Originally called 'Heavy Thunder' then in 1980 we changed our name to Slayer. In 1983 to stop any confusion with Slayer USA, who had just released their debut album 'Show No Mercy', we changed our name to 'Dragonslayer'. We had already pressed the 7' EP, I Want Your Life, Satan Is Free and Broken Hearts, under the name 'Slayer' so we had some labels printed with the name 'Dragonslayer' and we simply stuck them on to the EP's. We get asked many questions as to why we did that, that's the reason.
Dragonslayer released their first ever CD and Limited edition double LP on Shadow Kingdom Records in October 2008. All the material was recorded between 1982 and 1986. Eight tracks on the album were recorded and mixed by Colin Richardson ( Slipknot, Machine Head, Bullet For My Valentine, ) back in 1982 at cargo studios Rochdale England Uk.
NWOBHM Book - NO SLEEP TILL SALTBURN is OUT now in paperback exclusively at lulu.com.
Featuring seminal North East UK acts, Black Rose, Battleaxe, Satan, Raven, Arizona, Holland and more. Along with Brit Metal kings Saxon and Def Leppard, this affectionate look back at the truly Golden Age Of Rock & Roll documents Mark Gregory's chaotic excursions into fanzine publication, concert promotions, band management and rock radio presentation, against the backdrop of industrial North East England in the early 80s. Here's what the critics say:
“Saltburn, Salford, Salisbury, or Southampton, if you followed any local music scene back in the day, this is a must read!” MIKE SWEENEY: ROCK RADIO - “Bloody Brilliant! Great use of pyro!” GARY PHILIPSON: TFM RADIO - “I was captivated. A really, good read”. LISA MCCORMICK: BBC TEES - “No Sleep Till Saltburn is an important book. 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
NO SLEEP TILL SALTBURN features coverage of Satan's legendary appearances at The Dynamo Eindhoven in 1983 and you can buy it in paperback now at:
Hey There, it would be absolutely awesomest awesome if you could spend 20 seconds of your precious time to help us a little bit. We made it to the finals of the songcontest for the hymn of the first real Heavy Metal video game Brütal Legend Please click on the banner below, mark Hatred in the voting-section and click voten...that´s all! Voting ends on Nov. 15th thank you the very muchest of much!
Hey guys, we have posted a test mix (a teaser!) of THE ETHEREAL DREAM featuring former HELLOWEEN singer master Michael Kiske. It's not a heavy track.. but there are still some rocking parts with high vocals! Two different versions of this song will appear on our debut. The original is featuring the huge talent of Mike Gorham... while the 'Kiske-version' will be added as a bonus track". About "34613"; we're slowly but surely getting there! Only 2 more songs left to record now. I'll keep you updated. Have a great week. Best wishes from Sörvik "Rock" City and Northern Norway.. PS! We have also uploaded a 34613-teaser for YouTube. Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBNLe9oM0x8
Thanks a lot for the add! EletriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs makes its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check EletriKa out!
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