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The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) is a heavy metal music movement that started in the late 1970s, in the United Kingdom, and achieved some international attention by the early 1980s. The era developed as a reaction in part to the decline of early heavy metal bands such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. NWOBHM bands toned down the blues influences of earlier acts, increased the tempo, and adopted a tougher sound, taking a more hardcore approach to its music. Not intended to win a wide audience, it was a scene directed almost exclusively at heavy metal fans. The era is considered to be a main foundation for subsequent heavy metal sub-genres with acts such as Metallica citing NWOBHM bands like Diamond Head and Motörhead as a major influence on their musical style.

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NWOBHM’s music reacted against the artifice of contemporary pop, placing an emphasis on musicianship and amplification, the former trait setting it apart from punk rock. Yet, unlike progressive rock, which placed a far greater emphasis on musical complexity, and unlike post-punk, which emphasized ‘strangeness’ and innovation, the NWOBHM thrived on volume, speed, and directness, with an idealised working class image.

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RichardBaines wrote:
March 2009

Could I ask a favour of everyone here? Please vote thumbs up for the pictures of the NWOBHM band Excalibur (http://www.last.fm/music/Excalibur), so they displace the current photo of some insignificant modern band? I'm getting a bit tired of seeing that incorrect photo on my last fm scrobbler...

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maidenhell wrote:
December 2008

Won't you please add your taste in music, your knowledge and your unique library to our new group? PURPOSE:To unite METALHEADS by providing a totally non-judgemental environment to share what you love with others. I hope to build a radio station that traces the anthropology of Metal much like METAL: A Headbanger's Jouney did. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALL JOURNALS AND DISCUSSIONS. ALTAR OF THE METAL GODS!-Music to Screw, Cry and Die To.

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MinaseTaki wrote:
September 2008

Similar to "fucking badass". Yup, I agree. \m/

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ihavesoldout wrote:
September 2008

"Similar to: belinda carlisle" O_o

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YourFavBandSux wrote:
August 2008

ftw

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Dai6kan wrote:
August 2008

wat

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