Jeff Duncan (musician)

For other people with the same name, see Jeff Duncan (disambiguation).

Jeff Duncan
Duncan performing with Armored Saint
Background information
Born (1966-01-28) January 28, 1966 (age 58)
United States
GenresHeavy metal
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Member ofArmored Saint, Odin, DC4
Formerly ofBird of Prey

Jeff Duncan (born January 28, 1966) is an American heavy metal musician, best known for being the rhythm guitarist of Armored Saint[1] and previously Odin.[2] He currently also plays in DC4.

Biography

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Duncan got his start in the Los Angeles-based band Odin alongside brother Shawn Duncan on drums. The band self-released the three-song EP Caution! in 1983, followed by the six-song mini-LP, Don't Take No for an Answer, on the local Half-Wet label in 1985. A promotional video was shot for the song "Shining Love." Odin would sign a deal with RCA/Victor for the Japan only release of their 1987 full-length debut, Fight For Your Life. The band infamously appeared in the 1988 documentary, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, and issued another six-song mini-LP, The Gods Must Be Crazy, that same year before breaking up.[3] Duncan would contribute lead guitar on the 1990 Lost and Found album by Lostboys, a new band fronted by former Odin vocalist Randy O. He also appeared in the promotional video for the song "Cryin' Out."

In 1989, Duncan joined Armored Saint and made his recording debut on 1991's Symbol of Salvation, co-writing several songs, including the MTV video/single, "Last Train Home." Duncan remains a member to this day and has been part of every subsequent Armored Saint release.[4][5]

When Armored Saint temporarily broke up after vocalist John Bush accepted an offer to join Anthrax in 1992, Duncan formed the band Bird of Prey which also featured former Ravage vocalist Kyle Michaels, bassist Paul Puljiz (ex-Stone Soldier), and Shawn Duncan on drums. They recorded the L·T·D (Live to DAT) 8-song cassette in 1993, which received distribution in Germany. The band recorded another five-song demo, with Matt Duncan replacing Puljiz on bass, before eventually morphing into DC4 (DC = Duncan Clan) whose initial line-up comprised all three Duncan brothers, with Jeff now handling lead vocal and guitar duties, and former Grave Danger guitarist, Hyland Church. They debuted in 1995 with the self-released Mood Swings EP. The current DC4 is composed of Jeff, Shawn and Matt Duncan and former Dio and Violets Demise guitarist, Rowan Robertson.[6]

In addition, Duncan plays guitar for the Dizzy Reed Band, and Dizzy Reed has played keyboards for DC4.[citation needed]

Duncan also plays in and around Las Vegas, where he currently resides, and occasionally makes appearances in the Vegas Valley at Sin City Sinners shows. He is currently playing shows with Armored Saint, DC4, and the Las-Vegas based band, The Bones, featuring Sean Koos (ex-Joan Jett & The Blackhearts), Patrick Vitagliano (ex-John Connelly's Nuclear Theory), and brother Shawn Duncan. At one point he was also in a band called The Thornbirds, which also included Russ Parrish and Darren Leader from Steel Panther as well as bass player Dean Cameron.

Duncan and Odin would reunite for the first time in 2003 and have performed live as recently as 2018 in conjunction with the re-release of Don't Take No for an Answer and Fight For Your Life on Dave Ellefson's EMP label.[7][8]

Duncan's first solo album, Wanderlust, saw a digital release in late 2019 by Warrant's Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon on their Downboys label. A CD version of the album was set for April 2020 through EMP, with a limited edition vinyl release scheduled for July.[9]

Albums

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Year Band Title Label Other information
1983 Odin Caution Independent Three-song EP
1985 Odin Don't Take No for an Answer Half-Wet Records
1987 Odin Fight for Your Life RCA/Victor Records
1988 Odin The Gods Must Be Crazy Independent
1990 Lostboys Lost and Found Atlantic Records
1991 Armored Saint Symbol of Salvation Metal Blade/Warner Bros. Records
1993 Bird of Prey L·T·D Independent Cassette
1995 DC4 Mood Swings Independent
1998 DC4 Volume I Rising Sun Records
2000 Armored Saint Revelation Metal Blade Records
2002 Armored Saint Nod to the Old School Metal Blade Records
2009 DC4 Explode Chavis Records
2010 Armored Saint La Raza Metal Blade Records
2013 The Bones What Would Ginger Do? Independent
2014 The Bones Ruin Your Rockshow Live Independent Live album of covers
2015 The Bones Dirty Pretty Things Independent
2015 Armored Saint Win Hands Down Metal Blade Records
2017 Armored Saint Carpe Noctum Metal Blade Records Live album
2019 Jeff Duncan Wanderlust Downboys (digital) / EMP (physical) Instrumental album

References

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  1. ^ Prato, Greg. "Biography: Armored Saint". AMG. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
  2. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Odin". AMG. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
  3. ^ "Whatever Happened to the Stars of the Decline of Western Civilization Pt 2?". LouderSound.com. August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  4. ^ "Armored Saint – 'Symbol of Salvation' - Decibel Hall of Fame". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
  5. ^ "Armored Saint Announces North American Tour; Band To Perform Symbol Of Salvation In Its Entirety". Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  6. ^ "Former Dio Guitarist Rowan Robertson Joins DC4". BraveWords.com. Retrieved August 9, 2006.
  7. ^ "Odin's Jeff Duncan on Returning to the Sunset Strip and Being at Peace With His Past". NoiseCreep.com. August 9, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  8. ^ "Legendary LA Rockers Odin Announce Album Release Show at Whiskey A Go Go 4/21". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  9. ^ "Armored Saint Guitarist Jeff Duncan To Release New Solo 'Wanderlust' In April". Blabbermouth.net. February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
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