New Wave of British Heavy Metal

Albion: It Was In The Month of May Review

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:10:59 +0000

Albion, the band fronted by former Jethro Tull guitarist Joe Parrish-James, return with their second album which is titled It Was in the Month of May. This being the follow-up to their impressive debut album of Lakesongs of Elbid from 2024. Whereas that debut had a heavier prog/folk/metal edge to it, here on It Was […]

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Tygers of Pan Tang Release New Single New Album to Follow

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:44:28 +0000

The mighty Tygers of Pan Tang are remain very much on the prowl some fifty years after formation and becoming one of the finest bands at the forefront of New Wave of British Heavy Metal days. So good that we have bands from back then still with us and still producing top class music. The […]

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Vardis: 100 MPH 79 Revisited Review

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:41:25 +0000

The magnificent Vardis pre-date the New Wave of British Heavy Metal days of the early 1980s, though got swept up in it with their debut album of 100 MPH in 1980 making a dent in the album charts. Unusually for a debut album, 100 MPH was recorded live. I’ve been a big Vardis fan since […]

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Blossom Cult: Home Review

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:17:57 +0000

Blossom Cult hail from Germany and Home is their debut full length album. It’s another one which has reached me via the rather prolific AC at Bad Dog Promotions. The bio sheet says that: “Blossom Cult blend alternative and progressive metal into an emotionally charged sound; catchy hooks layered with heavy riffs, atmospheric textures, and […]

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Starquake Brawls and Witches Review

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:12:01 +0000

Starquake – the project led by multi-instrumentalist Mikey Wenzl – return with Brawls and Witches. Another fine work of thumping 1970s inspired heavy/prog rock with a couple of surprises thrown in. I’m a big fan of Mikey’s previous Starquake albums of Times that Matter, Space Time Matter and At the Circus. Brawls and Witches squarely […]

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Obscure NWOBHM Releases Back With Sapphire and Zayus Anthologies

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:29:26 +0000

The Obscure NWOBHM Releases label has been a bit quiet recently. However they’ve hit the spot again by living up to their label name and somehow uncovering another couple of bands who tried to set out for success in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal days in the early 1980s but didn’t make it. […]

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The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Good Evening Boys and Girls Box Set Review

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:47:41 +0000

The Lord of the Rings books had one ring to rule them all. Now we have one box set to do the same for box sets. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Good Evening Boys and Girls. A box of immense proportions. Sixteen previously unreleased live performances from the 1970s over twenty one CDs, a glorious […]

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UFO The Wild The Willing And The Innocent 2026 Deluxe Edition Review

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:36:03 +0000

The Wild The Willing And The Innocent, for me UFO’s finest album, gets a beefy remastering accompanied with a live disc of their performance from the Hammersmith Odeon in 1981 on the tour. In addition to the double CD version, there’s also a triple vinyl set. The CD version includes three extra tracks – seven […]

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Michael Schenker Group Live & Ready 1980-1984 Review

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:34:55 +0000

Another day, another box set. Have to be somewhat selective to protect the disappearing bank account – however this one’s an essential. The Michael Schenker Group Live & Ready 1980-1984. Five CDs, a DVD, lots to read in the booklet and all in a proper sturdy box. Hours worth of Schenker at his towering peak […]

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Jethro Tull Under Wraps the Unwrapped Edition in May 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:17:38 +0000

This is one I’ve been waiting a long time for – and the wait is over in about seven weeks from date of posting. The rolling series of Jethro Tull big box book set thingies continues with the much underrated 1984 album of Under Wraps. The release date is scheduled for 15 May 2026. This […]

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