With global interest and appreciation for the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) continuing to rise, there’s no better moment to honor the groundbreaking bands that helped shape this iconic British and European metal movement between 1979 and 1982.
Several musicians who were core members of legendary bands like PRAYING MANTIS, DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK, and PERSIAN RISK have joined forces under the name LORDS OF NWOBHM to bring these timeless classics back to life.
Their setlist promises to deliver not only iconic tracks from their own bands but also a handpicked selection of songs from other standout acts of the era — making this the ultimate tribute to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
The official LORDS OF NWOBHM lineup comprises:
Tino Troy (PRAYING MANTIS) – Guitar
John Gallagher (RAVEN) – Bass
Karl Wilcox (DIAMOND HEAD) – Drums
Cliff Evans (TANK) – Guitar
Carl Sentance (PERSIAN RISK) – Vocals
Two shows are already booked for Tokyo, Japan in January 2026, with more dates to be announced soon.
Gallagher says: “The cream of British metal playing the best of the NWOBHM!”
Adds Evans: “This music is in our blood!”
Wilcox states: “A hefty salute to the genre that spawned some of metal’s biggest bands!”
Sentance says: “NWOBHM never dies!”
Troy comments: “The second wave is imminent!”
