22 results for "new wave of british heavy metal"
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A History of Destruction

Formation and Rise to Thrash Metal Prominence (1982–1989) Formed in 1982, Destruction quickly became a vital force in the German thrash metal scene. Alongside Kreator,…

November 17, 2024
Band History

A History of Stages Of Decomposition

Early Pioneers and Evolution (1968–1979) In the late 1960s, heavy metal pioneers like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple laid the foundation for the…

September 7, 2024
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A History of Profiler

Formation and Early Years (1968–1975) In the late 1960s, heavy metal was beginning to take shape with bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep…

April 10, 2024
Band History

A History of Coffins

Formation and Early Years (1976–1978) Diamond Head, hailing from Stourbridge, West Midlands, emerged onto the heavy metal scene in 1976. The band was founded by…

January 10, 2023
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A History of Iron Attack!

Formation and Early Years (1975–1980) Iron Maiden, hailing from Leyton, East London, was born in 1975 by the visionary bassist Steve Harris. With a fluid…

September 7, 2022
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Saxon - Latest Band News

Saxon, the iconic British heavy metal band that has been dominating the metal scene for over four decades, is back in the spotlight with some…

April 27, 2022
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A History of Praying Mantis

Formation and Early Years (1981–Present) Praying Mantis, hailing from England, emerged as a prominent figure in the new wave of British heavy metal scene. Their…

March 15, 2022
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A History of Foreign Hands

Formation and Early Years (1968–1975) In the late 1960s, the heavy metal genre began to take shape with the emergence of iconic bands like Led…

March 6, 2022
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A History of Advocacy

Pioneers of Heavy Metal (1968–1979) In the late 1960s and early 1970s, heavy metal was born out of the blues rock, psychedelic rock, and acid…

July 20, 2021
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A History of Saxon

Formation and Rise to Fame (1975–1980) Saxon emerged from the depths of Barnsley in 1975, ready to unleash their brand of heavy metal upon the…

May 24, 2021