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NWOBHM and heavy metal band from Maidstone in Kent, formed in 2020. They channel the classic sound of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal tradition.
NWOBHM heavy metal band originally from London, now based in Derby, with roots in the classic New Wave of British Heavy Metal era. They carry the torch of traditional British metal with anthemic riffs and classic songwriting.
NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal and hard rock band from St. Albans in Hertfordshire, formed in 2014. They carry on the tradition of classic British heavy metal with high-energy riffing and anthemic songwriting.
London / Newcastle upon Tyne-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 2019, channeling the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal explosion. Their sound recalls the glory days of Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head.
Newcastle NWOBHM veterans formed in 1980, best known for their landmark A Time of Changes album and the self-titled track that Metallica famously covered on their 1984 Creeping Death single. They've continued releasing material through the decades, including Sins and Greed and Absolute Power.
Manchester-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 2022, channeling the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal explosion. Their sound recalls the glory days of Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head.
Ashford-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 1994, channeling the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal explosion. Their sound recalls the glory days of Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head.
Birmingham-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 1984, channeling the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal explosion. Their sound recalls the glory days of Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head.
Huddersfield-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 2019, channeling the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal explosion. Their sound recalls the glory days of Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head.
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