Titan Force

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robably most noted for featuring vocalist Harry Conklin (a.k.a. Tyrant) during his time away from Jag Panzer, musically, Titan Force (originally known as Titan) was in the melodic semi-progressive metal/thrash metal category, with the closest reference points being early Queensryche, or mid period Fates Warning. Titan Force arrived at a time when Jag Panzer was also playing in this style, though not before nor since.

Featuring the included membership of Mario Flores (guitar), Bill Richardson (guitars/keyboards), John Flores (bass) and Stefan Flores (drums) and formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Titan Force released Titan Force (1989) and Winner/Loser (1991) after struggling with successive demos. Tyrant would return to Jag Panzer and the band slowly fell apart.

The Flores brothers carried on under the name Hip Pocket to play radio-oriented rock. Harry Conklin (Tyrant) would be better known for his work in the still active Jag Panzer, while Titan Force, after reunion shows such as Germany's Bang Your Head!? Open Air in 2002), would be placed on hold.