Wants List

These are recordings that I never actually had the chance to listen to. If any of you good people could help me to get audio files and/or original releases of these, I would be extremely grateful!

LAST UPDATE: June 26, 2026

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ALBUNS

CENTURION - Cold Daze (UK, 198?) - Cassette-only release, mentioned by ex-member Chris McRae on interviews, recorded and distributed after the "Two Wheels" single from 1982

CRYS - Rhyfelwr (UK-Wales, 1981) - 1st LP from the ultimate Welsh-language NWOBHM band (I'm willing to BUY a playable 12'' or cassette copy of this one!)

CRYS - Tymor Yr Heliwr (UK-Wales, 1982) - 2nd LP from the ultimate Welsh-language NWOBHM band (I'm willing to BUY a playable 12'' or cassette copy of this one!)

CRYS - Roc Cafe (UK-Wales, 1995) - 3rd LP from the ultimate Welsh-language NWOBHM band (I'm willing to BUY a copy of this one - not interested on CD-R copies, thank you!)

GYPP - Reunion Concert (UK, 2000) - Recorded live in Germany September 8th 1996, same band that released the "Yaah!" 7'' EP in 1979, comes in a metal tin with glossy photographs of the band members, released by Jarmusic Germany

LEGEND - AD 1980 (UK, 1994) - CD compilation from the Kent band. (I'm willing to BUY a playable, insert-included copy of this one!)

OMEGA (UK-Wales) - Omega (LP, 1983) - Only full-length release from the Welsh-singing band. 8 tracks in total. Songs like "Nansi" and "Adferwch Y Cymoedd" flirt with NWOBHM, but it's mostly a hard rock/prog band. Most surviving copies are in cassette format; 12'' LPs exist, but are even harder to locate (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one, either in vinyl or cassette format!)

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SINGLES / EPs

ARC - War of the Ring (UK, 1981) - Classic 7'' from the NWOBHM heavy/doom pioneers (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one - don't try to bullshit me with ultra-expensive 'mint' bootleg copies, or else offer me these for a reasonable price!)

BUZZARD - 7" EP (UK, 1979) - Early NWOBHM, pre-ENERGY, no picture sleeve known to exist, songs are "The Show Must Go On", "Gasoline Alley Bred", "Radancer" and "When I Need You"

CARDINAL HILL - You Are Not to Blame / Mr. and Mrs. Nobody (UK, 1982) - Extremely rare release on Boxer Recs, supposedly semi-NWOBHM in a BLAZER BLAZER vein

CRYS - Lan Yn Y Gogledd (UK-Wales, 1980) - debut 7'' single from the ultimate Welsh-language NWOBHM band (I'm willing to BUY a playable, picture-sleeve-included copy of this one!)

DEXX - Heartbreaker / Computer 7" (UK, 1981) - listed by a few dealers as NWOBHM, actually a rock/pop band, released on A Side Records & Tapes, no picture sleeve known to exist. I would still like to give them a listen anyway!

HELLFIRE CLUB - Ballroom Blitz / The Legacy (UK, 1984?) - Supposedly a hard/heavy band affiliated with NWOBHM, all known copies labeled as promotional, no picture sleeve known to exist (If you happen to know ANYTHING about them, even with no audio files or vinyl to offer, I would REALLY appreciate to get in touch with you!)

IDOL RICH - Blaze of Love / Peso Trail 7'' (UK, 1984) - Frequently confused with the NWOBHM bunch, this particular band actually being from Lancashire. Not metal at all, more of a power pop/indie act, but I would still want to give it a listen!

JOHNNY KALENDAR BAND - Fooling Yourself EP (UK, 1979) - Listed by a few dealers as pre-NWOBHM, actually a late 70's pub rock band, songs are "Fooling Youself", "Secret Love" and "Celebration"

LAST STRAW - Oh Lady / Fly By Nite 7" (UK, 1978) - supposedly pre-NWOBHM from Isle of Wight, released on Solent Records

MARRATXI - Rock With Me / Swedish Lady (UK, 1979) - supposedly NWOBHM, released on Clubland Records

NO QUARTER - Birds of Prey EP (UK, 1985) - Very hard to find, few copies ever made into circulation

RHINEHEART - Stuck Between a Rock / Just Can't Stop (UK, 1985) - Supposedly late NWOBHM, released on Brain Stir Records

SHADOWLANDS - Cry from the Heart 7'' (UK, 1986) - later NWOBHM released on Pharaoh Recs.

SPITEFUL CHILD - Voices in the Night / Is It Love (UK, 1983) - Supposedly NWOBHM, but most probably Indie Rock, released by Clubland Records

SPITEFUL CHILD - I Want to Hold You / Who's Crying Now (UK, 1985) - Supposedly NWOBHM, but most probably Indie Rock, independent release, only white label copies are known to exist

STRUTZ - Come Back / Mixed Emotions 7'' (UK, 1985) - melodic NWOBHM released on Sticky Label Records

SWEET REVENGE - Hawks of Cairo 7'' (Ireland, 1982) - NWOBHM (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one!)

SWEET REVENGE - Feel the Bullets Bite / Inside Your Head 7'' (Ireland, 1982) - NWOBHM, released on SRS Records  (If you happen to know ANYTHING about them, even with no audio files or vinyl to offer, I would REALLY appreciate to get in touch with you!)

THE LAW - 7'' EP (UK, 1979) - Supposedly pre-NWOBHM, released by Smile Records, songs are "Be My Girl", "Dead City Kicks" and "I Just Want Your Body"

THE STORM - Malice in Wonderland 12'' (UK, 1985) - Post-MASAI, not NWOBHM at all (more of a melodic/indie rock style), but I would still enjoy giving it a listen. Released by Silent Records.

TRAXX - Subway Walker 7'' (UK, 1986) - late NWOBHM

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DEMO / LIVE RECORDINGS

DIRTY DOGS - BBC Session 1989 (featuring ex-XERO, GEORGE HATCHER BAND and PANAMA members)

DOG - Demo (UK, 198?) - NWOBHM, post-PHYNE TANQUZ. The demo has handwritten labels and 3 songs: Read All About It, Cheese Track and The Dead Walk Alone.

EMERALD - Demo (Northern Ireland, 1985?) - Obscure Belfast bunch that is known to have recruited the services of Ray Haller (from SWEET SAVAGE fame) for a while, though it is not yet clear if he did enter the studio with them or not

FALLEN ANGEL - Radio Hallam session 1982 (live in studio, supposedly NWOBHM)

GALAHAD - BBC Session 06.07.1984 - Supposedly NWOBHM

GUILTY SPIRITS - Demos (JE, 1979 - 19??) - At least two demos recorded by this Jersey bunch, one of those dated from 1979. First band of Pete Lovell, that would later find a music career in Holland and was strongly involved with Picture for a while.

HOLOCAUST - Demos (UK-Wales, 19??) - Same band that released the ultra-rare "Slay that Dragon" EP. Both demos mentioned on a newspaper clip from 1981, probably with original guitarist Martin Rees, tracklists and release dates unknown

MEAN MACHINE - Phyton / Lousy World / Ain't no Money (UK, 19??) - Extremely rare demo, other recordings probably exist

MINAS TIRITH - Demos (UK, 19??) - At least three demos recorded by this London bunch, that would later become Paul Dianno's supporting band in his DIANNO project. Any help to locate such items would be very much appreciated!

MINAS TIRITH - The Ice Age and Other Short Stories (UK, 1982) - Not to be confused with the band mentioned above, this being a group from Derby that later evolved into ERG. Supposedly working in a prog heavy/rock variant not too far from the NWOBHM archetype, never released on vinyl, though a 12'' version was once believed to exist

NO MERCY - Go for the Throat (UK, 1985) - 9 tracks, recorded late in the band's career

RICOCHET - Demo (UK-1979?) - At least one live-in-the-studio demo is known to have been recorded by them prior to the "Midas Light" 7'' single. A version of "Midas Light" was taken from it and included on the band's mini-CD from 2000, but no other tracks ever surfaced, though they probably still exist. Also may or may not have recorded songs under their original guise THORAZIN

RUNAWAY STRAY - Demos (UK, 19??) - At least one demo (and most probably two) by this Buckinghamshire bunch, that seems to have shared members with ROUGH JUSTICE ("Million to One" vrs) towards the end of their lifespan. Supposedly late NWOBHM, no years of release or tracklists known at present

STRUTZ - Demo (UK, 1986?) - same band that released "Come Back" 7'', songs are "Alright Mama", "Breakaway", "Never Surrender" and "Sweet Dreamer"

SUMO GIANTS - BBC Session 09.05.1985 - supposedly late NWOBHM

TRACER - Demo (JE, 1984) - Later (and only known) demo from the Jersey band that released the "Chanelled Agression" EP in 1983. Seemingly showcasing a less ominous, more hard-rocking sound than the debut. Tracks are "City Lights", "Heat of the Night", "Shoot Out the Lights", "Blinded By a Lie", "Nightstalker" and "Hard Times for Rock 'n' Roll".

