CJSS – World Gone Mad LP 1986 Black Dragon Records. Alt Cover David T. Chastain
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CJSS – World Gone Mad LP 1986 Black Dragon Records. Alt Cover David T. Chastain
Legendary guitarist David T. Chastain formed CJSS during the mid-'80s, bringing with him two former members—Mike Skimmerhorn (bass) and Les Sharp (drums)—of his prior outfit, Spike, alongside charismatic vocalist Russell Jinkens (formerly of Prizoner). The intention was for Chastain to focus on writing and performing his own original material in a manner true to his artistic vision. Based solely on the popularity of both Spike and Prizoner, more than 1,000 fans attended the very first CJSS live performance at Bogart's in Cincinnati, OH; and by the summer of 1985 the group had already entered Counterpart Creative Studios to begin tracking their debut full-length with engineer Dale "Smitty" Smith.
Released in January of 1986 through Chastain's own Leviathan Records (with a European pressing through Black Dragon Records), World Gone Mad was packed with powerfully diverse, melodic heavy metal anthems and scorching leads aplenty—while lyrical themes encouraged listeners to hold strong in the face of the fear, anger, and depression of the world around them. A quick U.S. tour in support of the album followed, and the admirably productive musicians would find themselves right back in the studio mere months later for the 1986 release "Praise The Loud"! Plus David also released the CHASTAIN album "Ruler of the Wasteland" in 86. Quite a feat of songwriting and recording.
Black Dragon decided to change covers for both CJSS albums they released and to include David T. Chastain's name in with the CJSS to build off the highly regarded CHASTAIN "Mystery of Illusion" album from 1985.
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