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Artist: Hjallarhorn
Genre: Rock/PopHjallarhorn - the revival of riff-based Classic Heavy Metal. Based in Oslo, Norway, this heavy metal band marked their return to the music scene in 2004 with the release of "Six Track Metal Attack". The demo, portraying a direct classic heavy metal style, received first-class reviews. It also provided Hjallarhorn with the opportunity for a... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 10, 2007
Artist: Holocaust
Genre: Rock/PopHailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Holocaust were formed in the late '70s, and featured vocalist Gary Lettice, guitarists John Mortimer and Ed Dudley, bassist Robin Begg, and drummer Nicky Arkless. Like many New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands, Holocaust cut their teeth in local clubs during the waning days of punk, before finally scoring an... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 7, 2007
Artist: Iron Maiden
Genre: Rock/PopKnown for such powerful hits as "Two Minutes to Midnight" and "The Trooper," Iron Maiden was and is one of the most influential bands of the heavy metal genre. The often-imitated band existed for over 20 years, pumping out wild rock similar to Judas Priest. Iron Maiden has always been an underground attraction; although failing to ever obtain... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 26, 2009
Album: "New Wave Of Classic Heavy Metal"
by Hjallarhorn
Release date: 2007
Release date: 2007
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 17, 2007
Album: "Night of the Demon - DEAD RINGER"
by Demon
Release date: 1981
Release date: 1981
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 21, 2007
Artist: Sabbat
Genre: Rock/PopEnglish band formed in 1986, with Martin Walkyier (vocals), Andy Sneap (guitar), Frazer Craske (bass), and Simon Negus (drums). Sabbat distinguished themselves with both their blazing speed and their fascination with witchcraft, black magic, paganism, and the Dark Ages. Their music was complex and their stage show was highly theatrical. After... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 13, 2007
Artist: Saxon
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalSaxon was one of the early leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, along with Iron Maiden and Def Leppard. The band was formed in Barnsley in 1977 by vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn, bassist Steve Dawson, and drummer Pete Gill. Originally calling themselves Son of a **** they soon decided to find a more... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 25, 2007
Artist: Sweet Savage
Genre: Rock/PopOne of the more obscure bands that was part of the late-'70s/early-'80s New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement was Sweet Savage, although they hailed from Ireland. The band was the first to feature guitarist Vivian Campbell, who would go on to greater success with such metal outfits as Dio and Def Leppard (the other members included... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 7, 2007
Album: "The Courage to Be"
by Holocaust
Release date: 2001
Release date: 2001
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 7, 2007
Artist: The Lord Weird Slough Feg
Genre: Hard Rock/Metal*Now known as simply "Slough Feg" 'The Lord Weird Slough Feg', whose name is derived from a character in ancient Irish mythology, originates from Central Pennsylvania. The band relocated to San Francisco, California in 1990 in hopes of resurrecting the ailing 'true metal' scene in the United States. The band quickly gained a reputation as,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 19, 2007
Artist: Three Inches of Blood
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalThere’s a reason fans have come to their shows wearing Viking helmets and brandishing both real and plastic swords. Born out of a love for pure metal, weaned on a diet of fantasy and mythology, 3 Inches of Blood have been slaying the infidel and defending the faith for nearly eight years. In that time, they’ve released two albums and splattered... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 17, 2007