TURIN - Demo (UK, 198?) - Mancunian band operating in a melodic rock/metal style, featuring ex-SAM THUNDER members, at least one demo is known to exist

VENGEANCE - Demos (GG, 19??) - Arguably the only bona fide NWOBHM band from the Channel island of Guernsey, they are supposed to have recorded at least two demos, though it is unclear if any songs ever made into circulation. Some members would later have a level of involvement with NEMESIS. If you happen to have (or at least know) anything, please kindly get in touch!

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COMPILATION ALBUNS

An Evening with Rupert (UK, 1981) - Cassette-only compilation released by In Phaze Records, featuring a song from OBLIVION, probably the same semi-NWOBHM OBLIVION II present on "Rupert Preaching at a Picnic" local-band LP

Class of '83 (UK, 1983) - Released by Rapp Records, features SQUASHED PYRANNAH's exclusive track "Don't You Know"

Compilation 1 - Starforce Studios (UK, 1982) - Released by Starforce Studios, mostly new wave/synth pop but I would still like to give it a listen!

D.T.A. Records sample (UK, 1983) - 7" compilation, no picture sleeve known, includes DREQUON's "Goddess of the Night" (If you happen to know ANYTHING about DREQUON, I would REALLY appreciate to get in touch with you. And I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one!)

Flightpath One (UK, 1984) - Compilation with bands from the Sheffield area, released by the Vulcan concern, no NWOBHM on display, but I'm curious enough to give it a listen!

Forgotten Futures (UK, 1983) - Released by Rapp Records, reportedly no full-blown NWOBHM on display, but featuring a few borderline acts such as WOUNDED KNEE, THE UNIT, STRYKNENE and QUAZOR

Gyda Chymorth C.A.C. (UK-Wales, 1982) - 7'' compilation on the Fflach label, features Y DIAWLED's exclusive number "Shwt Mae Siapus?" - already have a good quality audio file of this one, but still would like to listen to the other tracks

Hands Off Hands On (UK, 1988) - 7'' EP compilation released by Ride Records, includes the song "Black Angel" from RENEGADE (Kent vrs.) offshoot DEJA VU

Hundreds and Thousands (UK, 1982) - LP compilation on Native Records, supposedly with a few NWOBHM bands on display, bands featured are HO-HO, THE SURVIVORS, ALBATROSS, PALLAS ATHENE, THE RECORD PLAYERS, CIRCUIT ELEVEN, THE CZECHS, THE PERSISTANT GODS, EKOFISQUE, THE FUSE, TIN SOLDIER, PLUSUPPORT, MIRAGE, CITY, GENERATOR, STAG MARKS GANG and ANABOLIC STEROIDS
                                                                                                                                                    
Just When You Thought We Were Dead - Music from the Bangor Area (UK-Wales, 1982) - 2-Cassette compilation, most probably not-on-label and never released on vinyl format, allegedly includes the very first apparition from ROHAN, very few (if any) copies known to be in circulation

Lend an Ear 1992? (UK, 1982) - LP compilation released on Vroom Recs, featuring TOAD THE WET SPROCKET, SLICE and GIANT HOAX

Rock (7) (ROM, 1985) - Includes BAROCK, KRYPTON, HARDTON (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one!)

Rock '92 Volumul 1 (ROM,1992) - Live at Rock '92 festival in Bucharest, September 11-12, 1992. Includes unique vrs. of KRYPTON'S "Fara Teama" plus COMANDO, SURVOLAJ, CARGO and 4 tracks from GILLAN (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one!)

Rumour Sets the Woods Alight (UK, 1986) - released on Teesbeat Records, presents a late NWOBHM act called LANSLIDE

Seaside Rock (UK, 1981) - 2-LP compilation, includes VALKYRIE's "Cradle to the Grave" (I'm willing to BUY a playable, foldout-insert-included copy of this one!)

Southern Comfort - Rock Compilation Album From The South (UK, 1983) - Includes DEUCE, STRAIGHT SIX (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one!)

So You Think We're All Farmers... (UK, 1981) - LP compilation on Squid Marks Time label, included NWOBHM acts TIGHTROPE and WHITE DIAMOND

The Quest Tapes (UK, 1982) - NWOBHM, includes 2 exclusive songs from HIGH TREASON (I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one!)

The Whinging Album (UK, undated) - NWOBHM, includes TELLURIAN, THOR, TITAN (yet another one), ACANTHUS  (If you happen to know ANYTHING about ACANTHUS/THOR, even with no audio files or vinyl to offer, I would REALLY appreciate to get in touch with you! And I'm willing to BUY a playable copy of this one - will consider a no-foldout copy if it's a good offer!)

Twelve Go Mad in Durham (UK, 1986) - Local-band compilation released by a certain Durham Beat label, mostly new wave / indie rock, but with a NWOBHM-related contribution by glam metal band SKINTITE SAVAGE