This Means War: The Sunset Years of NWOBHM

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) was a musical movement that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Characterized by its aggressive sound, fast tempos, and often dark and violent lyrics, NWOBHM bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Def Leppard helped to usher in a new era of heavy metal music.

This Means War: The Sunset Years of NWOBHM

by Martin Popoff

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	162 pages
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By the mid-1980s, however, the NWOBHM movement had begun to decline. Some bands had broken up, others had changed their sound, and the popularity of heavy metal music had begun to wane. This Means War: The Sunset Years of NWOBHM tells the story of the final years of this iconic movement, from the rise of hair metal and glam metal to the emergence of thrash metal and speed metal.

The book features interviews with key figures from the era, including musicians, producers, and journalists, and provides a detailed account of the music, the bands, and the cultural impact of NWOBHM. This Means War is an essential read for fans of heavy metal music and anyone interested in the history of popular music.

The Rise and Fall of NWOBHM

The NWOBHM movement began in the late 1970s with the release of albums by bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Def Leppard. These bands played a fast and aggressive style of heavy metal that was influenced by punk rock and the classic heavy metal bands of the 1970s. The NWOBHM sound quickly caught on with fans, and by the early 1980s, NWOBHM bands were headlining major tours and selling out arenas.

However, by the mid-1980s, the NWOBHM movement had begun to decline. Some bands had broken up, others had changed their sound, and the popularity of heavy metal music had begun to wane. The rise of hair metal and glam metal bands such as Mötley Crüe and Bon Jovi appealed to a more mainstream audience, and the NWOBHM bands began to lose their popularity.

The Final Years of NWOBHM

This Means War: The Sunset Years of NWOBHM tells the story of the final years of the NWOBHM movement. The book features interviews with key figures from the era, including musicians, producers, and journalists, and provides a detailed account of the music, the bands, and the cultural impact of NWOBHM.

The book covers the rise of thrash metal and speed metal bands such as Metallica and Slayer, and the decline of the NWOBHM movement. It also discusses the impact of the grunge movement on heavy metal music and the eventual resurgence of NWOBHM bands in the 1990s.

The Legacy of NWOBHM

The NWOBHM movement may have declined in popularity, but its legacy continues to live on. The NWOBHM bands helped to shape the sound of heavy metal music and inspired a new generation of musicians. The NWOBHM movement also helped to create a sense of community among heavy metal fans, and its legacy continues to inspire fans around the world.

This Means War: The Sunset Years of NWOBHM is an essential read for fans of heavy metal music and anyone interested in the history of popular music. The book provides a detailed account of the final years of the NWOBHM movement, and features interviews with key figures from the era. This Means War is an insightful and entertaining look at a pivotal moment in heavy metal history.

This Means War: The Sunset Years of NWOBHM

by Martin Popoff

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1321 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	162 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE