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The new wave of British heavy metal (commonly abbreviated as NWOBHM) was a nationwide musical movement that started in England in the mid-1970s and achieved international attention by the early 1980s.
List of new wave of British heavy metal bands. The mid-late 1970s–early 1980s period in the United Kingdom introduced a movement of young musicians, generally identified as the new wave of British heavy metal (often abbreviated as NWOBHM).
Apr 24, 2017 · Key songs like the blazing “Motorcycle Man,” anthemic “747 (Strangers in the Night)” and the immortal title track quickly elevated Saxon to headliner status across the U.K. and Europe (at ...
Late 1970s — the United Kingdom was a nation in transition, grappling with profound economic and social challenges. This period marked a significant shift in the cultural and musical landscape, giving rise to two pivotal movements: the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) and punk.
May 8, 2015 · Revolution's Impact Continues to Reverberate. That's perhaps the greatest legacy of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal: generating a musical butterfly effect that would spawn virtually...
Jun 6, 2024 · As the 1970s hurtled towards its conclusion, a new wave of heavy bands from all corners of the United Kingdom sparked off a grass-roots revolution, rewriting the rule book on how things could be done and giving their more established counterparts a shot in the arm.
May 25, 2011 · Metal’s first discernible movement, our first codified army of punters, air guitarists, headbangers, denim and leather… such is the glory of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, an explosion of heavy metal bands and LPs and indie 45s emerging from all over the U.K. from roughly 1980 to 1983.
