Blitzkrieg
Formed: 1980
From:
Leicester,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
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Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Blitzkrieg Releases New Single
Today, legendary NWOBHM band Blitzkrieg release "I Am His Voice," the brand new and long-awaited single from the veterans. Produced and mixed by Nick Jennison and mastered by by Simon Eferny (Paradise Lost, Napalm Death etc), the new offering from the British band is the best classic heavy metal has to offer. Singer Brian Ross (also from Satan fame) is in top shape!
As a "side B" to this digital single, the fans can listen to a live version of "Pull The Trigger", the mythical song that Blitzkrieg released in their 1985 split 7" with Venom. The live version was recorded just before Covid hit the world.
"I Am His Voice" is out now as a digital single in all digital platforms. It can be streamed here.
Blitzkrieg Premiere New Video "Angels Or Demons"
"Angels Or Demons", the new official music video from NWOBHM veterans Blitzkrieg, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's latest effort, "Judge Not!", which was released on April 27 through Mighty Music.
Blitzkrieg Debut New Music Video
NWOBHM veterans Blitzkrieg debut the official music video for their new track "Reign Of Fire" streaming below. The song is the title cut of the band's new single, which was released as a 7'' vinyl EP on December 8 in a limited edition of five hundred copies embraced by amazing handdrawn old-school metal artwork by Lee Murphy.
"Reign Of Fire" was recorded by Phil Davies at Downcast Base HQ Recording Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne, England and mixed by Johan Haagesen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark.
States guitarist Ken Johnson: More...
Blitzkrieg Releasing New Album
Blitzkrieg, the British outfit formed in 1980, will release new album "Back From Hell" on November 5th via Metal Nation Records. It will also be released in Japan the same month on Spiritual Beast records and as a double vinyl LP on German label High Roller Records.
This is the band's first album in eight years and features three new members: Alan Ross on guitar replacing Guy Laverick , Micky Kerrigan on drums and Bill Baxter on guitar replacing Phil and Paul Brewis, respectively. The line-up still includes long term member Ken Johnson on guitar and founder Brian Ross on vocals. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Jack's Back
2. Back from Hell
3. Buried Alive
4. Complicated Issue
5. V
6. Return to the Village
7. Sahara
8. 4 U
9. One Last Time
10. Call for the Priest
11. Sleepy Hollow
12. S&D (Seek and Destroy) (Metallica cover)
13. We Have Assumed Control More...
Blitzkrieg And Tank Announce One Off U.K. Show
Two legends of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement, Blitzkrieg and Tank, have announced that they will be joining together to perform a one off show in the United Kingdom on August 6th. The show will take place at the 02 Academy in Newcastle. Tickets are on sale now.
Tank recently released their first studio album in nine years, "War Machine," which is the first to feature new vocalist Doogie White, formerly of Rainbow. Blitzkrieg are currently at work on their next album, which will be their first following the release of "Theatre Of The Damned" in 2007.
Blitzkrieg To Release New Album In 2011
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal veterans Blitzkrieg has announced that they will be releasing a new studio album in 2011, in celebration of the band's 30th anniversary. This will be the group's first studio album since 2007's, "Theatre Of The Damned."
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Sunday Old School: Blitzkrieg
Even if some bands from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal aren't as well remembered as others, some of them are still able to write songs that easily classics of the movement. No greater example is there of this than Blitzkrieg, who formed in the city of Leicester in 1980. The group quickly signed to Neat Records, who championed the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal by signing a number of other bands from the movement, including Venom, Raven and Tygers Of Pan Tang. Through the label, the band were able to release their first single, "Buried Alive" in 1981, though in later years, greater attention was brought to the singles B-side, the eponymous "Blitzkrieg," after it was covered by Metallica. Unfortunately, the band decided to call it a day after the single's release and the members went on to join different projects, the most notable of which was singer Brian Ross who had stints with such other bands as Satan and Avenger.
Following these other tenures, Ross decided to bring Blitzkrieg back in 1984, together with original guitarist Jim Sirotto and new members Mick Proctor, Mick Moore and Sean Harris, who had all performed in a number of other noticable British heavy metal bands. With this lineup, the band were finally able to release full length album, which came in the form of 1985's, "A Time Of Changes." The record was well received by fans and was noticable for it's re-recording of their self-titled song, as well as "Pull The Trigger," a song written by the band, Satan but was never used on any of their releases. It would be six years before Blitzkrieg released a new album, but at last in 1991, "Ten Years Of Blitzkrieg" was released, much to the delight of long time fans.
However, the band soon found themselves without a label and soldiered on until Neat Records re-emerged in 1995 and immediately signed the band to a three album deal, the first release of which was "Unholy Trinity," which had actually been recorded in 1992. Two more albums, "Ten" and "The Misfits Of Avalon" followed and both were well received by heavy metal fans worldwide, but in 1998, Brian Ross suffered from a serious car injury and the future of Blitzkrieg was placed in doubt once again. Lightning war was never stopped by automobile accidents however, and before long Ross resurrected the band once again, eventually releasing a new album in 2002 entitled, "Absolute Power." The band are still going strong today, performing at concerts and festivals worldwide, and still producing new albums, with their most recent effort being 2007's, "Theatre Of The Damned." More...
