Siren

Siren is a traditional heavy metal band formed in Brandon, Florida, in 1981. Emerging from the vibrant 1980s Tampa Bay metal scene, the band gained international cult status—particularly in Germany—but broke up in 1990 before reuniting decades later.
The Early Years (1981–1990)
Founded by a group of local high schoolers, Siren spent their early days practicing in garages and sheds across Brandon. They quickly became a staple of the underground scene, playing local clubs alongside acts like Savatage and Nasty Savage.
Following early releases like the Iron Coffins cassette (1985), the band signed to a German label, releasing No Place Like Home (1986) and Financial Suicide (1988). Despite their underground success, they disbanded in 1990 due to lack of promotion and lineup changes.
The Triumphant Reunion (2016–Present)
After discovering a surprise cult following in Europe, Siren reunited around 2015, playing the Keep It True Festival in Germany in 2018. Their comeback was documented in "I'm Too Old for This Sh*t! A Heavy Metal Fairy Tale", a 2021 documentary directed by Nathan Mowery and produced by Chris Jericho. Siren have since released new music, including A Mercenary's Fate (2022).

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Siren Releases

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Metro - Mercenary EP
Self ReleasedJuly 1984 - Recorded at G.D.M. Productions in Tampa, Florida

Side A
1. Terrible Swift Sword 4:16

Side B
2. Metro-Mercenary 5:3

The lineup for Metro - Mercenary was Rob Phillips (Guitars), Doug Lee (Vocals),
Ed Aborn (Drums), and Ben Parrish (Bass).

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Iron Coffins Demo
Self Released January 1985 - Recorded in Tampa, Florida

Side A
1. Iron Coffins 4:58
2. Shadow of a Future Past 3:34

Side B
3. Before the Storm 4:46
4. Over the Rainbow 3:48

The lineup for Iron Coffins was Rob Phillips (Guitars), Doug Lee (Vocals),
Ed Aborn (Drums), and Ed Hauser (Bass).

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No Place Like Home
Released in 1986 on Flametrader - Recorded at H.G.M. Studios in Tampa, Florida

Side A
1. Black Death 3:24
2. So Far to Go 4:32
3. Over the Rainbow 3:50
4. Shadows of the Future Past 4:36
5.The Mine 3:55

Side B
6. Terrible Swift Sword 4:04
7. Burning Bridges 3:57
8. Another Lost Love 4:30
9. A Place in Time 4:07
10. Iron Coffins 3:36

The lineup for Power of the Night was Criss Oliva (Guitars), Jon Oliva (Vocals),
Steve "Doc" Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums), and Keith "Thumper" Collins (Bass).

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Fight for the Rock
Released June 30, 1986 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at Bearsville Recording Studios in Bearville, New York

Side A
1. Fight for the Rock 3:57
2. Out on the Streets 4:00
3. Crying for Love 3:25
4. Day After Day (Badfinger cover) 3:40
5. The Edge of Midnight 4:49

Side B
6. Hyde 3:56
7. Lady in Disguise 3:21
8. She's Only Rock 'n' Roll 3:24
9. Wishing Well (Free cover) 3:22
10. Red Light Paradise 4:00

The lineup for Fight for the Rock was Criss Oliva (Guitars), Jon Oliva (Vocals),
Steve "Doc" Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums), and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).

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Hall of the Mountain King
Released September 28, 1987 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York City

Side 1
1. 24 Hrs. Ago 4:56
2. Beyond the Doors of the Dark 5:09
3. Legions 4:51
4. Strange Wings 3:46

Side 2
5. Prelude to Madness 3:14  instrumental
6. Hall of the Mountain King 5:33
7. The Price You Pay 3:52
8. White Witch 3:22
9. Last Dawn 1:07  instrumental
10. Devastation 3:38

The lineup for Hall of the Mountain King was Criss Oliva (Guitars), Jon Oliva (Vocals),
Steve "Doc" Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums), and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).

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Gutter Ballet
Released January 23, 1990 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York City

Side A
1. Of Rage and War 4:46
2. Gutter Ballet 6:21
3. Temptation Revelation 3:07  instrumental
4. When the Crowds Are Gone 5:47
5. Silk and Steel 2:56  instrumental

Side B
6. She's in Love 3:51
7. Hounds 6:11
8. The Unholy 4:38
9. Mentally Yours 5:15
10. Summer's Rain 4:31

The lineup for Gutter Ballet was Criss Oliva (Guitars), Jon Oliva (Vocals),
Steve "Doc" Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums), and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).
Chris Caffery does not appear on the album, but is credited with guitars and keyboards and is pictured in the album's liner notes "both to prepare the fans for the line-up they'd see on tour and confirm his permanent member status"

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Streets: A Rock Opera
Released October 4, 1991 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at 321 Studios in New York City

1. Streets 6:48
2. Jesus Saves 5:27
3. Tonight He Grins Again 3:29
4. Strange Reality 4:58
5. A Little Too Far 3:34
6. You're Alive 1:51
7. Sammy and Tex 3:08
8. St. Patrick's 4:29
9. Can You Hear Me Now 5:11
10. New York City Don't Mean Nothing 4:03
11. Ghost in the Ruins 5:31
12. If I Go Away 5:17
13. Agony and Ecstasy 3:34
14. Heal My Soul 2:36
15. Somewhere in Time 3:17
16. Believe 5:42

The lineup for Streets: A Rock Opera was Criss Oliva (Guitars), Jon Oliva (Vocals),
Steve "Doc" Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums), and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).

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Edge of Thorns
Released April 2, 1993 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at Sterling Sound in New York City

1. Edge of Thorns 5:54
2. He Carves His Stone 4:14
3. Lights Out 3:10
4. Skraggy's Tomb 4:22
5. Labyrinths 1:29  instrumental
6. Follow Me 5:08
7. Exit Music 3:05  instrumental
8. Degrees of Sanity 4:36
9. Conversation Piece 4:10
10. All That I Bleed 4:41
11. Damien 3:53
12. Miles Away 5:06
13. Sleep 3:52

The lineup for Gutter Ballet was Criss Oliva (Guitars), Zak Stevens (Vocals),
Steve "Doc" Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums), and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).

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Handful of Rain
Released August 15, 1994 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at Morrisound recording Studios in Tampa, Florida

1. Taunting Cobras 3:21
2. Handful of Rain 5:25
3. Chance 7:50
4. Stare into the Sun 4:43
5. Castles Burning 4:39
6. Visions 1:25  instrumental
7. Watching You Fall 5:20
8. Nothing's Going On 4:09
9. Symmetry 5:04
10. Alone You Breathe 7:30

The lineup for Handful of Rain was Zak Stevens (Vocals), Jon Oliva (Keyboards, Bass, Guitars, Drums),
and Alex Skolnick (Guitars).
Both Steve "Doc" Wacholz (Drums), and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass) were credited and did promotional photos, however neither played on the album.

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Dead Winter Dead
Released September 22, 1995 on Atlantic Records - Recorded at Soundtrack Studios, and Studio 900 in New York City

1. Overture 1:50  instrumental
2. Sarajevo 2:31
3. This Is the Time (1990) 5:41
4. I Am 4:32
5. Starlight 5:39
6. Doesn't Matter Anyway 3:48
7. This Isn't What We Meant 4:13
8. Mozart and Madness05:01  instrumental
9. Memory (Dead Winter Dead Intro) 1:19  instrumental
10. Dead Winter Dead 4:19
11. One Child 5:14
12. Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24) 3:24  instrumental
13. Not What You See 5:02

The lineup for Dead Winter Dead was Zak Stevens (Vocals), Jon Oliva (Keyboards, Vocals),
Al Pitrelli (Guitars), Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass), Jeff Plate (Drums), and Chris Caffery (Guitars).

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The Wake of Magellan
Released September 3, 1997 on Victor Records - Recorded at Soundtrack Studios, and Studio 900 in New York City

1. The Ocean 1:33  instrumental
2. Welcome 2:11
3. Turns to Me 6:01
4. Morning Sun 5:49
5. Another Way 4:35
6. Blackjack Guillotine 4:33
7. Paragons of Innocence 5:33
8. Complaint in the System (Veronica Guerin) 2:37
9. Underture03:52  instrumental
10. The Wake of Magellan 6:10
11. Anymore 5:16
12. The Storm 3:45  instrumental
13. The Hourglass 8:05

The lineup for Dead Winter Dead was Zak Stevens (Vocals), Jon Oliva (Keyboards, Vocals),
Al Pitrelli (Guitars), Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass), Jeff Plate (Drums), and Chris Caffery (Guitars).

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Poets and Madmen
Released March 5, 2001 on SPV/Steamhammer, Nuclear Blast America -
Recorded at Soundtrack Studios, and Studio 900 in New York City

1. Stay with Me Awhile 5:06
2. There in the Silence 4:57
3. Commissar 5:37
4. I Seek Power 6:03
5. Drive 3:18
6. Morphine Child 10:13
7. The Rumor 5:16
8. Man in the Mirror 5:56
9. Surrender 6:40
10. Awaken 3:24
11. Back to a Reason 6:10
12. Jesus Saves (live) 4:28
13. Handful of Rain (live) 5:27

The lineup for Poets and Madmen was Jon Oliva (Keyboards, Vocals),
Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass), Jeff Plate (Drums), and Chris Caffery (Guitars).

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