Is there a new wave of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal sweeping across the United Kingdom at the moment? No! The NWOBHM was a historically singular movement frozen in time (1979-1983) and place (Great Britain). But there is no denying that over the last few years a brand new and very dedicated underground heavy metal scene has emerged in England. Groups such as Wytch Hazel, Ascalon, Amulet and Dark Forest are at the forefront of this new generation of English heavy metal bands (all of them have appeared live at Newcastle's own Brofest).
Not to forget Seven Sisters - maybe musically the most promising of the lot.
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