Essential new wave of british heavy metal listening

The albums that define new wave of british heavy metal.

Our picks for where to start with new wave of british heavy metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The new wave of british heavy metal essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Somewhere Back in Time

Iron Maiden

Somewhere Back in Time

A nostalgic journey through heavy metal's glory days, filled with soaring vocals and blistering guitar solos.

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Maiden England '88

Iron Maiden

Maiden England '88

A thunderous live recording that captures the raw energy and theatricality of Iron Maiden's performances.

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Everything Louder

Raven

Everything Louder

A thunderous blend of speed metal and melodic riffs that radiates relentless energy and raw power.

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Crazy Nights

Tygers of Pan Tang

Crazy Nights

Energetic riffs and catchy hooks weave through a vibrant tapestry of early 80s British heavy metal.

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Wild Cat

Tygers of Pan Tang

Wild Cat

A vibrant fusion of heavy metal riffs and melodic hooks that define the early NWOBHM sound.

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Screamin' 'n' Bleedin'

Angel Witch

Screamin' 'n' Bleedin'

Gritty riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, embodying the dark ethos of '80s heavy metal.

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Angel of Light

Angel Witch

Angel of Light

A thunderous revival of classic heavy metal, blending haunting melodies with powerful riffs.

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Nothing Exceeds Like Excess

Raven

Nothing Exceeds Like Excess

A frenetic explosion of speed metal and hard rock, driven by relentless riffs and audacious energy.

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Take a Bite

Girlschool

Take a Bite

A powerful blend of heavy metal riffs and catchy hooks fueled by fierce female vocals.

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Hit and Run – Revisited

Girlschool

Hit and Run – Revisited

A gritty fusion of heavy metal and punk energy, pulsating with defiant anthems and infectious hooks.

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Honour & Blood

Tank

Honour & Blood

Roaring riffs and anthemic choruses define this heavy metal testament to resilience and defiance.

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Filth Hounds of Hades

Tank

Filth Hounds of Hades

Raucous riffs and thunderous drums propel anthemic tales of rebellion and hedonism within the heavy metal landscape.

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The Nightcomers

Holocaust

The Nightcomers

A raw blend of heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that epitomizes the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

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Blood Sports

Avenger

Blood Sports

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