Here Comes Trouble

The Zoo Crew, those groovy hippie DJs at THE ZOO radio station, are spinning the high-energy track "Here Comes Trouble" by Trouble Tribe from their self-titled album, getting the Zoo Freaks pumped. This song, one of the band’s two big MTV hits alongside "Tattoo," is a quintessential hair metal anthem from 1990, packed with catchy hooks and a rebellious vibe. According to a review from Limelight Magazine, "Here Comes Trouble" was a lead single that showcased the band’s knack for melody, with a music video still available on YouTube. The track’s driving rhythm and bold attitude made it a standout, though the band didn’t achieve the mainstream success some predicted, partly because it hit just as grunge was about to shake up the music scene. The Zoo Freaks probably love how this song’s raw energy captures the late ’80s metal spirit, perfect for cranking up on a wild night.

Not much survives in terms of direct interviews or social media posts from Trouble Tribe about "Here Comes Trouble," as the band’s peak was in the pre-social media era. However, Last.fm notes that the song was a fan favorite, embodying the band’s signature sound with its powerful guitar riffs and frontman Jimmy Driscoll’s commanding vocals. A tidbit from Limelight Magazine suggests that if the album had dropped a few years earlier, say in 1987, Trouble Tribe might’ve ridden the hair metal wave to greater fame. The song’s video, with its classic ’80s aesthetic—think leather, big hair, and attitude—still pops up in nostalgic posts on platforms like Facebook among hair metal enthusiasts. The Zoo Crew likely spins this track to tap into that retro vibe, knowing their audience digs the underdog story of a band that rocked hard but faded too soon.

Trouble Tribe, hailing from New York City, was formed in the late 1980s, a time when hair metal was king. The band—vocalist Jimmy Driscoll, guitarist Adam Wacht, bassist Eric Klaastad, and drummer Stephen Durrell—came together with a shared love for the genre’s flashy style and heavy sound. According to AllMusic, they signed with Chrysalis Records and released their debut (and only) album in May 1990. Driscoll’s gritty vocals and Wacht’s shredding guitar solos defined their sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Warrant or Skid Row. The band’s start was fueled by the vibrant NYC club scene, where they honed their live show before landing the record deal. After Trouble Tribe disbanded in the early ’90s, Wacht went on to play with other acts, but the band’s brief run left a cult following, as seen on fan-driven sites.

Finding Trouble Tribe’s official online presence is tricky since they’ve been inactive for decades. There’s no official website or active social media accounts tied directly to the band. However, their music and legacy live on through platforms like Discogs, where fans can explore their discography and shop for vinyl or CDs. On Facebook, there’s no dedicated Trouble Tribe band page, but you can find fan groups like 80s Hair Metal Fans, where enthusiasts share posts about the band and songs like "Here Comes Trouble." Instagram has no official band account, though searching hashtags like #TroubleTribe or #HereComesTrouble turns up fan posts with throwback album art or video clips. Similarly, on X, there’s no band profile, but fans occasionally tweet about the track, often tagging it as a hidden gem of the era. For fan websites, Last.fm offers a bio and stats on the band’s tracks, while TabLyricFM provides lyrics and tabs for diehards wanting to jam along.