Formed in 2002 by Christian Horton and original bassist Dave Batham, Dark Forest set out to write and play Heavy Metal music. By 2004, after a year of small gigs, the band released a three song demo called Succubus. A few line up changes later and many more gigs under their belt they produced two self-recorded EPs, 'Fear Dearg' and 'Phantoms of the Sea'.
In 2007 the band signed to Eyes Like Snow records who saw potential in the demo material. They released their debut album 'Dark Forest' in 2009. Recently recruited to the current line up is vocalist Will-Lowry Scott who took over vocal duties from Christian to result in the first five piece line up of the band.
Now signed to Iron Kodex and stronger than ever, Dark Forest are prepared to lead British Heavy Metal back to its former glory. Combining the great legacy of classic NWOBHM-acts like Tyrant, Elixir, Maiden or Tredegar with the pounding glory of Epic Metal bands like Isen Torr and the beautiful mythic harmonies of Anglo-Saxon folk music, Dark Forest deliver an absolutely unique brand of classic, no-bollocks Heavy Metal. Galloping rhythms, insanely beautiful twin guitar harmonies and unbelievable vocal lines - everything British Metal was famous and loved for in the early 80s is there. If there‘s a band to lead English heavy metal back to former glory, it‘s DARK FOREST.
No Sleep Till Saltburn is the untold story of the trials, tribulations and laughs centred around the great Teesside and North East UK New Wave Of Brit Metal in the early 80s. Featuring BATTLEAXE, BLACK ROSE, RAVEN, SATAN, HOLLAND, ARIZONA, SAXON and DEF LEPPARD amongst others. Charting the authors chaotic and often comic forays into Metal Fanzine publication, Metal Gig promotions, band management, rock radio dj-ing, and his brief but eventful time as a freelance writer contributing to an embryonic KERRANG! magazine. It's this Christmas's must have metal read! An affectionate look back at a great time in rock!!!
“Saltburn, Salford, Salisbury, or Seattle, if you followed any local music scene back in the day, this a is a MUST READ!” Mike Sweeney – Rock Radio
“Bloody Brilliant! Great use of pyro!” Gary Philipson – Tfm Radio
“I was captivated. A really, really, good read”. Lisa McCormick – BBC Tees
“No Sleep Till Saltburn is an important book, because it captures an untold story, and also gives you an insight into the humour, the ‘Carry On’ atmosphere of the time”. Chris Phipps – Rock Music Historian - ITV
You can order No Sleep Till Saltburn in paperback for Christmas delivery right here:
Fantastic set. I really dug the album, the 7" joined my NWOBHM singles collection already. Looking forward to have a drink in Stourbridge someday. Keep on rockin!
IN UNION WE STAND ON: PLAY IT LOUD FESTIVAL * UP THE HAMMERS FESTIVAL * KIT FESTIVAL * ROCK HARD FESTIVAL * Q.O.M. FESTIVAL * B.Y.H. FESTIVAL * MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL * H.O.A. * W.O.A. * PartySan O.A. * SWORDBROTHERS FESTIVAL * THRASH ASSAULT FESTIVAL … And Many More...
we have uploaded a new song called "glory of the blade" and it will included to our split lp with witchunter which will be out very soon.check it!here are.also,the posters of our mini tour in germany with iron kobra
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