TAPE HEAD

Originally released in 1998, Tape Head marks a defining moment in the storied career of Kings X. For many fans and critics alike-including Martin Popoff of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, who ranked it as his #1 favorite Kings X album-this is the bands magnum opus. A bold and fully self-produced effort, Tape Head was also the bands first album on Metal Blade Records and stands as a testament to their fearless creativity, artistic control, and signature sound: massive grooves, thick harmonies, and soulful grit.Opening with the explosive Groove Machine, the album announces itself with a raw intensity and swagger that never lets up. The band leans fully into a heavy, groove-driven direction that strips away their earlier prog leanings in favor of direct, chest-thumping rock and roll. Dug Pinnicks towering vocals and thunderous bass, Ty Tabors crunchy riffing and nuanced lead work, and Jerry Gaskills muscular drumming all come together with precision and power. The songwriting is top-tier, the performances locked-in, and the chemistry undeniable.Guest vocals from Wally Farkas (Galactic Cowboys) and original artwork by Ty Tabor help make this album even more special. As a companion piece to the solo albums Massive Grooves by Poundhound (Pinnick) and Moonflower Lane by Tabor-also released in 1998-Tape Head is part of a powerful trifecta that showcases the full creative force of the band members during that era.This exclusive 2025 reissue from Brutal Planet Records presents Tape Head on metallic purple vinyl for the very first time-and limited to just 150 copies. The audio has been given an elite remaster by Rob Colwell (Kings X, Nevermore, Galactic Cowboys), ensuring that every crushing groove and soaring vocal rings out with renewed clarity. A 12x12 full-color insert includes lyrics and rare band photos, and for the first time ever on vinyl, fans can experience the previously Japan-only bonus track, Two.More than 25 years since its original release, Tape Head still sounds ahead of its time-bold, honest, and unforgettable. This is Kings X with no filters, no compromises, and no rules. Welcome (again) to the groove machine. For fans of The Beatles, Extreme, Faith No More, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, In Living Color, Rush!Brutal Planet Records - Keeping Classic Rock & Metal Alive!