CYNIC - Suicide 7" (1983) UK

Despite being one of the most impressive NWoBHM band in terms of heaviness and straightforward compositions, Cynic remains quite unknown and obscure to this day, probably due to the fact that the band's classic 1983 "Suicide" 7" single was their only commercially available legacy (now a very rare and costly piece) . However this single can easily compare with the best from the movement like HOLLOW GROUND or JJ’s POWERHOUSE. The band did also record several demos through the years and have reconvened recently to record a full length album due for release this year.

http://rapidshare.com/files/113434979/SINGLE.RAR

REINCARNATE - 1983 Demo (1983) UK

This is the only other recording from Stoke band Reincarnate, whose lone single, 1982's "Take It Or Leave It" we posted last time. This is the four song, cassette only "1983 Demo", following which the band split.
Bassist/Vocalist Paul "Frazza" Farrington went on to join HARRIER as keyboard player, recording the "Out On The Street" EP in 1984. Farrington would later join the reformed DEMON in 2002 and appear on the "Better The Devil You Know" album of 2005.

http://rapidshare.com/files/113434625/Demo.rar.html

GROUND ATTACK - The Lost Tapes (1979) UK

PRIVATE PRESS
Prima cassetta demo rarissima dei GROUND ATTACK, un trio di Stevenage formati nel 1979. Dopo questo demo il gruppo rilascerà un' altro singolo 7" nel 1981 poi l' anno seguente, nell' 82 arriverà la rottura definita e lo scioglimento del gruppo. Solo nel 2004 il 2/3 del gruppo si riuniranno, sicuramente spinti dalla nuova ondata di richieste dei loro brani da parte di questa nuova generazione di metallari e amanti della buona musica che ha la possibilità di conoscere e vogliono conoscere tutto sulla NWOBHM (grazie ad internet soprattutto..DIO NET!) rilasceranno il loro primo e unico full-length. Per me queste reunion sono una schifezza fatta solo per soldi, in questo caso il gruppo si è sciolto definitivamente nel 1982. e basta.
TRACKS:
1. Watch Me 03:14
2. Motorbike Song 04:34
3. Mighty Fine Year 05:03
4. Flying Time 07:02

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DIE LAUGHING - You Got The Power 7" (1980) UK

Die Laughing were a short lived NWOBHM trio from Sussex who recorded this one rare single in 1980. The "You Got The Power" 45 was released on Ocean Records in an eye catching comic style sleeve, and came with a free badge & poster. Very '70s influenced hard rock with interesting arrangements were the bands hallmarks, but it's value nowadays probably has more to do with it's rarity. Still, a nice "borderline NWOBHM" listen all said.

http://rapidshare.com/files/112591662/DIE_LAUGHING_-_You_Got_The_Power_7____UK-1980_.rar

ALKATRAZZ - Young Blood (1981) UK

RCA RECORDS
NWOBHM from Alkatrazz, this is their debut album, "Young Blood" from 1981.
ALKATRAZZ, hailed from Maidstone in Kent and were fronted by Australian singer Craig Stevens. After coming to the attention of RCA Records they released debut album "Young Blood" in 1981 and toured as support on a three band package with TYGERS OF PAN TANG and MAGNUM. 1982 saw them release their second & final album, "Radio 5". During the Spring of 1983 former SAMSON and IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr figured in the ranks. Burr would later join PRAYING MANTIS, TRUST, GOGMAGOG and ELIXIR. Alkatrazz split in late '83 after being dropped by RCA.
TRACKS:
1. Rockin' High
2. Young Blood
3. Maybe Tomorrow
4. Late News
5. Deadline
6. Crazy Dancer
7. Give It All Away
8. Live Fast, Die Hard
9. You And The Night
10. Run Wild

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RUNESTAFF - Runestaff Demo (1982) UK

Back to Blighty next for the 1982 Demo by Runestaff. RUNESTAFF began life in Ipswich in 1980 as an all male quintet in the Tolkien inspired Prog Rock mould. Their first recorded product would be this three track 1982 demo cassette recorded at Hillside Sound Studios in Ipswich.
Dogged by line-up shuffles the band added vocalist Joanna Symes when guitarist/vocalist Andy Page departed. However, Page soon returned, inspired by the possibilities opened up by the new singer, concentrating solely on guitar. The band spent the next couple of years building up a strong live following with constant gigging and the odd decent support slot, gradually adding a Harder edge to their Proggy sound. The Wolverhampton based Heavy Metal Records issued a self-titled album in 1985. They followed this with two 7" singles, "Road To Ruin", and "Do It!" on Heavy Metal subsidiary FM/Revolver Records later that same year. Tragically, keyboard player Kaust Rakhit died of Thalasemia in mid 1985 and was replaced by Barry Godfrey. Depressed by the death of his friend, Page quit once more in 1986. A planned second album was forestalled as vocalist Joanne Syme then suffered a serious throat problem. With their momentum stalled by Syme's illness the band gradually dissolved in late '86.

http://rapidshare.com/files/111376713/RUNESTAFF_-_Runestaff_Demo__UK-1982_.rar

JANINE - Crazy On You 7" (1981) UK

To 1981 now, for this next one by JANINE who were a short lived London based NWOBHM band. They released just this one record, the AC/DC influenced "Crazy On You" 7", released on the Stiletto Records label. Guitarist Paul Smith also played in the NWOBHM band DEEP MACHINE which recorded some demos. Subsequently several members of Deep Machine formed famous NWOBHM bands ANGEL WITCH and TOKYO BLADE.

http://rapidshare.com/files/112589112/JANINE_-_Crazy_On_You_7____UK-1981_.rar

SABRE - Miracle Man 7" (1983) UK

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CHALLENGER - So Sure Of Yourself 7" (1981) UK

Challenger, a Yorkshire based five piece NWOBHM band with a strong early '70's vibe. They released only this one record, the 1981 "So Sure Of Yourself" 45 on C.M.C. Records. Flipside, "Out To Kill" is probably the stronger of the two tracks, reminding me somewhat of QUARTZ.Highly prized nowadays by NWOBHM collectors, but at the time of it's original release sales struggled, and disspirited, the band went their separate ways.

http://rapidshare.com/files/115664196/CHALLENGER_-_So_Sure_Of_Yourself_7____UK-1981_.rar

DAGABAND - Test Flight 7" (1980) UK

Dagaband, the three piece keyboard band that toured regularly throughout 1975-76, have reformed after a car crash injured all the band and wrecked their gear, putting them out of operation. They are now in the studio recording their first album and they'll be touring again in July.(Sounds, 07/05/79)

DAGABAND were a Chesterfield based NWOBHM/Progressive Rock trio formed in the late 70's.Debuted in 1980 with this record on Rutland Records.
www.nwobhm.info

Rutland Records
TRACKS:
1. Test Flight
2. Images

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EXPOZER - Exposed At Last EP (1980) UK

Expozer were a five piece NWOBHM band who were formed in Stoke On Trent in 1979. They debuted with the "Exposed At Last" 7" on Hit Hard Records in 1980. First track "Rock Japan" is a groove-laden and riff-based, all-out NWOBHM affair that sounds much like cranked up Boogie with a rough edge and somewhat contrasting, melodic-chants. This energetic upbeat number scores high in terms of all round impact, accessibility and structure, the latter which is highlighted by it's knack for melody and measure. "On My Knees" is a fast-paced number, less melodic and Bluesy rooted with rough style vocals and traces of early JAGUAR. Highly recommended.
The band got exposed on a larger scale through their contribution to the '81 Heavy Metal Records "Heavy Metal Heroes" compilation LP contributing the very same version of "Rock Japan", that appeared on the A-side of the 2-tracker. The single was later repressed as this EP which added two more untitled tracks. This four song version was only available for sale at their gigs.The band went their separate ways in 1982, with guitarist Tim Blackwood going on to form LE GRIFFE.

http://rapidshare.com/files/117403920/EXPOZER_-_Exposed_At_Last_EP__UK-1980_.rar

BATTLEAXE - BBC Session (1983) UK

Sunderland Metal band BATTLEAXE suffered from their undoubted musical merits being somewhat marred by an appalling debut album cover. The band first came to prominence with the 'Burn This Town' single in 1982 on the local Guardian Records label, and the B Side, 'Battleaxe', also appeared on the Guardian compilation album 'Roxcalibur'.The group was amongst the first signings to the Music For Nations label, with the London based concern releasing the band's debut album, 'Burn This Town', which featured the aforementioned offending artwork. At the time of the debut's release, the band were summoned to the BBC to record a four song session for Tommy Vance's BBC Radio 1 Friday Rock Show.

