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When you think of Dangerous Toys, a few things come to mind.
One of course being the world famous evil clown known by the band as the
devilish Bill Z. Bub, who has been graphically portrayed in many ways on the
band's album covers and swag since
their self titled release in 1989. The other is their duo of hits, namely
"Scared" and "Teas'n Pleas'n" from that album, which
will always bring back memories of the days when MTV played videos and
metal ruled the world.
In the past year or so Dangerous Toys has reunited for a few shows around
their native stomping grounds, and did so again to ring in the new year at the
Bronco Bowl along with headliners Lillian Axe.
The band recaptured the past with all but one original member, namely Paul
Lidel who has been with the toys for several years. In fact, he even
formed the AC/DC style Broken Teeth band with vocalist Jason McMaster.
Though they did leave room for one of their newer and best
anthems "Pissed," the title track from the band's third album,
the set stuck to old school heavy hitters like "Ten Boots (Stompin'),"
"Take Me Drunk" from their self-titled Columbia (Sony) debut and
"Line 'Em Up" and "Gimme' No Lip" from their sophomore
effort Hellacious Acres.
The band broke for the countdown at midnight after some Teas'n, and was
joined by radio personnel and the guys from EMN and Lillian Axe just
before finishing things off with "Scared."
Vocalist Jason McMaster tells us that while the band does
perform on occasion, he is keeping very busy with several other
projects, namely Broken Teeth, Gahdzilla Motor Company,
Watchtower, SSIK, and Glamourpuss.
For more information about Dangerous Toys and McMaster's other
ventures, visit the official Dangerous Toys domain at
www.dangeroustoys.net
Also Reviewed Lillian Axe and Every
Mother's Nightmare.
All Photos and review by Kara
Uhrlen. Property of The Pure Rock
Shop. Not Pictured, drummer Mark Geary.
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