This New Wave Of British Heavy Metal unit never achieved the greatness a band that sells 15, 000 singles in 20 days deserves. The band was formed in 1976 in South Shields, England by school friends John Roach (guitar/vocals), Maurice Bates (rhythm guitar/vocals), Pete Melsom (bass) and Kenny Anderson (drums). They recruited Vince High (vocals) and replacement drummer Barry Hopper in 1978, and built up a following on the North East pub and club circuit, alongside bands such as Raven, White Spirit, Axe (later Fist), Son Of A Bitch (later Saxon) and Geordie. The self-financed EP,...