'British Steel- The Rising Force Of British Heavy Metal' launch weekend.
We
all know the bands that pioneered heavy metal in the '70s and '80s;
we've searched high and low, delving deep into the murky underground
to discover shining vinyl gems. Thankfully, long gone are the days
when we'd have to part ways with a small fortune just to have a copy
of a classic cut. Labels like High Roller Records have
been re-releasing records that we could only have dreamed of owning in the
past. However, they are not the only ones in the game now; there's a new kid
in town, Dissonance Productions.
Born out of a love of quality vintage heavy metal and hard rock in
April 2016, co-founders Tom Doherty (ex Motörhead management) and
Steve Beatty (Plastic Head) went on to christen the new label with
the re-release of Venom's
first four records.
Over
the past few years there has been a rumbling in the scene; an
emergence of young British bands ready and willing to fill the gap
left by these heavy metal heroes. With hard rock and NWOBHM
influences running through their veins, they've garnered a following,
organically grown from hard graft, blood, sweat and tears. These
guys have put everything into their music from organising their own
gigs in their (proverbial) back yards to touring nationally
and internationally. Of course, it was only a matter of time before
Dissonance Productions was going to take an interest and sign bands
such as Eliminator
and Seven Sisters amongst
seasoned acts such as Salem and
Grim Reaper. The
signing of these younger bands has culminated in the curation of
British Steel- The Rising
Force Of British Heavy Metal;
a collection of tracks from bands around the UK, curated with the
help of Live Evil's
Marek Steven.
Those
seeking a hit of this fresh British heavy metal had better get themselves
to London on the weekend of September 22nd
in time to celebrate the release of the compilation. The main event
on Saturday, finds the legends that are Grim Reaper, headlining The
Underworld in Camden, with
support from Amulet,
Seven Sisters and Eliminator.
Events
include: -
- Launch party at Crypt Of The Wizard (Friday 22nd September )
- Toledo Steel + Live Evil DJs at the Devonshire Arms, Camden (Friday)
- Launch show with Grim Reaper (Saturday 23rd September)
- After party with DJs from Seven Sisters + Live Evil at the Devonshire Arms, Camden (Saturday)
More
info here.
British
Steel - The Rising Force Of British Heavy Metal track
listing:
- Amulet - Highwayman
- Aggressive Perfector – 'Harlot’s Spell'
- Eliminator – 'Lost To The Void'
- Dungeon – 'Queen Of Sin'
- Dark Forest – 'Where The Arrow Falls'
- Toledo Steel – 'Rock Nights'
- Vuil – 'Iron Witch'
- Seven Sisters – 'The Witch’s Eye'
- Insurgency – 'Destined For Death'
- Neuronspoiler – 'Slay The Beast'
- Wytch Hazel – 'Freedom Battle'
