Samson

Key players in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, at their commercial peak Samson blazed a trail of sonic fury in the late '70s and early '80s alongside contemporaries like Motörhead, Judas Priest, Diamond Head, and Iron Maiden. The latter band would play a key role in Samson's development, as they were frequent touring partners during the group's ascension. In 1981, after releasing a pair of highly respected albums (Head On and Shock Tactics), Samson's then-lead singer Bruce Bruce, better known by his given name Bruce Dickinson, left to join Iron Maiden as their ne...