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Tygers of Pan Tang
91,448 listeners
Tygers of Pan Tang are a New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band originating from Whitley Bay in the North-East of England. The band was origi… read moreTygers of Pan Tang are a New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band originating from Whitley Bay in the North-East of England. The band was originally formed by Robb Weir (guitar) Brian Dick (drums) Rocky (real name Richard Laws - bass) and Je… read moreTygers of Pan Tang are a New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band originating from Whitley Bay in the North-East of England. The band was originally formed by Robb Weir (guitar) Brian Dick (drums) Rocky (real name Richard Laws - bass) and Jess Cox (vocals). Rapidly building a local following, they we… read more
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Satan
68,725 listeners
There is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan is a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of th… read moreThere is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan is a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. The band is considered influential for playing a form … read moreThere is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan is a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. The band is considered influential for playing a form of proto-thrash/speed metal that was fairly advanced by the … read more
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Tokyo Blade
43,166 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
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Saxon
522,197 listeners
Saxon is an English heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Barnsley. Originally called Son of a Bitch. As leaders of the new wave of British h… read moreSaxon is an English heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Barnsley. Originally called Son of a Bitch. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums … read moreSaxon is an English heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Barnsley. Originally called Son of a Bitch. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. They had numerous singles in the UK Si… read more
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Anvil
165,615 listeners
There is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups includi… read moreThere is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups including Slayer and Metallica. The band's history is chronicled in the 2009 documentary Anvil! The … read moreThere is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups including Slayer and Metallica. The band's history is chronicled in the 2009 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil. 2) Anvil is a1970s German heavy prog psych b… read more
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Witchfynde
23,835 listeners
Witchfynde is a heavy metal band that was one of the forerunners of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Witchfynde was formed in Nottingha… read moreWitchfynde is a heavy metal band that was one of the forerunners of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Witchfynde was formed in Nottinghamshire, England in late 1979 by vocalist Steve Bridges, lead guitarist Montalo, bassist Andro Coul… read moreWitchfynde is a heavy metal band that was one of the forerunners of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Witchfynde was formed in Nottinghamshire, England in late 1979 by vocalist Steve Bridges, lead guitarist Montalo, bassist Andro Coulton, and drummer Gra Scoresby. The band released their first… read more
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Avenger
25,168 listeners
There are at least 6 bands of this name: 1)A NWOBHM band from Newcastle, released "Blood Sports" in 1984, and "Killer Elite&… read moreThere are at least 6 bands of this name: 1)A NWOBHM band from Newcastle, released "Blood Sports" in 1984, and "Killer Elite" in 1985. They reformed in 2005 under the name Avenger UK. 2) Sanjeewa Chandrasiri, Trance pr… read moreThere are at least 6 bands of this name: 1)A NWOBHM band from Newcastle, released "Blood Sports" in 1984, and "Killer Elite" in 1985. They reformed in 2005 under the name Avenger UK. 2) Sanjeewa Chandrasiri, Trance producer based in New Rochelle, New York, signed to Armin Van … read more
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Exciter
81,940 listeners
Exciter is a speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Despite many changes in personnel, they have managed to keep a small but dedica… read moreExciter is a speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Despite many changes in personnel, they have managed to keep a small but dedicated following for over 25 years. In 1978 the band Hell Razor formed in Ottawa ON,Canada. The band … read moreExciter is a speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Despite many changes in personnel, they have managed to keep a small but dedicated following for over 25 years. In 1978 the band Hell Razor formed in Ottawa ON,Canada. The band consisted of John Ricci (guitars), Dan Beehler (drums) and A… read more
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Angel Witch
126,242 listeners
Angel Witch is a British heavy metal band assembled in 1977 in England. They were closely associated with the NWOBHM (New wave of British heavy metal) movement together with bands such as Iron Maiden and Saxon. The band was founded under… read moreAngel Witch is a British heavy metal band assembled in 1977 in England. They were closely associated with the NWOBHM (New wave of British heavy metal) movement together with bands such as Iron Maiden and Saxon. The band was founded under the name of Lucifer and initially comprised guitarist and v… read more
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Girlschool
154,141 listeners
Girlschool started in 1975 when Enid Williams (Bass, Vocals) and Kim McAuliffe (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) formed an all girl rock covers band … read moreGirlschool started in 1975 when Enid Williams (Bass, Vocals) and Kim McAuliffe (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) formed an all girl rock covers band called Painted Lady in South London. Kelly Johnson and Denise Dufort later joined and in April 19… read moreGirlschool started in 1975 when Enid Williams (Bass, Vocals) and Kim McAuliffe (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) formed an all girl rock covers band called Painted Lady in South London. Kelly Johnson and Denise Dufort later joined and in April 1978 they changed their name to Girlschool. Their first single… read more