Part 3 in a comprehensive series detailing the multifaceted genre of Metal.

As the 70's gave way to the 80's, a new style of Metal emerged. Like the new decade it was faster, sleeker and louder than anything that had come before it. Fronted by band such as Judas Priest, Raven and Iron Maiden, The New Wave of British Heavy Metal featured soaring vocals, dueling guitars and fantastical lyrics that would pave the way for Power Metal, Speed Metal and (ugh) Hair Metal of the future.

10 tracks