Throw back Thursday: Bad Lizard (belgium)
Belgium’s Bad Lizard formed in 1980 and initially leaned toward hard rock, as heard on their first single released in 1982. By 1983, they had shifted toward a heavier, proto-power metal sound with their next 12” EP. Their only full-length album, Power of Destruction, arrived in 1985 and marked their most definitive musical statement before the band disbanded due to lineup instability and cancelled tour plans.
Released by Roadrunner Records, Power of Destruction featured ten tracks across 41 minutes. The album combined dual-guitar arrangements, melodic pacing, and varied tempos, drawing stylistic comparisons to Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Accept. Each track offered a distinct mood and structure, contributing to a cohesive listening experience. The production was notably strong for a band outside the mainstream, with clear instrumentation and dynamic vocals.
Although Bad Lizard never secured a stable lineup after the departure of vocalist Eddy Termote, they performed alongside acts such as King Diamond, Manowar, Helloween, Destruction, and Agent Steel. The album received positive reviews internationally and maintained a cult reputation in underground metal circles.
Power of Destruction has since been reissued on vinyl and, for the first time, officially on CD—preserving Bad Lizard’s contribution to 1980s European heavy metal.
Power of Destruction reissue: https://tinyurl.com/4x3vce2t
Relics From the Crypt, a sub-label of Dying Victims Productions focused on archival reissues, has confirmed January the 23rd, 2026 as the worldwide release date for the reissue of Bad Lizard’s cult debut album “Power of Destruction,” available on CD and vinyl LP.
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