More Bands Confirmed For Hard Rock Hell IV
The organisers of Britain's Hard Rock Hell festival has announced some more additions to this years lineup. The biggest news is that British heavy metal staples Saxon will be returning to the event this year and that German power metal veterans Helloween will be joining them. Also added to the bill is New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band Blitzkrieg and Swedish glam metal band Fatal Smile. The event is scheduled to take place in Prestatyn, Wales at the Pontins resort from December 3rd-5th.
The lineup now features the following bands: More...
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Original Blitzkrieg Guitairst Passes Away
Ian Jones, the original guitarist for New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legends Blitzkrieg, passed away earlier this week after suffering from a long-time illness. A message from the band reads as follows:
"We have just learned of some very sad news on returning from the Bloodstock Open Air festival that original Blitzkrieg guitarist Ian Jones passed away on August 10th after a long illness. Blitzkrieg would like to pass on their condolences to Ian's family at this moment in time. Ian's funeral will be in Leicester on August 19th."
Blitzkrieg Vocalist Thanks The Fans
Blitzkrieg vocalist Brian Ross has posted the following messae online:
"Following my recent accident in Greece when I broke 2 ribs, fractured another 3 ribs and punctured a lung, I received a lot of goodwill messages. These were sent to me via the Blitzkrieg website, MySpace site and to my e-mail address. I just want to say thanks to everyone who sent me a message. I really appreciated them. Blitzkrieg fans are the best in the World.
"Once again thank you all very very much!"
Blitzkrieg Vocalist Hospitalized
British metallers Blitzkrieg has posted the following message online:
"The band would like to thank the promoters of both recent Greek shows, also the venue staff of both dates and last but not least everyone that showed up on Friday at The Necropolis in Athens and Saturday at Harleys in Thessaloniki.
"As those of you who attended the Saturday show will know of Brian (Ross, vocalist)'s injury enroute from Athens to Thessaloniki, at that time no one knew of the prognosis of his injury. Brian battled on in pain and completed the whole show to the best of his abilities (a true pro!), on arriving home on Sunday, Brian checked in to the hospital to find out that he had punctured a lung and fractured ribs from his injury, as of tonight (Tuesday) he still remains in hospital.
"I hope I speak for us all... bandmates, fans and friends, that Brian has a safe and speedy recovery!
"The Krieg Salutes Him!
Anyone wishing to send Brian a message, please email Blitzkrieginfo@aol.com.
Adastra To Release Their Second Full-Length Album
Finnish metallers Adastra are putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album, "Death Or Domination," for a December 2008 release via Violent Journey Records. The CD is scheduled to be mastered on October 9 at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland by Svante Forsbäck. Adastra has also released the new album's track list which is as follows:
1. Locked On To You
2. One Chance
3. Death Or Domination
4. Man Mk. II
5. Helsinki 1939
6. Who Threw The First Stone
7. Devil Knows You're Dead
8. Lost
9. Wasted Life
10. The Longing
Adastra has been confirmed for the Jalometalli festival, set to take place August 15-16 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland. Also scheduled to appear are Overkill, Blitzkrieg, Satyricon, Mayhem, Sotajumala and Mortal Sin, among others.
According to the band's official bio, Adastra is "a modern heavy metal band that derives its influences from a wide range of class acts. Old-school-style clean-vocals of Ville Siikamäki, combined with the rapid leads and heavy riffs of Olli Anttila and Jari Hartman and the steady pulse of Santeri Vauramo's bass, controlled by the precise drumming of Jussi Ruokolainen, create the music of Adastra."
Blitzkrieg Announces Greek Tour Dates
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG will return to Greece in September for two shows — their first since they played Athens in December 2005.
The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows:
Apr. 26 - Thatched House Stockport, Northwest
Apr. 27 - Carling Academy 2 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northeast
Apr. 28 - Ivory Blacks Glasgow, Scotland
Apr. 29 - The Town Mill Mansfield, Midlands
Apr. 30 - Camden Underworld London, London and South East
May 01 - Rio's Leeds, Northeast
Aug. 14 - Gloria-Kulttuuriareena Helsinki, Finland
Aug. 15 - Jalometalli Festival Oulu, Finland
Sep. 07 - Rock of Ages Festival at The Asylum Birmingham, Midlands
Sep. 19 - The Underworld Club Athens, Greece
Sep. 20 - Harleys Bar Thessaloniki, Greece
Oct. 04 - East Riding Rock Festival at Memorial Hall Beverley, East More...
Blitzkrieg Announce More Tour Dates
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have scheduled the following tour dates:
Apr. 26 - Thatched House - Stockport, UK
Apr. 27 - Carling Academy 2 - Newcastle, UK
Apr. 28 - Ivory Blacks - Glasgow, UK
Apr. 30 - Camden Underworld - London, UK
May 01 – Rio's - Leeds, UK
Aug. 14 - Gloria Kulttuuriareena - Helsinki, Finland
Aug. 15 - Jalometalli Festival - Oulu, Finland
Sep. 07 - Rock of Ages Festival - Birmingham, UK
Oct. 04 - East Riding Rock Festival - Beverley, UK More...
Blitzkrieg Confirmed For Stockfest
UK NWOBHM act BLITZKRIEG have been confirmed for next year's Stockfest. It will be held at The Thatched House in Stockport on Saturday, April 26th 2008. More bands to be announced soon.
Tygers Of Pan Tang To Perform At Music Live
NWOBHM legends Tygers Of Pan Tang have announced that they will be performing at the Music Live expedition in Birmingham on November the 4th. The line up of that day will also include NWOBHM favourites Blitzkrieg. Also at the event Slayer's Kerry King and Velvet Revolver's Duff McKagen and Dave Kushner will be signing autographs and meeting fans amongst others.
Blitzkrieg To Perform At Music Live
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have been confirmed to perform at the the Music Live event, which is being held November 2-4, 2007 at the NEC in Birmingham, England.
BLITZKRIEG's new album, "Theatre of the Damned", was released on August 10 via Germany's Armageddon Music. The CD was recorded at Absurd Studio in Hamburg with producer Schrödey and co-producer Biff Byford (SAXON). According to a posting on the Armageddon web site, "Theatre of the Damned" "offers the same authentic heavy metal of the '80s along with a super freshness and total attitude." Check out audio samples on the band's MySpace page.
"Theatre of the Damned" is the follow-up to "Sins and Greed", which was released in July 2005 via Metal Nation Records.
Blitzkrieg To Endorse Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars UK TA Bill Lewington Ltd has announced its endorsement affiliation with British Metal legends BLITZKRIEG. A press release follows:
Dean Guitars has been working with top artists for more than 3 decades and co-operates with the likes of MEGADETH, TRIVIUM, MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO, THE SCORPIONS, RUSTY COOLEY and many more well-known artists.
Blitzkrieg was formed in Leicester in October 1980. Their first demo, made in November that year, secured them their first recording deal with Neat Records resulting in the famous 'Blitzkrieg'/'Buried Alive' single and a track on the Lead Weight compilation album. In 1985 the band released their single, 'Your Move' on Neat/Roadrunner. Also in 1985 a fledgling Metallica covered the song 'Blitzkrieg' on their Creeping Death EP and again years later when METALLICA again covered the Blitzkrieg track on their Live Shit box set and their 1998 album Garage Inc.
The band has gone through a few lineup changes over the 27 years they have been going but band leader Brian Ross remains at the core. With the power house of current members, Ken Johnson (guitar), Guy Laverick (Guitar), Phil Brewis (Drums) and Paul Brewis (Bass) being the bands strongest line up to date.
They have been gigging extensively throughout 2005 and 2006 and on into 2007 touring with both Saxon and Doro in the UK as well as several European festivals to much critical acclaim.
Blitzkrieg have just completed work on their latest release titled Theatre Of The Damned due for release on the 10th August through their new label Armageddon Music. Co produced by Biff Byford of Saxon, they have achieved a classic mix of all you would expect from this legendary band but with a definite modern flavour. This latest release captures the essence of true British metal at its absolute best. Make sure to check out Theatre Of The Damned coming soon from Armageddon Music.
Guy Laverick uses the Dean Vendetta 4 transparent black guitar with a Floyd Rose trem.
Ken Johnson also uses a Dean Vendetta 4 as well as a Dean Razorback V Explosion 255 guitar.
Paul Brewis uses Dean Vendetta 4 bass in transparent blue."
Metal Gets Its Due On Massive Rhino Boxed Set
Heavy metal fans will be banging their heads in delight this fall with the release of Rhinos's "Heavy Metal Box," due Oct. 2. The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motorhead and Slayer, among dozens of others.
Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compilation also boasts hits from bands like Deep Purple, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iron Butterfly, Pantera, Alice Cooper, Venom, Testament, Rush and Megadeth; the project will be packaged in a box resembling a Marshall guitar amp.
The liner notes will include extensive photos, track commentary and interviews with Ronnie James Dio and Lita Ford.
Here is the track list for "The Heavy Metal Box": More...
Blitzkrieg Post "Theatre Of The Damned" Samples
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have posted audio samples of two new songs — "Theatre of the Damned" and "The Phantom" — on their MySpace page. Both tracks come off the group's new album, "Theatre of the Damned" (view cover), due on August 10 via Germany's Armageddon Music. The CD was recorded at Absurd Studio in Hamburg with producer Schrödey and co-producer Biff Byford (SAXON). According to a posting on the Armageddon web site, "Theatre of the Damned" "offers the same authentic heavy metal of the '80s along with a super freshness and total attitude."
Here is the "Theatre of the Damned" track listing: More...