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Tokyo Blade
39,655 listeners
Tokyo Blade was founded in 1982 by Andy Boulton (lead guitar) and Andy Robbins (bass) along with Alan Marsh (vocals), Ray Dismore (guitar… read moreTokyo Blade was founded in 1982 by Andy Boulton (lead guitar) and Andy Robbins (bass) along with Alan Marsh (vocals), Ray Dismore (guitar) and Steve Pierce (drums) under the name Killer. They recorded a demo, and went through a name change, to Genghis Khan, before another change to Tokyo Blade.… read more -
Leatherwolf
17,221 listeners
Leatherwolf is an American heavy metal band that formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1981. They split up in 1992, but reunited in 199… read moreLeatherwolf is an American heavy metal band that formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1981. They split up in 1992, but reunited in 1999. The group is also nicknamed the "Triple Axe Attack" for pioneering the use of a 3-gui… read moreLeatherwolf is an American heavy metal band that formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1981. They split up in 1992, but reunited in 1999. The group is also nicknamed the "Triple Axe Attack" for pioneering the use of a 3-guitar line-up in heavy metal. Original line-up included: - Mic… read more -
Grim Reaper
74,532 listeners
Grim Reaper was a British heavy metal band from the NWOBHM style and era. The band was formed in 1979 in Droitwich, England, by Nick Bowcot… read moreGrim Reaper was a British heavy metal band from the NWOBHM style and era. The band was formed in 1979 in Droitwich, England, by Nick Bowcott. They were signed to Darryl Johnston's Ebony Records and their debut was "See You in H… read moreGrim Reaper was a British heavy metal band from the NWOBHM style and era. The band was formed in 1979 in Droitwich, England, by Nick Bowcott. They were signed to Darryl Johnston's Ebony Records and their debut was "See You in Hell". The album, with cover design by Garry Sharpe-Youn… read more -
Heir Apparent
8,371 listeners
The Seattle band Heir Apparent was formed in the early 80's and released several melodic, progressive power metal albums. Kerrang! onc… read moreThe Seattle band Heir Apparent was formed in the early 80's and released several melodic, progressive power metal albums. Kerrang! once called the band's "Graceful Inheritance" one of the most influential heavy metal … read moreThe Seattle band Heir Apparent was formed in the early 80's and released several melodic, progressive power metal albums. Kerrang! once called the band's "Graceful Inheritance" one of the most influential heavy metal albums of the '80s. There were some rumours regarding t… read more -
Obsession
14,336 listeners
There are several artists named "Obsession". 1. Heavy metal band formed in 1983 in New Haven, USA. Obsession features Mike Vescer… read moreThere are several artists named "Obsession". 1. Heavy metal band formed in 1983 in New Haven, USA. Obsession features Mike Vescera, who would later sing for Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Loudness, Roland Grapow and The Reign of Terror, … read moreThere are several artists named "Obsession". 1. Heavy metal band formed in 1983 in New Haven, USA. Obsession features Mike Vescera, who would later sing for Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Loudness, Roland Grapow and The Reign of Terror, among others. Obsession is an American heavy metal band form… read more -
Vicious Rumors
35,825 listeners
1. The Vicious Rumors . History . August 27, 1979 - Geoff Thorpe moves from Hawaii to Santa Rosa, California, to pursue his musical career… read more1. The Vicious Rumors . History . August 27, 1979 - Geoff Thorpe moves from Hawaii to Santa Rosa, California, to pursue his musical career and start his own band. For the first year, before even having the band together, Geoff went to … read more1. The Vicious Rumors . History . August 27, 1979 - Geoff Thorpe moves from Hawaii to Santa Rosa, California, to pursue his musical career and start his own band. For the first year, before even having the band together, Geoff went to every concert and club show, passing out Vicious Rumors busi… read more -
Chastain
17,012 listeners
Chastain is a long running heavy metal project formed in 1984, spearheaded by guitarist David T. Chastain . First formed in 1984, in Cinci… read moreChastain is a long running heavy metal project formed in 1984, spearheaded by guitarist David T. Chastain . First formed in 1984, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chastain featured ex-Rude Girl and Malibu Barbi vocalist Leather Leone, bassist Mi… read moreChastain is a long running heavy metal project formed in 1984, spearheaded by guitarist David T. Chastain . First formed in 1984, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chastain featured ex-Rude Girl and Malibu Barbi vocalist Leather Leone, bassist Mike Skimmerhorn, and future Cinderella drummer Fred Coury. Th… read more -
Icon
44,842 listeners
There are at least 7 bands of this name: 1) An American Hard Rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. Originally known as Schoolboys in 1979. Icon … read moreThere are at least 7 bands of this name: 1) An American Hard Rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. Originally known as Schoolboys in 1979. Icon was formed in 1981 by high school friends Dan Wexler (guitar), Stephen Clifford (lead vocals) and … read moreThere are at least 7 bands of this name: 1) An American Hard Rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. Originally known as Schoolboys in 1979. Icon was formed in 1981 by high school friends Dan Wexler (guitar), Stephen Clifford (lead vocals) and Tracy Wallach (bass). They were joined by Dave Henzerling (g… read more -
Jag Panzer
62,437 listeners
Jag Panzer is an American power metal band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. They came together in late 1981, being inspired by the onslaugh… read moreJag Panzer is an American power metal band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. They came together in late 1981, being inspired by the onslaught of the new wave of British heavy metal. The original line-up consisted of Harry Conklin on vocal… read moreJag Panzer is an American power metal band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. They came together in late 1981, being inspired by the onslaught of the new wave of British heavy metal. The original line-up consisted of Harry Conklin on vocals (later nicknamed the "Tyrant"), Mark Briody, the… read more -
Shok Paris
6,463 listeners
The Shok Paris story began with the dream of Bill Sabo in 1982. Wanting to form an original band, Bill turned to his cousin Eric Marderwald… read moreThe Shok Paris story began with the dream of Bill Sabo in 1982. Wanting to form an original band, Bill turned to his cousin Eric Marderwald and Ken Erb. Eric had been playing in an early incarnation of Breaker, and was convinced to join … read moreThe Shok Paris story began with the dream of Bill Sabo in 1982. Wanting to form an original band, Bill turned to his cousin Eric Marderwald and Ken Erb. Eric had been playing in an early incarnation of Breaker, and was convinced to join ranks with Bill and Ken. After a time of rehearsal's, t… read more