What makes The Nightcomers by Holocaust notable?

'The Nightcomers' is significant for its early contribution to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, influencing future bands in the genre. The album also features the track 'Heavy Metal Mania,' which became a staple anthem and helped solidify Holocaust's place within the heavy metal community. Released in 1981, 'The Nightcomers' was Holocaust's debut album, showcasing their entry into the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. At this point, the band was striving to establish their identity after forming in the late 1970s, amidst a burgeoning heavy metal revival.