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Various Early LIve Photos (70's & 80's)
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Very
early shot of THOR live in London - probably mid to late 1970's. Bell-bottomed
stagehand smashes bricks on THOR's chest! Check out THOR's wild boots!
Photo by Declan Goodall (see another one of Declan's early photos in the CANDID section) |
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Very
rare photo of an early rehearsal session. Photo by Mark Weiss. Probably
1980. |
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Another rare photo from the same rehearsal as the previous photo. Photo by Mark Weiss. Probably 1980. |
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Yet another photo from the early rehearsal session. The chariot was actually used by Charlton Heston in a big-time Hollywood movie (I forget the name of it). Photo by Mark Weiss. Probably 1980. |
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THOR
riding his chariot - possibly during a live rehearsal - circa early
1980's. Photo by D. Stevens - www.dstevens.net |
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THOR
live - possibly during a rehearsal - circa early 1980's. Photo by D. Stevens - www.dstevens.net |
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THOR
live - possibly during a rehearsal - circa early 1980's. Photo by D. Stevens - www.dstevens.net |
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THOR
live - possibly during a rehearsal - circa early 1980's. Photo by D. Stevens - www.dstevens.net |
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THOR
live - possibly during a rehearsal - circa early 1980's. Photo by D. Stevens - www.dstevens.net |
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Great
early live shot. Probably from the late 70's...or early 80's. |
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THOR
rips the hot water bottle to shreds! Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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THOR
in mid-air! Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Dig
that gold cape.
Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance featuring the infamous hot water bottle. Photo by Brian
Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance as THOR belts out another metal anthem. Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance THOR points out who will be rocked. Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance featuring THOR and his gold cape.. Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance featuring THOR clutching his mic stand.. Photo by Brian
Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance featuring THOR preparing to bend a steel bar. Photo by Brian
Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance featuring THOR and Frank Soda. Thor & the Imps era -1970's.. Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Early
performance featuring THOR clutching his mic stand. Photo by Brian Rademacher. Brian, who has hundreds of photos that he took of THOR back in the 70's & 80's, was nice enough to allow these photos to be posted online. Thanks, Brian!! Hail! (If you'd like to purchase copies of Brian's THOR photos, get all the info you need here.) |
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Jon
Mikl Thor and Steve Price onstage ) probably from 1984 or 1985. During the Only The Strong tour. Photograph from the archives of Steve Price |
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Thor
welcomes the audience!- probably from 1984 or 1985 - The Only The
Strong tour. Photographer unknown. |
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Keith
Zazzi!- (same show as previous photo) probably from 1984 or 1985 -
The Only The Strong tour. Photographer unknown. |
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Steve Price Rocks!- (same show as previous photo) probably from 1984 or 1985 - The Only The Strong tour. Photographer unknown. |
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Thor
belts out another song! (same show as previous photo) probably from
1984 or 1985 - The Only The Strong tour. Photographer unknown. |
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An
incredible vintage live photo of THOR and one of his stage lions. Probably from 1983 or 1984. (Donated by French THOR fan, Laurent) |
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Another
great vintage live picture - probably from '84 or '85. (Donated by French THOR fan, Laurent) |
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Photos
of guitarist Steve Price are hard to find. This one is probably dating back to '84 or '85. (Donated by French THOR fan, Laurent) |
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Great
poster image of THOR live - probably 1984 or 1985. (Donated by French THOR fan, Laurent) |
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Live photo taken by Joseph Carlucci during THOR's European tour - 1985. Venue/Country unknown. If anyone knows how to contact Joseph, please contact us! |
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Live photo taken by Paul Longo during THOR's 1985 US tour. Venue: Astoria. |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Behold the Hammer!!
(photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: The man of 1,000 faces.
(photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Another mask?! The suspense
is killing me!.
(photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Steel bar bending mania!
(photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Dig that heavy metal smoke! Go Thor,
go!
(photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: The Thundergod lies in what's left
of John Holmstrom's birthday cake. (Show was in celebration of John's Punk magazine) (photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Another hot-water bottle is about
to lose it's battle with the super-human lungs of Thor! (photo by John
Holmstrom)
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Good-bye, NYC! We love you all!!
