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The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) is a heavy metal music movement that started in the late 1970s, in the United Kingdom, and achieved some international attention by the early 1980s. The era developed as a reaction in part to the decline of early heavy metal bands such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. NWOBHM bands toned down the blues influences of earlier acts, increased the tempo, and adopted a tougher sound, taking a more hardcore approach to its music. Not intended to win a wide audience, it was a scene directed… read more
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) is a heavy metal music movement that started in the late 1970s, in the United Kingdom, and achieved some international attention by the early 1980s. The era developed as a reaction in part to the decline of… read more
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) is a heavy metal music movement that started in the late 1970s, in the United Kingdom, and achieved some international attention by the early 1980s. The era developed as a reaction in part to the decline of early heavy metal bands such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sab… read more

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1 Play track Hallowed Be Thy Name Iron Maiden
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2 Play track The Evil That Men Do Iron Maiden
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3 Play track Blood Brothers Iron Maiden
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4 Play track Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
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5 Play track Powerslave Iron Maiden
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6 Play track Running Free Iron Maiden
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7 Play track Where Eagles Dare Iron Maiden
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8 Play track Invaders Iron Maiden
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9 Play track Prowler Iron Maiden
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10 Play track 22 Acacia Avenue Iron Maiden
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