It’s heartwarming how many of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal’s original instigators are still writing and playing. The hot young bucks of 1979-80 are now reaching the ends of their careers, out on a last hurrah living the denim and leather dream one more time. But not all the heads banging are grey and bald; across the last few years we’re witnessing another groundswell of young homegrown talent eager to follow in the OGs’ footsteps, securing a future for the noble traditions of the craft.
Here are ten New Old/Old New Wave Of British Heavy Metal bands kicking 2023 up the arse.
