Mandy Lion's WWIII "The Cage"

This is a song from the self titled debut of WWIII featuring Jimmy Bain formerly of rainbow and Dio and Vinnie Appice of Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell fame. The interesting thing about this song is that it was actually written by Mandy Lion and Jimmy Bain and not as stated on the CD as written by Mandy Lion and the person who played guitar at that particular moment. The mistake was made because said guitarist claimed that he co wrote this song with Mandy Lion and the record company printed this lie without checking further into the matter. On the debut CD it is stated that all songs were written by Mandy Lion and the guitarist even though most of the better songs were in fact Lion / Bain collaborations. This being one of them.

Mandy Lion's WWIII; An artist with a band that defines Heavy Metal in a BIG way with monstrous grooves, catchy riff-laden songs, and a unique sonic signature completely unto itself. Singer, mastermind, and front man Mandy Lion has led this electrifying band through the years with his incredible voice and larger-than-life persona. The original lineup boasted Joe Floyd (Warrior) on guitar, Jimmy Bain (Rainbow, Dio) on bass, and Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) on drums. Lion achieved an intense sound early on, setting WWIII vastly apart from other groups of the Heavy Metal genre in the process. Lion has fronted many other lineups with such legendary musicians such as George Lynch (Dokken, Lynchmob), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, WWIII), James Kottack (Kingdome Come, Scorpions, WWIII), Mikkey Dee (King Diamond, Dokken, Motorhead, WWIII) and many others. Mandy Lion is the originator of the extreme power vocal. Just about everyone who is anyone these days is trying to duplicate what Lion created years ago but none have succeeded. Imagine Rob Zombie's intense growl combined with Ronnie James Dio's explosive power and Rob Halford's infinite range. Lion's inhuman power and growl technique fused with an unmistakably mystifying delivery makes it impossible for any vocalist to recreate his unearthly style. On top of that, Lion's insightful lyrics paint the reality of the world we live in today with imagery and vision while presenting it with masterful conviction. Mandy Lion started a Metal vocal revolution which has ultimately spawned such popular bands as White Zombie, Korn, Disturbed, Pantera, Static X, as well as countless others... About the man himself... Leather-clad and lethal with his 2000 LB 700+HP custom Chevy V8 motorcycle ("the Phantom") and his 100 caliber custom revolver is none other than "The Beast" himself, Mandy Lion. The most dynamic and engaging front man music has ever known, Lion dominates any concert venue with his uniquely textured voice and ultra-powerful stage presence. Jeff Burkhard (former road manager for Black Label Society, Kiss and Janet Jackson) For more information about Mandy Lion or Mandy Lion's WWIII go to myspace.com/wwiiimandylion or... mandyliononline.com (more)

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[MetalFatigued]

Dude you need to get your facts straight before you go giving song credits to people they don't belong. The original line-up was never Joe Floyd on guitar, it was Tracy G. Joe was brought in MUCH later on by Lion. Bain and Tracy left together to join Dio, so there was never animosity between those two. Your explanation as to how Tracy was supposedly wrongly credited on the album sleeve is benign to say the least. Record companies don't just 'take someone's word for it' - Idiot.

[MandyLionWWIII]

Before you so proudly "school" someone on checking their facts before they speak you might be doing yourself a favor if you listen to your own advice. You are wrong on every single account.

1) The original line-up was in fact Joe Floyd as is substantiated by Vinnie Appice,Jimmy Bain and Mandy Lion. Tracy only got the gig because Lion went against label and management to get him in.

[MandyLionWWIII]

2) Jimmy Bain and Vinnie Appice were in Dio BEFORE WWIII from 1983 through 1989. Then left Dio to join Mandy Lion. They both went back to Dio and left again here and there after WWIII. That one is easy enough to look up.

3) Record companies fuck up all the time as far as their facts are concerned. There are more mis spellings and un truths found on CDs than is even worth getting into here.

[MandyLionWWIII]

Again all of the band members including David Arden substantiated the fact that most of the more well crafted songs on the WWIII debut CD were in fact written by Jimmy Bain.

So my question to you is this: Who is more credible as far as facts about a band is concerned? The band members and their management or you?

[YogaArmy]

Mandy ROCKS!!!!

[TheKamikazie1974]

Really like this, I don't know too much about them, I only know of Mandy Lion from George Lynch's Sacred Groove Album. will check out more stuff.

[doctorrockter]

@MetalFatigued YOUR A FUCKIN DOUCHE BAG... YOU CALLED A BAND MEMBER AN IDIOT AND SAID HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HES TALKING ABOUT?? FUCK YOU....

[aferraioli1]

Wow ! I just like the music... I can't believe all this stuff ! It always sucks, good bands always screw things up and the fan suffers !!

[MaxDefender]

Mandy Lion is a true icon to my eyes and this album simply roars and kills.....Back in the day every Dio's fan was also excited to have Vinny and Jimbo still around... This particular song has a an infinite power groove, love it.

[Diofan1952]

@Diopriest2 Thank you very much for the send Alex :) /,,/ /,,/

[Diofan1952]

ooh ..wow..that's so awesome \m/

[LASTINLIVE]

Thanks for sending , I do like this one /,,/.

Just took a look at there other song THE RUST...

Now that rocks .

I will take a look around some of the other songs .

send me a link to your next radio blog D''

[Diopriest2]

awesome song I love it you rock Mandy /,,/ /,,/ Looks like yu had t go back and fourth with that idiot up top. What a dumb ass to actually question one of the band members. It was your band you'd know.

[3RICHDAWG3]

what about Martin "THE MEAN" Mendez on lead guitar, until his dumb-ass brother fucked it up... Bass players suck