New Wave of British Heavy Metal

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) emerged in the late 1970s, in part a reaction to the decline (or over-popularity, and therefore 'untouchable' status) of traditional heavy metal bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. It was also a reaction against punk, although it incorporated many of British punk's innovations, and some of its aesthetic.

External links

• The NWOBHM Online Encyclopaedia
• The BNR metal pages, which includes a useful section on NWOBHM acts.