(photo by Chris MacDermott) |
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THOR
Live at CBGB's, NYC - Jan. 10, 2001: Thor assumes the role of a vicious
feline. All hail!! (photo by John Holmstrom)
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THOR
Live at the Continental, NYC - 2001
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THOR
Live at The Continental, NYC - Jan. 11, 2001:
Witness the hideous, heinous masks of THOR!! (photo by John Holmstrom) |
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THOR
Live at The Continental, NYC - Jan. 11, 2001
More masks! More mayhem!! (photo by John Holmstrom) |
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THOR
Live at The Continental, NYC - Jan. 11, 2001:
THOR presents the bent steel bar to a crowd of cheering fans. Oh, the humanity! (photo by John Holmstrom) |
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THOR
Live at The Continental, NYC - Jan. 11, 2001
YOU are the Thunderhawk!! (photo by John Holmstrom) |
THOR
Live in Danbury, CT - 2001
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THOR
unleashes the hideous power of heavy metal! Live - Danbury, CT. Jan. 13th,
2001. (photo by Dan Waters) |
THOR
Live interview on KNAC.com
- 2/28/01
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See
THOR shout at the Gods during his enlightening interview! Photo submitted by Frank Meyer |
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THOR
does his best DEVO impersonation...maybe? Photo submitted by Frank Meyer. |
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THOR
made internet history when he blew up a hot-water-bottle LIVE on the internet
broadcast! Photo submitted by Frank Meyer. |
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THOR
gives the hot-water-bottle a nice thrashing. Photo submitted by Frank Meyer. |
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And,
of course, a steel bar is bent during the interview. Internet history is
made, my friend! Photo submitted by Frank Meyer. |
Live
in Portland, Oregon - 3/6/01
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THOR
makes his entrance onto the stage! Mystery man of rock n' roll legends. (Photo by Mason Daniel) |
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THOR
always starts the show with the infamous heinous masks! Eegads!! (Photo by Mason Daniel) |
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Another
mask is revealed...and the axe is thrust into the air! (Photo by Mason Daniel) |
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No
one must oppose the Metal Avenger! (Photo by Mason Daniel) |
4/11/01-
Vancouver, Canada. Venue: The Rage
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THOR backstage with some admirers. Pictured are Thor and Electra (Alison Pereira) between two of Alison's friends. This was probably from the April 11th, 2001 show in Vancouver, Canada. Venue: The Rage. (Photo by Gary Siu) |
Dogz
II Pre-release Party at Silvertones
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THOR
performs at the "Dogz II" pre-release party at Silvertones. Check
out those new boots! (Photo by Gary Siu) |
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Another shot of THOR performing at theSilvertones pre-release party. Check out that new cape! (Photo by GarySiu) |
Live
in SF at The Covered Wagon - March 4th, 2001
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THOR
hits the stage wearing the infamous hideous, heinous masks! Beware! (photo by Andrew Doucette) |
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The
heinous masks continue as THOR prepares to bash any non-believers with his
mighty hammer! (photo by Andrew Doucette) |
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This
photo is fabulous. 'Nuff said. (photo by Andrew Doucette) |
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THOR
rocks with his hilarious cat-mask. Notice the fan with the home-made battle
axe in the crowd! Fuck yeah! (photo by Andrew Doucette) |
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THOR
emerges from the smokey mist. (photo by Brian Applegate) |
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THOR
waves his hammer of the Gods while Ani throws the goat horn salute. (photo by Brian Applegate) |
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THOR
and the band rock the city! (photo by Brian Applegate) |
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Goodnight,
Beaverton! We love you! (photo by Brian Applegate) |
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Behold
the hammer, ComicCon!! (photo by Cliff Hearn - Check out Cliff's site) |
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THOR
rocks Don Hill's in a gas mask! Beware the fury! (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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The
hideous, heinous mask hides the identity of the Thundergod. Attack!! (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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Mike
D. lays down the heavy riffs. Aaaaarrrgh!! (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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Behold
the hammers! (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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Fang
beats the bass to a pulp. Rock the city!! (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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Ani
spews all manners of evil at the frantic crowd. (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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THOR
gets into character as he sports the most hideous mask in his collection. (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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Another
steel bar meets the fury of the ice viking! (photo by R.J. Waters) |
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The
mighty THOR prepares for chemical warefare. (photo by Scott Craddock) |
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Heinous
mask alert!! (photo by Scott Craddock) |
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Throw
your hammers in the air...and wave 'em like you just don't care! (photo by Scott Craddock) |
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THOR
basks in the glory of Danbury fans gone wild...armed with their own weapons! Live at Empress Ballroom in Danbury, CT- October 13th, 2002 (photo by Dan Waters) |
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The
masked gladiator stomps through his rock engorged set! Live at Empress Ballroom in Danbury, CT- October 13th, 2002 (photo by Dan Waters) |
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Woe
to the foes who will meet THOR's mighty axe! Live at Empress Ballroom in Danbury, CT- October 13th, 2002 (photo by Dan Waters) |
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Delivering
the goods. Live at Empress Ballroom in Danbury, CT- October 13th, 2002 (photo by Dan Waters) |
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Basking
in the violet light of the gods...THOR! Live at Empress Ballroom in Danbury, CT- October 13th, 2002 (photo by Dan Waters) |
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Having
removed most of the hideous masks, THOR continues to rock! Live at Empress Ballroom in Danbury, CT- October 13th, 2002 (photo by Dan Waters) |
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Rocking
full throttle at Malcolm Tent's infamous Danbury shop. Live at Trash American Style record store. (Photo by Dan Waters) |
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Who
dares to oppose the Metal Avenger?!!. Live at Trash American Style record store. (Photo by Dan Waters) |
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THOR
is protected from any surprise gas attacks...Rock on!! Live at Trash American Style record store. (Photo by Dan Waters) |
