OZ

About OZ

OZ is best known in the Metal World for its 1983 ”Fire In The Brain” album and the classic 1984 ”Turn The Cross Upside Down” Maxi single. Totally OZ have made 6 albums and one EP and been part of several split albums. OZ music has been sold with different record companies around the world during the years. 1991 OZ was taking a break from Metal Music stage, but was back in business 2011. The latest album “Burning Leather” was released 18th November 2011 World Wide (AFM Records and Spiritual Beast), produced by Nicke Andersson (Imperial State Electric, ex. Hellacopters, ex. Entombed). Old OZ hard core with Ape DeMartini (Lead Vocals), Jay C. Blade (Bass and Vocals) and Mark Ruffneck (Drums) was back with new guitar players Michel Santunione and John Berg.

The new OZ recording and touring line-up is coming totally from Pori/ Björneborg in Finland. It was the time to release the old dogs and hire new hungry wolfs tells the founding member Mark Ruffneck. The drummer Mark Ruffneck keeps The Red Metal Machine running and after some years hiatus, all systems go again! For more info check OZ homepage: (expired link)