Out of the depths of metal's resurgence comes the raw energy that is Big Iron. This Dallas based quartet has been carving their path through the Texas metal scene for nearly a decade highlighted by blazing guitars and fierce metal sensibilities.

Since the bands inception in 1996, Big Iron has continually made their mark among those who have crossed their path. The same year of the band's formation, European Metal label Semaphore Records took notice, eventually inking the band to their first record deal which resulted in their 1997 full-length debut Tierra Del Diablo. That album sold more than 20,000 copies in Europe before Semaphore's unexpected folding. Despite the setback, Big Iron continued honing their live performance skills, sharing the stage along the way with the likes of Megadeth, Disturbed, and Sevendust, among others.

Big Iron forged ahead, focusing on material that would become part of the band's sophomore release. Entering the studio in 2003 with acclaimed Dallas producer D. Braxton Henry (Drowning Pool), Big Iron went on to complete a full-length album that represented the brand of "Texas Metal" contemporary Pantera made famous. Despite the mainstream poise shown in Falling Down, Big Iron consciously began developing their return to metal's raw form with a renewed energy. This anticipation climaxed with Big Iron's return to the studio in spring 2005.

However, in January 2006 the band announced on its MySpace page it was calling it quits: "We would like to thank everyone for their support through the years. We have had the privelige of meeting alot of new friends, and playing with some of our favorite bands, on a local and national level. Unfortunately, we have decided to part ways and dedicate ourselves to other obligations. We love each and everyone of you for being the "BACKBONE" of what BigIron was for so many years.......Thank You."

Information from the band's site

Musicians

• Dan Lehmann: lead vocals, vocals
• Alapeno: guitar
• Jesse: bass
• Dave Slaughter: drums

Albums

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