http://rapidshare.com/files/117629362/BATTLEAXE_-_BBC_Session__UK-1983_.rar

V/A - METAL PLATED (1983) UK

EBONY RECORDS
We are pleased to bring you another of the great Ebony Records compilation albums. Ebony Records was one of the classic minor-league labels of the NWOBHM time, focusing on up-and-coming mid-eighties bands mostly from the UK, though a few Euro bands crept in as well. Similar to labels such as Metal Blade, Ebony started out releasing compilations of unsigned acts, a few of which went on to record albums with the label. This particular album is "Metal Plated" from 1983, features eight bands in all, including four from the UK: BADGER, COMA, DOUBLE AGENT, STALLION, three from France: DEMON EYES, BLASPHEME, VULCAIN, and from Sweden, STEEL WINGS.

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DIAWLED : Noson y Blaidd 7" (1983) UK

SAIN RECORDS
The band hailed from Crymych, and formed in 1981. In 1982 the band contributed the track 'Shwt Mae Siapus', with Kevin Davies on vocals, to a Fflach Records four way EP showcasing other local talents MALCOLM NEON, ERYR WEN and Y FICAR. The 1983 single 'Noson Y Blaidd' featured Rhiannon Tomos as new frontman, and is the release we're featuring tonight. A further 45, "S.O.S.", followed the same year, but the group split shortly thereafter.
TRACKS:
1. Noson y Blaidd 04:32
2. Dewch Gyda Ni 03:11

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BATTLEAXE : Burn This Town 7" (1982) UK

Sunderland Metal band BATTLEAXE suffered from their undoubted musical merits being somewhat marred by an appalling debut album cover. The band first came to prominence with this little gem, the 'Burn This Town' single in 1982 on the local Guardian Records label, and the B Side, 'Battleaxe', also appeared on the Guardian compilation album 'Roxcalibur'. The group was amongst the first signings to the Music For Nations label, with the London based concern releasing the band's debut album, 'Burn This Town', which featured the aforementioned offending artwork. BATTLEAXE stuck around with MFN for a follow-up release, 1984's 'Power From The Universe', which appeared a year later, seeing drummer Ian Thompson superseded by Ian McCormack. Thompson went on to DARK HEART. At their peak BATTLEAXE toured Britain opening for SAXON and although a third album, 'Mean Machine', was recorded in 1987, it never saw the light of day. Tracks from the shelved album finally surfaced as the "Nightmare Zone" EP a few years ago.

http://rapidshare.com/files/119426887/BATTLEAXE_-_Burn_This_Town_7____UK-1980_.rar

BLITZKRIEG - Ten Years of Blitzkrieg EP (1991) UK

ROADRUNNER RECORDS
The first two songs appeared on the first Blitzkrieg single (1980), and the last three were new songs.
TRACKS:
1. Blitzkrieg 03:10
2. Buried Alive 02:43
3. Night Howl 03:32
4. The Sentinel 06:42
5. Nocturnal Vision 05:36
LINE UP:
Brian Ross - Vocals
Tony J. Liddle - Guitar
Glenn S. Howes - Guitar
Glen Carey - Bass
Gary Young - Drums

BLITZKRIEG - Blitzed Alive! (1981) UK

SELF RELEASED CASSETTE
This Demo cassette was recorded in studio,in November 28th, 1981, with crowd noise later added - it is next to impossible to find, especially with good sound quality.
Crowd noise was added to make it sound like more people were at the shows. This
lead to (false) rumors that the tape is not live. On A Time of Changes, crowd
noise from a Queen show was added to "Hell to Pay" as a joke on these rumors.
TRACKS:
1. Ragnarok/Inferno 05:45
2. Take a Look Around 04:25
3. Armageddon 06:28
4. Blitzkrieg 03:44
5. Highway Star (Deep Purple cover) 03:55
6. Saviour 05:32

BLITZKRIEG - Demo Tape (1980) UK

SELF RELEASED CASSETTE
This Demo Tape's the first album released by the "Kings" of the NWoBHM.
This demo is currently available on the "A Time Of Changes - Phase 1" double CD
on Castle/Sanctuary, along with the A Time Of Changes LP, the Buried
Alive/Blitzkrieg single, the Blitzed Alive demo, their song on the Lead Weight
compilation, and 9 unreleased tracks.
TRACKS:
1. Blitzkrieg 03:44
2. Inferno 04:43
3. Armageddon 06:17

EXPORT : You Gotta Rock 7" (1981) UK

Export were a class Hard Rock/NWOBHM act formed in Liverpool in 1980 by ex HARD STUFF vocalist Harry Shaw. Following this self financed 1981 single, "You Gotta Rock", & an album they achieved a major American deal with Epic Records, releasing 1984's more AOR styled 'Contraband' and, in 1986, the critically acclaimed, Lance Quinn produced 'Living In Fear Of The Private Eye'. Following the band's 1987 demise, guitarist Steve Morris produced the debut TORINO album and later joined ex DEEP PURPLE vocalist IAN GILLAN's band, whilst Lou Rosentahl formed 2AM with ex RAGE & NUTZ vocalist Dave Lloyd.

http://rapidshare.com/files/119634553/EXPORT_-_You_Gotta_Rock_7____UK-1980_.rar

MAYHEM - Bloodrush 7" (UK-1984)

Merseyside New Wave Of British Heavy Metal act MAYHEM who debuted on the Riot City label in 1982 with the punk influenced 4 song "Gentle Murder" EP. After toning down the punky element of their sound, they released this little cracker, the "Bloodrush" 7" single on the Vigilante label in 1984. A 1985 rerelease as a 12" EP on the same label added an extra song, " I Defy (Part 1)", and different cover artwork. Great TRIARCHY-esque intro, followed by a raw sounding but still tuneful midpaced verse and a throaty insistent chorus, this is brilliant stuff!

http://rapidshare.com/files/111331935/MAYHEM_-_Bloodrush_7____UK-1984_.rar

TUTCH - The Battle 7" (1980) UK

GARGOYLE RECORDS
Tutch was a NWOBHM band that was only active in the late 1970's and early '80's.
They only managed to produce a solitary 7" single, "The Battle", which was released by Gargoyle Records in 1980.
Tutch folded soon after the record emerged.
TRACKS:
1. The Battle
2. You Don't Care

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PERSIAN RISK - Ridin' High 7" (1983) UK

NEAT RECORDS
A Cardiff based Heavy Metal band with a reputation for delivering melodic quality songs. PERSIAN RISK was formed in 1979 by ex-ROCKTOPUS guitarist Phil Campbell, a musician who had previously plied his trade from the age of 13 as a drummer backing strippers! PERSIAN RISK's first line-up comprised of Campbell, guitarist Dave Bell, vocalist Jon Deverill, bassist Nick Hughes and drummer Razz. Deverill left to join the higher profiled TYGERS OF PAN TANG in 1981, necessitating the recruitment of former LEADING STAR vocalist Carl Sentance. SPHINX guitarist Graham Bath was added in late 1983 at the same juncture as Razz was replaced. Razz was superseded by erstwhile LONE STAR, WILD HORSES drummer Dixie Lee and the band contributed a track to the 'Heavy Metal Heroes Volume 2' compilation album. Campbell left to enter the big league by joining MOTÖRHEAD in 1984 and this move gained PERSIAN RISK the valuable British support slot to MOTÖRHEAD later the same year. The group added ex-SHY and CHINATOWN drummer Steve Hopgood and ex-MAX HAVOC band, TYRANT and WRATHCHILD guitarist Phil Vokins in late 1984 although by 1986 Hughes had fled for pastures new in IDOL RICH and Bath had left the fold too. Sentance also departed and would lend guest lead vocals to the debut TREDEGAR album in 1986. Sentance would also front TOKYO BLADE for their 1986 European tour. He was briefly replaced by ex-SATAN snd BLIND FURY vocalist Lou Taylor, but this effectively tolled the death knell for the band. By the time the 'Rise Up' album was released PERSIAN RISK had split up. Taylor created TOUR DE FORCE. Whilst Phil Campbell travelled the world in MOTÖRHEAD Steve Hopgood was to journey through many acts. The drummer formed a union with former McCOY vocalist Nikki Brooks, ex DUCHESS guitarist Dave Kilminster and ex-AIRRACE and TRAITOR bassist John Alexander in a new act titled WILD in early 1987. The drummer later turned up in BATTLEZONE, JAGGED EDGE and KILLERS. Carl Sentance journeyed to America to join a band put together by BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler suitably billed the GEEZER BUTLER BAND before touring as a temporary vocalist in TOKYO BLADE. Sentance was to later join MONROE, based in Germany, prior to a return to Wales and a stint with TOKIO ROSE. Travelling to America next, the singer formed GHOST with the LONE STAR, UFO and WAYSTED credited guitarist PAUL CHAPMAN. The singer actually reformed PERSIAN RISK in Florida with American guitarist Mark Lanoue and drumming compatriot Fred Wendal where the band gigged until their demise in 1993. Sentance then fronted Atlanta act PSYCHO CIRCUS until 1995.
TRACKS:
1. Ridin' High 03:11
2. Hurt You 03:28

