Today we’d like to introduce you to Troy Taylor.
Hi Troy, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Medal Militia is a Metallica Tribute band founded by veterans of the US Navy. We play the Wormhole in Savannah often, next show as of this writing being on July 15, 2023. We are out of Jacksonville, Florida but love to come to the Savannah area. The people are warm and welcoming. We cannot say enough good things about Savannah, GA!
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
As far as playing in Savannah, it has been pretty smooth. There are venues that have not been the easiest to get into, but Pat and his staff at the Wormhole are amazing! They treat us like rockstars!
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
Medal Militia is the premier Metallica tribute in Florida. Founded in late 2012 by lead guitarist James Obrien as he was stationed at Mayport Naval Station. The current lineup would not fully come together until the summer of 2015, and although the lineup has changed a few times since, it has come full circle back to what it is now: Retired Navy Chief James Obrien, lead guitar and founding member, Retired Navy Chief Jim Pyle lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Patriot Troy Taylor bass guitar and backing vocals and Acting Petty Officer Kyle Coe drums.
Medal Militia, so named for the medals all military wear on their unforms, bring both the professionalism of the military training and intensity and ferocity of military life and Metallica’s music!
Medal Militia brings you the best Metallica concert experience you can get short of seeing Metallica themselves.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up.
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Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/medalmilitia_metallica_tribute
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/medalmilitia
- Twitter: @medal_militia1
- Yelp: @medalmilitia1699
