New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) Bands - Statistics

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Song or Album Hint Answer % Correct
The Trooper Hugely successful and pioneering NWOBHM band whose mascot "Eddie" appears on all the band's album covers. Iron Maiden
96%
Ace of Spades Another band who had a huge influence on the NWOBHM, fronted by Lemmy Kilmister. Most of their best-selling records also feature drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor & guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke. Motorhead
94%
Breaking the Law Band founded in 1970, and so not part of the NWOBHM. They had a big influence on the scene however & released their 6th studio album, "British Steel", during the movement's heyday. Judas Priest
93%
Pour Some Sugar on Me Originally part of the NWOBHM, this band would later be associated with hair metal & find huge commercial success with their third album, "Pyromania". Def Leppard
82%
Am I Evil? This band's debut album, "Lightning to the Nations", is considered a classic but did not lead to mainstream success. Metallica and Megadeth cite this band as a major influence. Diamond Head
72%
Princess of the Night Very successful band fronted by Peter "Biff" Byford. Albums include "Wheels Of Steel" and "Strong Arm Of The Law". Saxon
68%
Don't Burn the Witch Over-the-top, openly satanic metal band who would have a lasting impact on the later extreme metal scene. Albums include "Welcome To Hell" and the aptly titled "Black Metal". Venom
63%
Buried Alive Their name means "lightning war" in German. One of several NWOBHM bands championed & covered by Metallica. Blitzkrieg
58%
Hit and Run All female band who were often championed by Motorhead, and who collaborated with them on an EP as "Headgirl". Girl School
44%
Only the Brave Big cat themed band who's albums include "Wild Cat" and "Spell Bound". Tygers of Pan Tang
39%
Riding with the Angels Best known for being the first band of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson. This band also featured drummer Thunderstick who performed on stage in a cage, wearing a leather mask. Samson
35%
Court in the Act Provocatively named band who comically changed their name several times, also releasing albums as "Blind Fury" and "Pariah". Their debut album is regarded as a classic. Satan
32%
Sweet Danger Band originally named Lucifer, whose self titled album is regarded as a classic in the genre. Their first popular song, "Baphomet", was included on the Metal for Muthas compilation. Angel Witch
31%
Futureshock Band founded by and named after a former Deep Purple vocalist, who has since rejoined that band. He also served as vocalist on Black Sabbath's 1983 album "Born Again". Gillan
31%
Night of the Demon Generically named band featuring former members of the glam rock band Iron Cross. Albums include "The Unexpected Guest" and "British Standard Approved". Demon
30%
Captured City Melodic NWOBHM band, named after an insect. Their debut album was 1981's "Time Tells No Lies". Praying Mantis
30%
See You in Hell Death themed band first heard on the 1981 Heavy Metal Heroes compilation with their song "The Reaper". Grim Reaper
28%
Mind Over Metal High energy band who refer to their music as "athletic rock". Albums include "Wiped Out", "Rock Until You Drop" & "All For One". They later signed to Atlantic but failed to to make the big time. Raven
28%
She Fell in Love with a Storm Trooper Band heavily influenced by Motorhead and featuring Algy Ward, one time bass player for seminal punk band The Damned. Their debut album is "Filth Hounds Of Hades". Tank
27%
Burning a Sinner Cult band heavily influenced by Black Sabbath & known to feature scantily clad women on their album covers. Albums include "Death Penalty" & "Friends Of Hell". Witchfinder General
27%
Future Warriors Their name is German for "nuclear energy" or "nuclear power." Vocalist/bassist Tony Dolan would go on to replace Kronos in the band Venom. Atomkraft
26%
Heavy Metal Mania Scottish band from Edinburgh whose most well known song is "The Small Hours", which was covered by Metallica & appeared on "Garage Inc". Their debut album is the "The Nightcomers". Holocaust
21%
Stagefright Band known for using sinister occult imagery, such as the image of Baphomet featured on their debut album "Give Em Hell". They have a similar name to another NWOBHM occult themed band. Witchfynde
20%
Stand Up and Fight Mineral themed Birmingham band. Their keyboardist, Geoff Nichols, would go on to play with Black Sabbath for 23 years. Quartz
15%
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