‘79 The Metal Revival: When Britain Rocked: Essays from the Frontline

The third in Garry Bushell’s series based around the year 1979. This is the amazing story of his eye witnessing the birth of the new wave of British heavy metal. Featuring his writings ‘as it happened’ (mainly for the weekly Sounds). This is a unique insight into the birth of a genre! Unlike the other two volumes which were published previously this is the first time these amazing writings have been collected together in book form. Bands featured Include Iron Maiden, Saxon, Def Leopard, UFO, Blackmayne, Tank, Oral, Venom, Rainbow and Motorhead. Also included is Garry’s Top 10 New Wave of British Heavy Metal Albums.