Black Jack (heavy metal band)

Black Jack (heavy metal band)

Black Jack was an Australian heavy metal band that was active in the 1980s.

History

Black Jack formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1983, and released one EP on the Metal for Melbourne label in 1985, Five Pieces of Eight. Their musical style included elements of NWOBHM, Power metal and Doom metal. They are no longer active.

Last Known Line Up

* John Giles: Guitars / Vocals
* Rick Giles: Vocals
* Daryl Williams: Bass
* Mick Burns: Drums

Former Members

* Paul Gleason aka 'Jackie' : Bass (1985)
* John Van Taneran aka 'Thunderfoot' : Drums (1983-1985)

These members played on Bass and Drums, respectively, Black Jack's only release, the Five Pieces of Eight EP.

Discography

*"Five Pieces of Eight" (1985)

Track Listing for Five Pieces of Eight EP (Vinyl Version)

* 1. "Introduction"
* 2. "Highwayman's Inn"
* 3. "Hot Rocket"
* 4. "Prelude #5"
* 5. "Man At Arms"
* 6. "The Wizard"

The compact cassette version named track 3 as "Prelude #3"

External Links

* [http://ausrock.blogspot.com/2008/04/blackjack-five-pieces-of-eight-1985.html]


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