Through Mystic Records, the Mentors released their first EP, The Trash Bag , in 1983. Their first live album, Live at the Whiskey/Cathey de Grande , came out the following year; both records were produced by Phillip (Philco) Raves. In 1985, they signed to Death Records, a subsidiary of Metal Blade , and released their debut studio LP, You Axed for It! , with Broy returning on the bass. During this time, Hoke maintained a strong public presence, making a controversial appearance alongside fellow metal band Gwar on The Jerry Springer Show , where Hoke’s band, beliefs and public image were criticized.
released their first EP, The Trash Bag
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