Forgotten Gems-Mox Nix

Axe Killer Records 2001

Obscure Texas band Mox Nix managed only one album on Axe Killer Records in 1985. They were one of many American metal bands signed by the French label in the 80's. With a sound firmly rooted in accessible heavy metal Mox Nix went on tour with the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen, Accept, Killer Dwarves and Warlock. The future looked promising for the group before Axe Killer records folded and a follow up release got hung up by management. It's really quite a shame too as their self titled album showed a lot of promise. Musically this is pure heavy metal along the lines of Riot, Saxon or Y&T. With clean/clear vocals courtesy of Johnny Duff ( who sounds a bit like David Coverdale) Mox Nix deliver a full on classic metal assault. Tracks like "Never Again", "Steal The Show" and "Kill Or Be Killed" offer thrashy moments sure to appeal to fans of straight ahead heavy metal. Joined by guitarist Bruce Tousinau, bassist Robert Fernandez and drummer Joe Vernagallo Mox Nix had a tight sound going for them. Well worth your time to search out Axe Killer released a new version of this classic in 2001 with two bonus tracks "Red Planet" and (a great metal classic) "Lightning Without Thunder". Copies can usually be picked up for under $20 on Ebay.