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DIAWLED - S.O.S. 7" (1983) UK

FFLACH RECORDS
Welsh language NWoBHM band, DIAWLED (also known Y DIAWLED) hailed from Crymych.
In 1982 the band contributed the track 'Shwt Mae Siapus', with Kevin Davies on vocals, to a Fflach Records four way EP showcasing other local talents MALCOLM NEON, ERYR WEN and Y FICAR. The 1983 single 'Noson Y Blaidd' featured Rhiannon Tomos as new singer. This further 45, "S.O.S.", followed the same year, but the group split shortly thereafter.
TRACKS:
1. S.O.S. 02:57
2. Llinos Yn Y lleder Du 03:35

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TRANZZAM - Hypnotized DEMO (1984) UK

SELF RELEASED CASSETTE
Release year not confirmed, can be 83-85.
Staying in the NWOBHM groove, TRANZZAM were a five piece NWOBHM band formed in Oxford in 1979. After going through several drummers, former TREASON / CRASH K.O. sticksman Ace Finchum joined in 1982 prior to the recording of their first demo, the four song "Lionheart" tape. However, he jumped ship shortly thereafter to join up with former band mate Stevie Denham aka Steevie Jaimz in notorious glam band TIGERTAILZ. With new drummer Andy Orme on board, the band recorded a further demo, this one, the 3 song "Hypnotized" cassette in 1984. The band went on indefinite hiatus around 1985, but the members continued to play together on and off through the years under the name HIGH 'n' MIGHTY. In 2000 High 'n' Mighty released an album called "Pest" on Euphoria Records. (credits for review)
TRACKS:
1. Too Late Too Late 06:27
2. End of the Day 04:47
3. Hypnotized 04:00

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DISTRAINERS - Japanned EP (1980) UK

Distrainers formed in Leicester UK in 1977 as a three piece. The original line up was Dave Roe (Guitar, Vocals), Phil Hammond (Bass & Vocals) and Steve Taylor (Drums, Vocals). The band at this time were very influenced by the punk movement that was going on around them. Dave left the band in 1978 and a replacement Guitarist in the shape of Pete Bambury was brought in. The band had now started to move away from the punkier side of things and by the time they released the single “Say Goodbye", in 1979 they were being touted as a NWOBHM band. The band gigged extensively during 1978/79 and built up a reasonable following throughout the UK. In addition to their headline gigs, there were a number of support appearances including WITCHFYNDE, WAYNE COUNTY & THE ELECTRIC CHAIRS, LIGHTNING RAIDERS and SAMSON. Around this time, there were also regular appearances at The USAF base at Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire where they appeared along with the likes of URCHIN, CHEVY, and SLEDGEHAMMER. As the bands sound developed a heavier feel they felt that the name they had chosen was a hindrance (sounding too “new wave”), so the decision was taken to change the name to ALIEN and expand to a four piece at the same time. ALIEN continued for a number of years although Steve Taylor left in 1981 to join Northampton NWOBHMers SOLDIER. An EP of material recorded in 1980 entitled "Japanned", was released in 2006 on the Headless Corpse label, as a result of the positive feedback the EP generated, Phil Hammond and Steve Taylor decided to resurrect the Distrainers, but Phil Hammond left to join Leicester band Burn. With new personnel on board Distrainers are currently putting together an album called "England's Green Unpleasant Land".

http://rapidshare.com/files/152743931/DISTRAINERS_-_Japanned_EP__UK-1980_.rar