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Bio  Forged in fire on the hard streets and steel mills, in the working class shadows of New York's State capital, Blacksmith burst forth on the Northeastern regional music scene like a bolt of lightning in the dark. Right from the start, in early 1985 Blacksmith played loud and drew a crowd. From their first financed show to the rock clubs and concert halls up and down the East coast, different lineup changes and several record deals, Blacksmith always played with attitude, aggression and power. The one constant and sole original member throughout the whole Blacksmith history is guitarist David Smith.  The
band formed by New York City born guitarist David Smith and vocalist
Heidi Black, Were joined by bassist Michael J. Marino and drummer
Tommy Roy. These four, self proclaimed street rats and hard music
maniacs, were as famous for there offstage fighting, partying and
kicking ass, as they were for their on stage high voltage music. There
would be some occasional in-fighting within the band, but god help
you if you got mixed up in Blacksmith's trigger temper cross hair,
all together they would be on you like a pack of wild dogs. Visually
the band had a dark theatrical look, influenced by Kiss, Wasp, Motley
Crue and Alice Cooper. Musically their roots were underground hard-ass
Bands like Metallica, Motorhead, Black Sabbath and Overkill.  Through
demo tapes and underground metal fanzines the bands reputation spread
throughout the US and European Metal community. Blacksmith was featured
in many of the day's most notable metal and hard rock magazines nationally
and internationally. Blacksmith toured throughout much of 1985 and
1986, headlining and supporting many of the time's metal acts. Tom
Roy left the band in late 85, and was replaced by the hard hitting
George Fortune Snyder. The band recorded and released their first
self-titled album in mid 1986. Tracks such as The Bone March / Tower
of London, Louder than Hell, Rock Hard and The Blacksmith were featured,
and pounded eardrums by the thousands (interestingly enough this album
was produced by Louis St Louis the producer from the famous soundtrack
album of the movie / musical Grease). Europe
immediately embraced the band for their old school, darker European
metal flavor (most notably England and Germany). More touring, radio
airplay and media coverage followed. In a reversal of fortune George
Snyder left the group, and was replaced by original drummer Tommy
Roy in late 86. Nothing last forever, and with heavy gigging, internal
pressure, change of opinions and attitudes, along with all four members
being young (all early to mid twenties) rude and headstrong, the band
came to an erupt impasse in late 1987, after the recording of new
material and one of their bigger shows at the Burlington VT. Civic
center.
 The
four members of Blacksmith went their separate ways. Just as quickly
as they arrived, so too did they divide and fall. Heidi Black
- beautiful and strong voiced. An ass kicking stage performer, with
more than enough moxy (along with a great sense of humor) to take
her anywhere. Michael J. Marino - Killer bass player, great
stage showman, cool and levelheaded. A good rock soldier to the end.
Interesting hair style (shocking red and black frizz) and at times
questionable stage attire, but all heart. Tommy Roy - The look
of the devil in his eyes, as he savagely attacks his drums. A real
No bullshit kind of guy. Funny as hell, and a real ladies man. Awesome
drummer with loads of talent and personality.
David Smith - brooding, black-hearted heavy metal guitar man.
The bandleader and the sole songwriter for the group. Crazy haired,
hot tempered and all in black, his fiery guitar playing fueled the
bands sound, along with an imagination that gave direction to the
Blacksmith concept. So in the spring of 1987 Blacksmith 1 ended. David
Smith was not ready to cash in and check out. He would assemble a
new cast of player's and continue with Blacksmith at all costs, Beg,
borrow or steal…
The story of Blacksmith II ... |
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