Playing first with Iron Maiden then Samson before launching his own band, Barry Graham Purkis (AKA Thunderstick) has been a legendary part of the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) scene since the late 70s. Now Thunderstick is back - with a brand new album for 2018 Something Wicked This Way Comes', financed by the band's fanbase on crowdfunding. Following a stint in an early line up of Iron Maiden, Barry changed places (and drum stools) with Clive Burr - with Clive going to Maiden and Barry going to Samson. Feeling that most drummers were overlooked in bands, Barry decided to create the true `faceless` drummer.
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