Subject: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:21 am
Not really familiar with the NWOBHM but have already listened to Raven's All for One (good album), Slayer's (UK) I want your life, Saxon's Strong Arm Metal, Tank's Blood and Honour (best NWOBHM album I have heard so far), self titled by Angel Witch, lightening to nations and borrowed time by Diamond head, Tygers of Pan tang Crazy Nights, first three albums by venom, and Head on by Samson. Any other albums from the NWOBHM that are worth checking out?
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Wrecked Neck Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:29 am
Satan, Court in the Act is probably my personal favorite. Lots of good stuff from that era, blitzkrieg, grim reaper, tygers of pan tang, cloven hoof, witchfynde etc etc...
Stender The lost Ramone
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:46 am
My favorite
BearOnUnicycle Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:40 am
Blind Fury's Out of Reach, Tokyo Blade with Night of the Blade (Alan Marsh version) and their debut.
TheGreatDuck Metal master
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:03 am
Angel Witch Witchfinder Genetal Atomkraft Avenger Warfare Jaguar Wolf Legend
This list on RYM might be helpful - although, its scope is actually wider than NWOBHM proper as it is pretty much about British heavy metal in general (thus including bands such as Sabbath, Priest, Motorhead or Ozzy), and goes all the way until 2000: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/autothrall/autothralls_nwobhm_meltdown_250/
nevermore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:23 pm
Satan - Court In The Act Jaguar - Power Games Savage - Loose 'N Lethal
Witchfinder Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:46 pm
There are lots of good suggestions here, but frankly you should not really focus on albums when you are talking about the NWOBHM. The cream of the crop is located on various singles and EPs. I would suggest you listen to the following compilations to get a good overview:
The best single retrospective compilation is this:
Metal For Muthas and Metal For Muthas Volume II Cut Loud - the most influential comps - Volume I has fewer great tracks but is essential and Volume II is excellent - check out Trespass in particular:
Brute Force - One of the absolute best NWOBHM comps that is usually overlooked. Check out the playlist here:
The are two BBC Friday Rock Show compilations that are also very good and mostly forgotten - Metal Explosion and The Friday Rock Show. Lots of gems on these two including cuts by Sweet Savage, Xero, Black Axe, Trespass, Angel Witch, Praying Mantis and Samson.
I can't find the full album on youtube in a single file but here's Sweet Savage from The Friday Rock Show:
This is just a taste of the compilations and there are many more - 60 Minutes Plus, Roxsnax, Roxcalibur, Pure Overkill, New Electric Warriors, Lead Weight, Heavy Metal Heroes 1 & 2, Metal Maniaxe, Metallic Storm, etc...
Enjoy!
Boris2008 Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:26 pm
Isn't there an old thread with an insane number of suggestions somewhere?
I'm going to recommend Girlschool
DallasBlack Zooey Addict
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:15 pm
Check out Spartan Warrior, they are pretty damn good!
A unique band from that time that I found used on a blind buy, Shiva:
Wurthless Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:49 am
Shiva is awesome; good pick. I bring forward Tyrant (UK), and their anthology release.
Saracen is another one of my absolute favorites.
80s Metal Lady Metal master
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Subject: Re: good NWOBHM albums Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:29 am
NWOBHM is my favorite subgenre. As Witchfinder posted above, the best stuff is found on compilations, or demos, or EPs, and singles. A song here and there from all kinds of bands. There is so much great stuff. Bands who haven't been metioned yet: