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London, GB · 2005–present · active
Tank is a NWOBHM/heavy metal band from London, active since 2005. Not to be confused with the original Tank featuring Algy Ward, this London outfit carries on the tradition of British heavy metal with the raw power and attitude that defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
Wolverhampton, GB · 2011–present · active
Teazer is a NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal/hard rock band from Wolverhampton, active since 2011. Hailing from the Black Country heartland that gave birth to heavy metal, their music channels the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Cornwall, GB · 2016–present · active
The Breed from Cornwall deliver NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal from England's rugged Celtic southwest since 2016. Their Cornish coast setting provides a raw, windswept backdrop for their traditional British metal approach.
London, GB · 2014–present · active
The Joker is a NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal band from London, formed in 2014. Their music pays homage to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with classic riffs, soaring vocals, and the raw energy that defined the movement.
London, GB · 2017–present · active
Thunderstick from London is the project of the legendary NWOBHM drummer known for performing in a gimp mask, continuing his theatrical heavy metal legacy in a later incarnation since 2017. His distinctive persona — originally from Samson and Iron Maiden's early lineup — brings theatrical menace to classic British metal.
Bedford, GB · 1988–present · active
Toad the Wet Sprocket from Bedford evolved from blues and rock origins into NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal, predating and sharing their name with the American alternative rock band since 1988. Nearly four decades of activity from the Bedfordshire county town makes them one of the UK's most quietly enduring metal acts.
Salisbury, GB · 2018–present · active
Tokyo Blade is a NWOBHM/heavy metal band from Salisbury, Wiltshire, one of the classic acts of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Originally active in the 1980s and reformed, they continue to deliver the twin-guitar attack and anthemic hooks that made them part of NWOBHM history.
Durham, GB · 2014–present · active
Tokyo Rose is a NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal band from Durham in northeast England, formed in 2014. Their music draws from the raw energy and classic riffing of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal tradition.
Lancaster, GB · 2013–present · active
Touched is a NWOBHM/heavy metal band from Lancaster, active since 2013. Their music channels the classic sound of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal from the historic Lancashire city.

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