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Viribus Unitis (2025)
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Nihility (2002)
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Obnoxious Demos (2014)
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Demon is a legendary NWOBHM/heavy metal/hard rock band from Leek, England, active since 2006, with a sound that evolved through progressive rock/AOR and back to heavy metal. They are iconic figures of the British heavy metal tradition.
Dervish is a NWOBHM/heavy metal band from Kent, England, formed in 2019. They carry the whirling spirit of classic British heavy metal.
Destroya is a NWOBHM/heavy metal band from London, England, formed in 2017. They destroy with classic British heavy metal from the capital.
Dragster is a NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from Todmorden in West Yorkshire, formed in 2014. The band channel the classic sound and spirit of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in their riff-driven, old-school approach.
Drequon is a NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from Wolverhampton, England, formed in 2018. The band draw from the classic sounds of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in their twin-guitar driven material.
Duchess is a NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from London, formed in 2015. The band revive the spirit of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with classic riffing and traditional metal energy.
NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from London, England active since 2013. They carry the torch of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal tradition.
London-based heavy metal and nwobhm act, active since 2012 delivering old-school metal worship with genuine fire and conviction. Rooted in Britain's endlessly regenerating metal lineage, classic riffs and commanding vocals anchor every track.
Fist is a NWOBHM/heavy metal band from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band carries the torch of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal tradition from the Tyneside city.
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