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CHATEAUX - Chained & Desperate (1983) UK
Ebony Records EBON 13

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01. Chained & Desperate
02. Spirit Of The Chateaux
03. Burn Out At Dawn
04. The Dawn Surrendered
05. Straight To The Heart
06. Baton Rouge
07. Son Of Seattle
08. Shine On Forever

Tim Broughton - Vocals, Guitars
Alec Houston - Vocals, Bass
Andre Baylis - Drums 
Steve Grimmett - Guest Vocals (MEDUSA, GRIM REAPER, ONSLAUGHT)

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire NWOBHM band CHATEAUX had formed originally under the title of STEALER, but switched to CHATEAUX with their first vinyl appearance, a track on the 1982 Ebony Records compilation 'Metal Maniaxe'. 
The group was promptly signed by Ebony to an album deal and the first album, preceded by the 'Young Blood' single, was recorded with original vocalist and bassist Alec Houston, whilst Andre Baylis contributed drums. 
Released in 1983, 'Chained And Desperate', also featured session lead vocals by MEDUSA and GRIM REAPER's Steve Grimmett.
Both Baylis and Houston were to quit after 'Chained And Desperate's release and were duly replaced by ex-CONFESSOR vocalist / bassist Krys Mason and former WOLFBANE, SAM THUNDER and ARAGORN drummer Chris Dadson. 
Second album 'Fire Power', also produced by Darryl Johnston, arrived in 1984 with third album 'Highly Strung' delivered in 1985. 
Mason was to leave in 1986, with the band folding the following year.
Sanctuary Records compiled an anthology set entitled 'Fight To The Last!' in 2003.