TIGERTAILZ – Bezerk [remastered reissue +1] *HQ*

Hailing from Cardiff, Wales, TIGERTAILZ was often seen as the UK’s answer to the likes of Mötley Crüe and Poison. They embraced the excesses of glam metal with open arms – big hair, outrageous outfits, and a sound that was as colorful as their appearance.
However, Tigertailz wasn’t just a carbon copy of their American counterparts. They brought a certain European flair and a sense of humor that set them apart in a genre that often took itself too seriously. And they were – and are – heavier, genuinely rebellious.
By the time they released ”Bezerk” (1990) the band had already made a name for themselves with their debut album Young and Crazy, but it was with this sophomore effort that they truly hit their stride. ”Bezerk” was an unapologetic celebration of everything that made glam sleazy metal so much fun – infectious choruses, slick guitar riffs, and a party-ready attitude that refused to be dampened by the changing musical landscape.
Here’s ”Bezerk [remastered reissue +1]”, a remaster bringing a stronger bottom end, and a bonus track.
”Bezerk” leaves the listener shaken, dizzy, and in tune with their wild streak. “Bezerk” is the perfect name – this album is out of control!

Listening to ”Bezerk” is like stepping into a time machine that takes you back to a world where bigger was always better. The album is packed with anthems that are tailor-made for arena singalongs.
Tracks like “Love Bomb Baby” and “Sick Sex” are pure glam metal gold, featuring catchy hooks that stick in your head long after the music has stopped. There’s a sense of over-the-top fun in every note, from the blistering guitar solos to the layered harmonies that beg to be shouted along to.

One of the album’s standout elements is its production—glossy and polished, it perfectly encapsulates the era’s love for bombast, courtesy of expert Chris Tsangarides. Everything about ”Bezerk” is turned up to 11, from the pounding drums to the sizzling guitar leads.
The lyrics, while not exactly profound, capture the escapist spirit that glam metal fans craved. Songs about love, lust, and living life to the fullest dominate the tracklist, making it the perfect soundtrack for a night of excess.

Unfortunately for Tigertailz, ”Bezerk” was released at a time when the glam metal genre was on the decline – not in Europe, but in North America, the market frontman Kim Hooker & Co. were looking at with this album. Despite its strong reception, the album didn’t catapult the band to the heights of fame they might have achieved had it been released a few years earlier.
However, ”Bezerk” has since become a cult classic, beloved by fans who appreciate its unabashed celebration of glam metal’s glory days. But also fans of traditional metal / hard rock celebrates “Bezerk”, way beyond its sound & production – these are just really good rock n’ roll songs.

In today’s music landscape, where genres are often mixed and matched, and nostalgia for past eras is at an all-time high, ”Bezerk” stands as a reminder of a time when rock music was larger than life.
It’s an album that doesn’t apologize for what it is—a neon-soaked celebration of glam metal’s heyday. For fans of the genre, or anyone curious about what made glam metal so infectious, ”Bezerk” is a must-listen. It’s a record that captures the spirit of a time when rock music wasn’t just about the music—it was about making a statement, living in the moment, and having as much fun as humanly possible.
This remastered reissue sound million bucks, and while we prefer the cover art of the original release (here slightly darkened) this is the version of “Bezerk” to own.
Highly Recommended

01 – Sick Sex
02 – Love Bomb Baby
03 – Noise Level Critical
04 – I Can Fight Dirty Too
05 – Heaven
06 – Love Overload
07 – Action City
08 – Twist And Shake
09 – Squeeze It Dry
10 – Call Of The Wild
11 – Love Junkie (Bonus Track)

Kim Hooker – vocals
Jay Pepper – guitar, mandolin
Pepsi Tate – bass
Ace Finchum – drums

Additional musicians:
Don Airey – keyboards, strings arrangements
Tim Lewis – additional keyboards
Glen Thompson – additional percussion
Peter Goalby, John Blood – backing vocals
London SSO – strings

Out of print
www.amazon.co.uk/Bezerk-by-Tigertailz/dp/B01KASJ40S