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.
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The new wave of british heavy metal essentials
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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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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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Raven
Everything Louder
A thunderous blend of speed metal and melodic riffs that radiates relentless energy and raw power.
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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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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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Angel Witch
Screamin' 'n' Bleedin'
Gritty riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, embodying the dark ethos of '80s heavy metal.
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Angel Witch
Angel of Light
A thunderous revival of classic heavy metal, blending haunting melodies with powerful riffs.
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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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Girlschool
Take a Bite
A powerful blend of heavy metal riffs and catchy hooks fueled by fierce female vocals.
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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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Tank
Honour & Blood
Roaring riffs and anthemic choruses define this heavy metal testament to resilience and defiance.
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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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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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Avenger
Blood Sports
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