Juggernaut (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 in San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Founder | Scott Womack, Harlan Glenn |
| Headquarters | San Antonio, Texas , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Juggernaut was a progressive and thrash metal group from the United States, established in 1985 in San Antonio, Texas.
History
The band Juggernaut originated in 1985, created by Scott Womack (bass) and Harlan Glenn (vocals), both formerly of Kamakazi. They were joined by guitarist Robert "Bob dog" Catlin, who had previously played with S.A. Slayer. For a short period, Dave McClain—Catlin’s ex-bandmate who later performed with Sacred Reich and Machine Head—participated to record the track "In The Blood of Virgins" for the Metal Massacre VII compilation released by Metal Blade Records in 1986. That same year, Juggernaut played numerous concerts, including sold-out shows supporting King Diamond.
Initially invited by Dave Richards of Azra/Iron Works Records to produce an EP, Juggernaut ultimately signed with Metal Blade Records. Under this label, they released two full-length albums: Baptism Under Fire (1986) and Trouble Within (1987). Guitarist Eddie Katilius joined shortly before the recording of Baptism Under Fire and is featured on its cover wearing a WWII-era gas mask.
After creative disagreements, frontman Harlan Glenn departed and moved to Los Angeles. He was succeeded by Steve Cooper—formerly of Liquid Sky, S.A. Slayer, and Narita—for the Trouble Within album. Drummer Bobby Jarzombek left to join the New York metal band Riot, but contributed as a session musician on Trouble Within. Following several lineup changes while based in Dallas, Texas, Juggernaut dissolved in 1993, with Scott Womack remaining as the only founding member.
In 1998, German label High Vaultage Records reissued Baptism Under Fire on CD, including previously unreleased tracks from the Iron Works Records EP as bonus material. Steve Cooper died on May 14, 2006, due to kidney failure associated with type 1 diabetes.
Currently, Harlan Glenn works as a director, producer, author, archival supervisor, and technical consultant for networks such as The History Channel and The Discovery Channel, focusing on World War II history. He has also authored multiple books on the subject.
Original recording lineup (1985)
- Harlan Glenn – vocals
- Bob Catlin – guitars
- Scott Womack – bass
- Dave McClain – drums
Baptism Under Fire lineup (1986)
- Harlan Glenn – vocals
- Eddie Katilius – guitars
- Scott Womack – bass
- Bobby Jarzombek – drums
Trouble Within lineup (1987)
- Steve Cooper – vocals
- Eddie Katilius – guitars
- Scott Womack – bass
- Bobby Jarzombek – drums
Studio albums
- Baptism Under Fire (1986)
- Trouble Within (1987)
Other appearances
- Metal Massacre VII (1986)