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Witchfynde
21,587 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 -
Diamond Head
233,136 listeners
Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The band was part of the new wave of British hea… read moreDiamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The band was part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and is acknowledged by thrash metal bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as an i… read moreDiamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The band was part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and is acknowledged by thrash metal bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence. Brian Tatler formed the band with … read more -
Satan
62,689 listeners
There is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan are a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of t… read moreThere is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan are 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 are 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 -
Witchfinder General
71,153 listeners
Stourbridge Doom Metal band formed in 1979 by vocalist Zeeb Parkes, guitarist Phil Cope and drummer Steve Kinsell (credited as 'Kid Ri… read moreStourbridge Doom Metal band formed in 1979 by vocalist Zeeb Parkes, guitarist Phil Cope and drummer Steve Kinsell (credited as 'Kid Rimple'). Witchfinder General actually achieved very little during the band's lifetime, wi… read moreStourbridge Doom Metal band formed in 1979 by vocalist Zeeb Parkes, guitarist Phil Cope and drummer Steve Kinsell (credited as 'Kid Rimple'). Witchfinder General actually achieved very little during the band's lifetime, with two albums being given a generally poor media reception a… read more -
Manilla Road
53,201 listeners
Manilla Road is an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, USA, forming around its master of lead guitar Mark 'The Shark'… read moreManilla Road is an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, USA, forming around its master of lead guitar Mark 'The Shark' Shelton (vocals and guitar). They are considered to one of the early pioneers of the epic metal s… read moreManilla Road is an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, USA, forming around its master of lead guitar Mark 'The Shark' Shelton (vocals and guitar). They are considered to one of the early pioneers of the epic metal subcategory of traditional heavy metal and one of the most in… read more -
Cirith Ungol
55,551 listeners
Cirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. The group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (pa… read moreCirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. The group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and is an early doom and power metal band. Throughout the 1970s, th… read moreCirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. The group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and is an early doom and power metal band. Throughout the 1970s, the band generally played a style of heavy metal heavily roote… read more -
Tokyo Blade
39,891 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 -
Grim Reaper
74,806 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 -
Heavy Load
14,961 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 -
Cloven Hoof
29,365 listeners
Cloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities arou… read moreCloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities around 2000. The band was closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement, along … read moreCloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities around 2000. The band was closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement, along with renowned acts such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond H… read more