So you figured out the faces in Who Are You? #1 and #2. Next in our ongoing series of semi-embarrassing early photos of classic metal bands (because it’s a lot easier than digitizing old tapes!), here’s a forgotten line-up of a long-running operation. Would you donate blood to these guys? Close your eyes and comment, and all will be revealed…
UPDATE: In particular, can you identify the platform-boot glampire at far left? That’s the real question!
Thanks, Brant!
March 31, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Overkill!
March 31, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Well, the one in the cape is either a young Bobby Blitz or Geena Davis; and DD Verni has a thing for spiders on his bass, so I am guessing Overkill.
April 1, 2008 at 12:44 am
OVERKILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 1, 2008 at 12:49 am
even better…Dan Spitz with the big thigh high boots on the left.
Rat Skates on a milk crate is quite funny too….
April 1, 2008 at 8:26 am
The guy on the right with the bass has got to be DD Verni, and the dude next to him seems to be Blitz. So, I’m thinking this is Overkill as well.
April 2, 2008 at 12:40 pm
You’re right, of course–and thanks to the amazing Rat Skates archives at kundrat.com for loaning this photo. I almost cropped Blitz and DD from the pic, because the true challenge is to name the guitarist at far left.
April 2, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Dan Spitz!
April 2, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Even with big heels Dan Spitz is shorter than most.
Best part of “Born In the Basement” is the guy they threw out of the band for wearing a white leather jacket.
April 2, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Spitz has some cool makeup on, makes his eyes look like they’re pointing in the same direction…
“Power In Black” still kills.
April 5, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Overkill! The spider bass was a dead giveaway. I wonder what would’ve happened if they carried on this way.
April 6, 2008 at 6:21 am
that italian bass player guy sure has some husky african traits eh? even with all that white paint. the milk crates give away exactly what band it is.
May 21, 2008 at 7:44 am
this one’s definitely Overkill…. I remember it from Rat Skates’ Born in the Basement DVD