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Heavy Load
17,188 listeners
There are at least two bands called Heavy Load: 1) Heavy Load was a heavy metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 1976 by the brothers… read moreThere are at least two bands called Heavy Load: 1) Heavy Load was a heavy metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 1976 by the brothers Ragne (vocals and guitar) and Styrbjörn Wahlquist (vocals and drums), together with bassist Micha… read moreThere are at least two bands called Heavy Load: 1) Heavy Load was a heavy metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 1976 by the brothers Ragne (vocals and guitar) and Styrbjörn Wahlquist (vocals and drums), together with bassist Michael Backlund. In 1977 Heavy Load recorded their first album &… read more
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Grim Reaper
78,699 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
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Jaguar
33,147 listeners
There are at least 9 bands called Jaguar: 1) A NWOBHM band formed in Bristol, England who had moderate success throughout Europe and Asia … read moreThere are at least 9 bands called Jaguar: 1) A NWOBHM band formed in Bristol, England who had moderate success throughout Europe and Asia in the early 80's. Further information follows below. 2) Jaguar (Real name: Charles Njagua Ka… read moreThere are at least 9 bands called Jaguar: 1) A NWOBHM band formed in Bristol, England who had moderate success throughout Europe and Asia in the early 80's. Further information follows below. 2) Jaguar (Real name: Charles Njagua Kanyi) is a Kenyan musician well known for his philanthropic c… read more
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Quartz
28,726 listeners
There is more than one artist called Quartz. 1) Quartz came out of the British hard rock hotbed of Birmingham to join the New Wave of Briti… read moreThere is more than one artist called Quartz. 1) Quartz came out of the British hard rock hotbed of Birmingham to join the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement in the late '70s. With a lineup that included John Bonham-associate M… read moreThere is more than one artist called Quartz. 1) Quartz came out of the British hard rock hotbed of Birmingham to join the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement in the late '70s. With a lineup that included John Bonham-associate Mike Hopkins and future Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicho… read more
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Saracen
6,967 listeners
There is more than one band called Saracen: 1) Saracen is NWOBHM band formed in 1976 in Matlock, Derbyshire under the moniker Lammergier. A… read moreThere is more than one band called Saracen: 1) Saracen is NWOBHM band formed in 1976 in Matlock, Derbyshire under the moniker Lammergier. As Lammegier they toured extensively cross the English 'Midlands' during the ensuing year… read moreThere is more than one band called Saracen: 1) Saracen is NWOBHM band formed in 1976 in Matlock, Derbyshire under the moniker Lammergier. As Lammegier they toured extensively cross the English 'Midlands' during the ensuing years. In 1981 they re-emerged as Saracen, releasing their debut… read more
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Witchfynde
23,587 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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Tokyo Blade
42,891 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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Witch Cross
12,650 listeners
Legendary heavy metal in the NWOBHM vein from Denmark. Witch Cross only released one album, "Fit for Fight", and a single, "… read moreLegendary heavy metal in the NWOBHM vein from Denmark. Witch Cross only released one album, "Fit for Fight", and a single, "Are You There"; they then vanished off the face of the earth, as is the case with many NWOBHM… read moreLegendary heavy metal in the NWOBHM vein from Denmark. Witch Cross only released one album, "Fit for Fight", and a single, "Are You There"; they then vanished off the face of the earth, as is the case with many NWOBHM bands. However, Witch Cross has a loyal cult following. The… read more
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Virtue
25,605 listeners
There are at least 2 artists who have recorded music under the monicker Virtue: 1. A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band from Oxford, Unit… read moreThere are at least 2 artists who have recorded music under the monicker Virtue: 1. A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band from Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 1981. 2. A female gospel group from New Orleans, founded in 1997. 1) Virtue… read moreThere are at least 2 artists who have recorded music under the monicker Virtue: 1. A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band from Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 1981. 2. A female gospel group from New Orleans, founded in 1997. 1) Virtue (Oxford, UK) Virtue was a NWOBHM band formed in 1981. They … read more
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Gotham City
6,221 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