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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.
May 8, 2015 · The New Wave of British Heavy Metal reached a tipping point that fateful year, behind a perfect storm of increasing press coverage, thriving regional “scenes” and, perhaps most importantly ...
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Amid the social strife of 1970s Britain emerged NWOBHM, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. New bands from ordinary British towns and suburbs like Iron Maiden, Def Leppard; Saxon, and Girlschool changed the face of amplified music and created a musical and cultural revolution. This is the story of Heavy Metal Kingdom.
May 25, 2017 · Classic Rock. How the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was born. By Dave Everley. ( Classic Rock ) published 25 May 2017. In the late 70s, rock music was given a steel-booted kick up the backside by a new breed of band. The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal would go on to rule Britannia – and the world. (Image credit: Ross Halfin) Less than a ...
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Feb 15, 2022 · The New Wave of British Heavy Metal came into focus in May 1979. Its heyday was brief — maybe a couple of years — and it was brought to a close when Def Leppard released their album Pyromania ...
The term “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” (NWOBHM) was coined by journalist Geoff Barton in the May 1979 issue of the British music newspaper Sounds. This term was not just a label; it was a declaration of the arrival of a new era in heavy metal.
