1410 - Talisman Break Your Chains 1990

Talisman were a Swedish hard rock band characterized by an international melodic/powerful sound. The late and great bassist/songwriter/bandleader Marcel Jacob first came to public fame as a member of Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force and the "Marching Out" album/tour in the mid eighties. Both Jeff Scott Soto and Marcel played together on Yngwie Malmsteen’s "Marching Out" album in 1985 and did a substantial tour in support of the album. So, Marcel contacted Jeff, after listening to the songs composed by Marcel Jeff agreed to join the band. At the time, the working title for the band was "Guitars On Fire", but later it was changed to "Talisman". "Break Your Chains" has a heavy, repetitive riff that is followed by Soto's momentous vocal chops. The chorus is melodic with enhancing background vocals.

1034 - Talisman Standin' On Fire 1990

Talisman was formed by bass player Marcel Jacob, who had previously played with (among others) Rising Force, John Norum Group and Power. Auditions among Swedish vocalist were unsuccessful but Cary Sharaf (ex Wasa Express guitar player) suggested Jeff Scott Soto then he was called, he got the material and agreed to join the band.

"Talisman" was the self-titled 1st studio album, with this "Standing on fire" as the second track, featuring really good bass and guitar lines, as well as Scott Soto´s clear vocals.