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King Kobra
Origin Los Angeles
Genres Glam metal
Years active 1984–1988, 2010–present
Associated acts Ratt, Hawk, BulletBoys

King Kobra is a glam metal group founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne in 1984. The band during the time of their first two albums included four relatively unknown musicians: 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), 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, Michael Sweda on guitar, David Henzerling (aka David Michael-Philips) on guitar and Johnny Rod on bass.

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Personnel [link]

On Ready To Strike and Thrill Of A Lifetime

On King Kobra III

On Hollywood Trash

On King Kobra

Discography [link]

Movie Soundtracks [link]

  • Song "Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)" included in the original motion picture soundtrack from the movie Iron Eagle [1] from 1986 as the second track of the album.

Song credits: J.Booker-D.Hitchings - 1986 - Capitol Records

Notes [link]

  • Rod left the band & joined W.A.S.P. in 1986.
  • Torien, Sweda, & Vencent left to play together in the band BulletBoys.
  • Free went on to form the bands known as; Signal (EMI Records), and Unruly Child (Atlantic/Interscope Records). After coming to terms with her gender dysphoria in 1993 she is now known as Marcie Free.

References [link]

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King Kobra (album)

King Kobra is the eponymous studio album by American hard rock band King Kobra. It was released on April 4, 2011 in Japan with 13 tracks and on April 15, 2011 in Europe and May 5, 2011 in North America with only 12 tracks. It is the first album to feature vocalist Paul Shortino and the first since 1986 to feature Johnny Rod, Mick Sweda and Dave Henzerling (formerly David Michael-Philips) on bass and guitar, respectively.

Track listing

  • "Rock This House" - 4:33
  • "Turn Up the Good (Times)" - 4:41
  • "Live Forever" - 4:21
  • "Tear Down the Walls" - 3:55
  • "This Is How We Roll - 3:42
  • "Midnight Woman" - 4:15
  • "We Got a Fever" - 4:03
  • "Top of the World" - 4:10
  • "You Make It Easy" - 4:40
  • "Cryin' Turns to Rain" - 4:19
  • "Screamin' for More" - 4:38
  • "Fade Away" - 4:46
  • "Red Flags" (Japan Only)

    • Lineup

  • Paul Shortino - Lead and background vocals, guitar
  • Dave Henzerling - Lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, background vocals
  • Johnny Rod - Bass
  • Mick Sweda - Lead and rhythm guitars
  • Carmine Appice - Drums and Percussion, background vocals
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    Thrill of a Lifetime

    by: King Kobra

    When I was ten, my old man split
    My mama just couldn't deal with it
    So I jumped onto a railroad car
    And headed out west to be a rock star
    Well I got off in Hollywood
    And I'd get out baby if I could
    'Cause times is tough and my luck is bad
    I ain't got no money and it makes me mad
    So when you see me on the street
    Just remember my shoes could be on your feet
    And it's home street home
    Well a buddy of mine went to Vietnam
    And his own guys hit him with a shot of Napalm
    Now he can't really breathe that well
    And he can't get a job, but what the hell
    His benefits ain't never come through
    And I'm sure they were spent by you know who
    I'd like to laugh, that'd be a switch
    Life ain't no joke, it's a bitch
    So when you see me on the street
    Just remember my shoes could be on your feet
    And it's home street home




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