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THOR
greets the crowd with hammers and hideous masks! Live at Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC - Oct. 18th, 2002. (photo by JB Popplewell) |
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ThunderGeek
& THOR scream in fits of metal mayhem!! Live at Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC - Oct. 18th, 2002. (photo by Teresa Thie) |
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THOR
armed with his trusty hammer...ready to rock Raleigh into a frenzy. Live at Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC - Oct. 18th, 2002. (photo by Teresa Thie) |
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Rocking
the city, bending steel...THOR!! Live at Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC - Oct. 18th, 2002. (photo by JB Popplewell) |
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The
crowd watches in awe as the bottle expaaannnds.... Live at Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC - Oct. 18th, 2002. (photo by JB Popplewell) |
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THOR
warms up the crowd for GWAR. He later joined them onstage to slay the
beast, Gor Gor. Photo by Rebecca Blissett. Please do not use this photo for any reason without permission. To see more of her work as a photographer & journalist, visit this site: www.rebeccablissett.com |
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THOR
rocks Victoria as The Goddess helps with backing vocals. Photo by Byron Plant. To see more of Brian's photos, visit this site: http://members.shaw.ca/bkplant/PhotoPeople.htm |
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Dig
that THOR banner! Photo by Byron Plant. To see more of Brian's photos, visit this site: http://members.shaw.ca/bkplant/PhotoPeople.htm |
Live
Edmonton & Calgary - Canada - October, 2003
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Behold
the helmet & goggles! |
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Thunderous
action onstage - Hail! (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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The
hideous, heinous masks don't keep THOR from belting out the metal anthems. (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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Yield
to the hammer, o' enemies of THOR! (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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Frank
Soda, who was one of THOR's earliest bandmates in THOR & THE IMPS, made
a special appearance at the Canadian shows. (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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Flyer
for the DOA/Thor show. (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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THOR
and longtime pal, Frank Soda, tear up The Brickyard!. (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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Backstage
with legendary Rock Fan/Interviewer - Nardwuar (wearing the hat) (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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Nardwuar
Attacked! (Photo submitted by Kat Elo - Chompa Productions) |
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THOR
dressed to kill as he leads the band into another thunderous performance. (Photo by Eric Kurz) |
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Is
it a spawn of hell, a mutated metal monster, a wicked demon dog?! No, it's
THOR!! (Photo by Eric Kurz) |
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Rock
The Wedding (and the city!). (Photo by Eric Kurz) |
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Sacrificing
a steel bar in the name of Fred & Marcelle! (Photo by Eric Kurz) |
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Behold
the hammers! Behold the unity of Fred & Marcelle! (Photo by Eric Kurz) |
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THOR's
sacred props wait for showtime. Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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THOR
attacks the camera! Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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It
comes to blows! THOR slugs Joey! Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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THOR
takes a battleaxe to Joey's throat. Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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Air-guitar
victory dance! Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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Both
wiped out in a fierce battle. Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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Getting
the action on film. Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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THOR
& Joe attack the host! Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym - Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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Mike
Hektoen, Cave Beast, Thundergeek, THOR, Mick Sahota, and Joey Keithley (Joey
Shithead of DOA). Photo taken during filming TV promo at Ringside Gym -
Nov. 28th (Photo by Michael Pilmer) |
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Behold
the hammer, Vancouver! Photo taken during the THOR/DOA show at the Pacific Coliseum - Vancouver - Nov. 29th, '03 (by Simon Chan) |
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Metal
mayhem and punk passion meet in the ring for an awesome battle. Photo taken during the THOR/DOA show at the Pacific Coliseum - Vancouver - Nov. 29th, '03 (by Simon Chan) |
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THOR
takes the stage in full costume. Prepare to HAIL THOR! Club 360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Jason Junop) MORE of Jason's photos from the Club 360 show are posted HERE. |
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THOR
- well dressed & ready to ROCK! Club 360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Jason Junop) MORE of Jason's photos from the Club 360 show are posted HERE. |
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THOR's
longtime friend and partner in ROCK, Frank Soda! Club 360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Jason Junop) MORE of Jason's photos from the Club 360 show are posted HERE. |
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THOR
prepares to bend the steel bar as a beautiful female warrior assists. Club 360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Jason Junop) MORE of Jason's photos from the Club 360 show are posted HERE. |
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Another
strength feat entertains the crowd - Cinder blocks and sledgehammers, ahoy!! Club 360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Jason Junop) MORE of Jason's photos from the Club 360 show are posted HERE. |
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THOR
live at Club
360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Erin Bell) |
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THOR
live at Club
360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Erin Bell) |
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Frank
Soda performed with THOR
live at Club
360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Erin Bell) |
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THOR
live at Club
360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Erin Bell) |
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THOR
live at Club
360 - Toronto, Ontario CANADA - March 11th, 2004 (Photo by Erin Bell) |
SEE MANY, MANY PHOTOS FROM THOR'S 2005 TOUR ON THE "THOR AGAINST THE WORLD" 2005 TOUR REPORT . |
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