Tigertailz

Tigertailz emerged from Cardiff, Wales, in 1984, becoming the premier British answer to the Los Angeles glam metal explosion. Their sound identity is built on the interplay between Jay Pepper's technical, flashy guitar work and a rhythmic section that prioritizes groove and impact.

The band's career is bifurcated by their vocalists: the raw, street-level energy of the Steevi Jaimz era (Young and Crazy) and the polished, commercial breakthrough of the Kim Hooker era. The latter led to 'Bezerk' (1990), a Top 40 UK success that solidified their position in the glam pantheon. Culturally, they represented a rare successful European export of the 'hair metal' style, maintaining a loyal cult following through multiple reformations. Critical consensus views them as one of the most consistent and visually committed acts of the genre, often cited alongside peers like Vain and Pretty Boy Floyd for their 'sleaze rock' credentials. Their influence persists in the modern 'New Wave of Hair Metal' scene.