Year : 2015
Style : Traditional Heavy Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 117 mb
Bio:
It is pure coincidence that on the 30th birthday of NWOBHM the members of the metal bands Viron and Abandoned present NWOBHM fans with an album titled "NWOBHM For Muthas!". An unbeatable line-up had been formed under the name of ROXXCALIBUR (mirroring the pioneering compilation "Roxcalibur") in 2007, celebrating as a tribute band all the facets of NWOBHM. Viron's drummer and passionate NWOBHM collector, Neudi had been playing with the idea of forming a NWOBHM tribute band for years, but it wasn't until 2007 that the idea could be put into practise with like-minded musicians. Besides Neudi, ROXXCALIBUR comprises of two other Viron musicians, Alexx Stahl and Roger Dequis as well as a member of the thrash band Abandoned, Kalli. The lineup is completed by bass player Mario Lang, formerly of Into The Abyss et al. It quickly became clear that the lads had the same taste and all admired less known bands of the NWOBHM movement. Putting a live set together, they placed stress on songs from such lesser known bands, but which would not only please NWOBHM fans, but also regular metal fans. In Summer 2008 they played at the prestigous Headbangers Open-Air Festival and shared the billing with the NWOBHM legends Sweet Savage and Praying Mantis. In Autumn 2008 the quintett were signed by Limb Music Products (LMP) and began work on their first CD, "NWOBHM For Muthas", which was produced by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, Sieges Even, V8 Wankers etc) and Paul Williams. In order to retain the spirit of the originals, the basic tracks were recorded live and partially without a clicktrack. The songs' arrangements were not changed. During the mixing, care was taken to combine a great sound production of 2009 and the old school charm of the original recordings. The result proves that even in anno 2009 it is possible to manage without triggered drums, Pro Tools editing and amp simulations as long as the musicians bring a high level of quality and excellent musicianship with them as principle motives. The 13 tracks differ from the usual NWOBHM compilations in that many of the songs will be unknown even to big fans of the genre. The lads deliberately selected bands and songs outside of the mainstream, choosing instead underground jewels such as Bleak House, ARC, Radium, Trident and Jameson Raid, bands who were denied the great breakthrough not because of their music, but because their songs were published only as singles - and which have now become valuable collectors' items. But even legends such as Dark Star, Grim Reaper, Witchfinder General, Chateaux, Jaguar and Cloven Hoof are honoured by superb cover versions. The musical spectrum on the CD mirrors the many facets of NWOBHM. From Hard Rock ("Lady Of Mars"), classical Metal ("Destiny"), pre-speed Metal ("Running For The Line") to the epic "War Of The Ring" and the progressively arranged "The Gates Of Gehenna", ROXXCALIBUR present a rollercoaster ride through the subgenre of Heavy Metal which later became known as NWOBHM. ROXXCALIBUR enjoyed the full support of the British bands from the first moment onwards and the booklet of "NWOBHM For Muthas" includes liner notes from members of the original bands. The presentation of the CD is rounded off by cover artwork by Rodney Matthews who worked not only for NWOBHM bands such as Diamond Head, Praying Mantis and Tygers of Pan Tang, but even for such megabands Scorpions, Magnum, Nazareth and Thin Lizzy. . .. One day after the European release of "NWOBHM For Muthas" Roxxcalibur played the famous KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL as co-headliner. It was a "NWOBHM 30th Anniversary Show" and they were joined by many original NWOBHM-legends on stage (Dave Hill/Demon, Brian Ross/Satan & Blitzkrieg, Jess Cox/Tygers of Pan Tang, Graham Killen/Bleak House, Terry Dark/Jameson Raid, Enid Williams/Girlschool,Thunderstick/Samson, Lee Payne & Russ North/Cloven Hoof, both guitarists from Tank and from the USA Harry "The Tyrant" Conclin/Jag Panzer). The show was a huge success and brought the band immediately to a higher level..The reviews of the CD were brilliant and many say that "Roxxcalibur is a coverband that is not a coverband". The CD appeared to be "Bonus Bomb of the Month" at Rock Hard magazine with brilliant review by Götz Kühnemund. The international press loves the CD and the also fact that Roxxcalibur keeps the spirit of the NWOBHM and true classic Heavy Metal alive. The first pressing of the CD was sold out in no time... Roxxcalibur appeared on the DVD "Headbangers Open Air 2008" with two tracks along with Praying Mantis and Sweet Savage. .. In 2010 the band has played and will play some prestigous festivals like Keep It True (again), Bang Your Head, Rocktower and Headbangers Open Air (...again). And finally the full NWOBHM-Anniversary Show is out on the DVD "Keep It True 12" which also features the rehearsals with most of the guests as a bonus. .. The quality of Roxxcalibur as a band lead to further activities. Not just that they appeared to be Thunder Rider from Canada at Swordbrothers Festival 2009, they are also Savage Grace with original singer and bandleader Chris Logue. The European tour in March/April 2010 was a huge sucess. And there are more news: Kalli, Roger, Mario and Neudi will also be the backing band for Rodrick McKay. Together they will Griffin at Keep It True 2011!. Roxxcalibur just have finished the recordings and the mix of their second CD. It was mixed by Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang etc.) and will be out in spring 2011! Again it has a Rodney Matthews cover-artwork!
Album:
Ten years after: ROXXCALIBUR are back! Album number four “NWOBHM From The Vaults” delivers even more nugget bits and pieces of an unbroken dedicated journey.A classy follow-up to “Gems Of The NWOBHM”.This fivepiece represents a hell way more than just being a keen tribute band playing historic tunes and keeping up the spirit of an era alive and kickin’.ROXXCALIBUR has a clear-cut definition being “a band with external songwriters”. These guys again and again dig out lost NWOBHM pearls, awarding them a fully deserved second chance. A metal on metal win-win package …“NWOBHM From The Vaults” sounds as natural as a recording session being cut in the womb of a living room. Conducted by guitarist Kalli Goldsmith as producer, the songs do sound authentically organic, thankfully lacking modern elements or any artificial “retro” atmosphere.Icing on the cake is one more stunning cover artwork by Rodney Matthews. The renowned artist not only illustrated many records of rock icons during the seventies but also coined the sleeves of NWOBHM household names with Diamond Head, Praying Mantis and Tygers Of Pan Tang among them.“NWOBHM From The Vaults” contains a lush booklet with liner notes illuminating the heritage of every single song.The songs "Fight For Your Freedom" (March 21st, 2025) and "Wheels" (April 18th, 2025) will be released as singles & videos in advance! Date of release May 9, 2025.
Line Up:
Alexx Stahl – lead vocals
Mario Lang – bass
Holger Ziegler – guitars
Kalli Coldsmith – guitars
Neudi – drums
Tracklist:
01. Doctor What? (Original: RON GRAINER 1963) 0:14
02. Demon Preacher (Original: DEEP MACHINE 1981) 3:04
03. Fight For Your Freedom (Original: ENERGY 1983) 3:23
04. On To The Borderline (Original: Mendes Prey) 2:44
05. Wheels (Original: TREDEGAR 1986) 4:30
06. Only Heaven Knows (Original: LIAISON 1983) 4:29
07. Cecil B. Devine (Original: BLAZER BLAZER 1979) 4:04
08. Hawks Of Cairo (Original: SWEET REVENGE 1982) 3:04
09. Could Have Done Better (Original: ALIEN 1982) 2:29
10. Wild Machine (Original: SHIVA 1982) 4:37
11. All Over The World (Original: CHAIN REACTION 1985) 4:06
12. Mystery Girl (Original: STORYTELLER 1985) 4:39
13. Tight Rope (Original: 100% PROOF 1981) 4:20
14. Lean On 'Em Hard (Original: DENIGH 1984) 4:30
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