the Bay Area Thrash Metal genre. Their 1984 debut album "The City's Gonna Burn" was ranked critically alongside the releases of just contemporaries as Metallica, Slayer, Testament and Exodus and their sound continues to inspire like-minded rockers even today. After disbanding in in 1992 the band went on a 13 year hiatus. It wasn't until 2005 that the original Laaz Rockit lineup would reunite to do shows such as a mini US tour with Testament, an appearance at the famed Dynamo Festival in the Netherlands with Anthrax and an appearance in Japan with Testament, Kreator and Destruction. More shows followed and a continued positive response from audiences encouraged the band to once again head into the recording studio. The result is a blazing comeback in the form of Left For Dead - a CD that Testament's Chuck Billy calls "the best Lazz Rockit album ever.
CD Reviews
Laaz Rockit is back!
R. Zink | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND USA | 11/19/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The new Laaz Rockit-Left for Dead release is a perfect showcase of what an under-rated talent this band was during the 80's & early 90's. Laaz Rockit never achieved the fame & fortune they deserved having to compete with the homoerotic makeup glam & flannel shirt angst bands of the time. These guy's still have the skills and speed to put together a fantastic metal storm of fresh tunes without selling out to the pop 40 radio rock stations. Laaz Rockit was and is unique, and ahead of their time. TERRIFIC CD!"
Welcome Back Guys!
James D. Reffner | Cincinnati, OH U.S.A. | 08/12/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Laaz Rockit boys are back and they haven't followed many of the 80's bands by getting lighter over time. In fact, they are as heavy as ever. This new disc has what you want if you're a Laaz Rockit fan from the 80's. It's well written, performed, recorded and produced. There is nothing bad about this. Buy it, you won't be throwing away your money. While you're at it, be sure to get the new Testament - Formation of Damnation too! Welcome back guys, and well done!"
A great return of laaz rockit,after years of semi retirment,
Andrew Chapman | 08/12/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this is well worth the wait 16 years! this is like they never left great thrash and they can still write the haunting slow songs and finally you can hear one of their greatest tunes ever leather face (i wish it was studio recorded but this some was done in 90 for the texas chainsaw massacre sound track I pay 30 buck to own it)this cd real picks up where they left off if you really like nothinsacred/annhilation principal this is a must have for you.very few band can come back with this magnaitude of fury and not let up at all!buy it or you'll be sorry!"
Some bands never change they get better with age!
James D. Reffner | 08/11/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this cd stand up well againist nothing sacred/annhilation pricipal/know your enemy.after more than 10 years of nothing recorded this cd burns deep in you music vein.they don't seam to miss a beat and come back swinging,very impressive next to the new testamentans the new exodus this is the old school thrash cd of the year unless vio-lence is to return and record something!If you like old laaz you'll love this no real changes just aged to perfection .I'd like to see them play the old songs live thats the real test(i heard they do them well)."
Missing Vic
Andrew Chapman | Metro Washington DC | 04/04/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A great album that totally proves Laaz still have the chops -- and can hang with the best of speed-thrash-metal bands. Some people might've thought Laaz was "left for dead" but they're clearly alive and well. As a drummer, I'm only bummed that Victor Agnello couldn't return to play drums on the album, thus one star missing in my rating."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1