As promised, here’s the second part of my NWOBHM cowbell classics countdown. It’s not a list of ‘the best’ or even in the right order, ask me again next week and the list and order would have changed

One of the earliest examples of commercially released music that could be classified as heavy metal was ‘Good Times, Bad Times’ by Led Zeppelin. Not only was this the first song on their debut self titled

Note: From their formation in August 1989 to January 1992, The Wildhearts were called The Wild Hearts… with a space. However from here on in I’m just going to call them The Wildhearts. Hope this is OK!

Dealer are an NWOBHM band from Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. Rupert Irving Drums Steve Peril Guitars See also: Burn the Void Trevor Short Vocals, Guitars See also: ex-Vandamne Tom "Bully"

Elixir were an NWOBHM band from London. Track from 1984 demo Lineup: Kevin Dobbs Bass (1983-1987, 2001-2012) Nigel Dobbs Drums (1983-1987, 2001-2012) Phil Denton Guitars (1983-1989, 2001-2012) Norman Gordon

NWOBHM band from South Shields. Track originally on the 1979 Death and Destiny EP Maurice Bates Bass, Guitars (rhythm) Phil Davies Drums John Roach Guitars Alex Perry Guitars (lead) Colin Hird Sixcontrabass

NWOBHM band from Barrow-in-Furness. Originally from their 1982 demo. Line up: Glen Milligan Bass Mike Henderson Drums Pete Adams Guitars Perry "Pez" Hodder Vocals, Guitars ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

I have an unshakable belief that heavy metal, hard rock, whatever you want to call it, can not only be enjoyed by anyone open minded enough to give it a listen, but can be a welcome breath of fresh air.

So here we are, numbers 5-1 in this glorious list bringing together the delicate artistry of the old masters with indiscreet marketing for headbanging mayhem made on a tight budget. Trigger warning:

I've decided to make a couple posts bringing the two greatest passions of my life together, namely obscure, studded denim and leather clad British Heavy Metal from the early 80s; with perusal of the major

This post should be interesting to anyone who has the even the remotest interest in rock, although it is most likely to be useful for people who have heard of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal

Dark Star was a NWOBHM band from Birmingham, England Track is from the 1981 album Dark Star Lineup: Steve Atkins Drums (1978-1982) Bob Key Guitars (1978-1982) Dave Harrison Guitars (1978-1982) Rik Staines

Tuning: C# Standard Guitar: Washburn RX12 MB Drums were programmed in Addictive Drums and bass guitar in Steinberg Virtual Bassist. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS