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Running Wild
255,302 listeners
Running Wild is a German heavy metal band formed in Hamburg in 1976. They were part of the German metal scene to emerge in the early to mid… read moreRunning Wild is a German heavy metal band formed in Hamburg in 1976. They were part of the German metal scene to emerge in the early to mid-1980s, and are also considered to be one of the country's so-called "big four" of … read moreRunning Wild is a German heavy metal band formed in Hamburg in 1976. They were part of the German metal scene to emerge in the early to mid-1980s, and are also considered to be one of the country's so-called "big four" of power metal, along with Grave Digger, Helloween and Rage. Ov… read more -
Riot
207,103 listeners
There are multiple artists that perform under the name: 1. Riot sprang from the basement of Mark Reale's home in Brooklyn, NY in the s… read moreThere are multiple artists that perform under the name: 1. Riot sprang from the basement of Mark Reale's home in Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 1976. In 1977 they had recorded and released their first album "Rock City" for … read moreThere are multiple artists that perform under the name: 1. Riot sprang from the basement of Mark Reale's home in Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 1976. In 1977 they had recorded and released their first album "Rock City" for New York's Firesign Records. Able to to obtain various … read more -
Medieval Steel
14,179 listeners
Heavy Metal band from Memphis, Tennessee (USA) In 1984, Bobby Franklin (vocals), John Ruth (guitar), Chuck Jones (guitar), Jeff Boydston (b… read moreHeavy Metal band from Memphis, Tennessee (USA) In 1984, Bobby Franklin (vocals), John Ruth (guitar), Chuck Jones (guitar), Jeff Boydston (bass) and Bill Jones (drums) recorder their self-titled EP. Nowadays, "Medieval Steel" EP… read moreHeavy Metal band from Memphis, Tennessee (USA) In 1984, Bobby Franklin (vocals), John Ruth (guitar), Chuck Jones (guitar), Jeff Boydston (bass) and Bill Jones (drums) recorder their self-titled EP. Nowadays, "Medieval Steel" EP is a legendary release, mentioned as a great influence by m… read more -
Shok Paris
6,506 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 -
Gotham City
5,036 listeners
Gotham City was formed 1980 in the Swedish city Umeå, they released their first demo in 1981 which featured members: Ola Ohlsson - Vocals, … read moreGotham City was formed 1980 in the Swedish city Umeå, they released their first demo in 1981 which featured members: Ola Ohlsson - Vocals, Mårten Edlund - Guitar, Björn Erik Melander - Bass and Jonas Östman - Drums. The song Borderline w… read moreGotham City was formed 1980 in the Swedish city Umeå, they released their first demo in 1981 which featured members: Ola Ohlsson - Vocals, Mårten Edlund - Guitar, Björn Erik Melander - Bass and Jonas Östman - Drums. The song Borderline was later included on "The Unknown" album with chan… read more -
Crimson Glory
62,513 listeners
Crimson Glory was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida. They started in 1979 under the monikers 'Pier… read moreCrimson Glory was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida. They started in 1979 under the monikers 'Pierced Arrow', then 'Beowulf', before settling on Crimson Glory. The classic line-up c… read moreCrimson Glory was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida. They started in 1979 under the monikers 'Pierced Arrow', then 'Beowulf', before settling on Crimson Glory. The classic line-up consisted of vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and B… read more -
Sortilège
12,971 listeners
Sortilège is a heavy metal band hailing from Paris, France, formed in 1981. Their lyrics are mainly about fantasy. They've recorded a … read moreSortilège is a heavy metal band hailing from Paris, France, formed in 1981. Their lyrics are mainly about fantasy. They've recorded a few full albums: Sortilège - 1983 - Métamorphose - 1984 - Larmes De Héros - 1985 - Sortilège 1983… read moreSortilège is a heavy metal band hailing from Paris, France, formed in 1981. Their lyrics are mainly about fantasy. They've recorded a few full albums: Sortilège - 1983 - Métamorphose - 1984 - Larmes De Héros - 1985 - Sortilège 1983-1986 - 2004 (Best-of compilation) - Phoenix - 2021 these a… read more -
Chastain
17,137 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 -
Virgin Steele
70,201 listeners
Virgin Steele is an American heavy metal band from New York, originally formed in 1981. The band released a few career highlights albums (N… read moreVirgin Steele is an American heavy metal band from New York, originally formed in 1981. The band released a few career highlights albums (Noble Savage, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part I, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part II and I… read moreVirgin Steele is an American heavy metal band from New York, originally formed in 1981. The band released a few career highlights albums (Noble Savage, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part I, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part II and Invictus). In recent years, they have enriched their sound wi… read more -
Pagan Altar
40,949 listeners
Pagan Altar, formed 1976 by Alan and Terry Jones in Brockley, England. Alongside Witchfinder General, they are one of the few NWOBHM bands … read morePagan Altar, formed 1976 by Alan and Terry Jones in Brockley, England. Alongside Witchfinder General, they are one of the few NWOBHM bands to play doom metal. Their gigs were characterised by moody, epic and heavy music interpreted wit… read morePagan Altar, formed 1976 by Alan and Terry Jones in Brockley, England. Alongside Witchfinder General, they are one of the few NWOBHM bands to play doom metal. Their gigs were characterised by moody, epic and heavy music interpreted with highly visual stage aspect which accented their interest f… read more