L.W.S. - ALKMAAR (NOORD-HOLLAND) 1987 - 1997

BIOGRAPHY: L.W.S. Inc. or "Lunatics Without Skateboards" was formed in November '87 from the ashes of Whiplash and Stray Bullets. From Stray Bullets came Joost Stolk (Guitar) and John Frijn (vocals) and from Whiplash came Dennis Hartog (guitar) and Manfred van Zadelhoff (bass). A drummer was found in Don Tesselaar. The guys knew each other for a long while so wanted to play just for fun like "Having a good time playing" and "We'll see how far we can make it". Their style of music is Thrash Metal but with a feeling for melody comparing bands like; Testament, Exodus and Death Angel. They didn't want to play songs from their former bands, so they worked very hard making own songs. On 20th March '88, L.W.S. went into the studio  to record the infamous demo "Death and Die". This demo contains 5 songs with 20 minutes of playing time. L.W.S. inc. signed to the legendary Aaarrg Records. They established a reputation in the Thrash scene by playing gigs with bands like; Cyclone, Mandator, Upset Noise and Blessed Death. In April '89 they recorded their 1st LP "Welcome To The Asylum" containing elements of Hardcore, Speed and Thrash filled with an unidentifiable melodic sound. The lyrics are inspirated by fun, alcohol and movies to mention a few songs; "Die a Violent Death", "1428 Elmstreet" and "Chop Till Death". One year later they recorded another Demo called "Second Coming" But after some period, Dennis, Manfred, Don and Joost were leaving the band. Only John was left and found new members in Roon (guitar) Renee (bass) and Maus (drums). They recorded the album "Reality" from '95. The music was a big difference according to the sound of the "Welcome To The Asylum" album! But "Reality" was the last material L.W.S. Inc. recorded. John left L.W.S. Inc. in '97. A reunion of the "Welcome To The Asylum" line-up will probably never happen....

(Stefan)

MEMBERS:

John Frijn - Vocals
Joost Stolk - Guitars
Dennis Hartog - Guitars
Manfred van Zadelhoff - Bass
Don Tesselaar - Drums

DISCOGRAPHY:

1988 Death and die (DEMO)
1989 Welcome to the Asylum (LP Aaarrg Records)
1990 Welcome to the Asylum (CD + Bonustracks)
1991 Second Coming (DEMO)
1995 Reality (CD)
2006 Welcome to the Asylum (CD re-release + "Death and Die demo" Rusty Cage records)

MEMORABILIA


L.W.S. in 1989