Collection: New Wave of British Heavy Metal

A pivotal late-1970s and early-1980s movement that reinvigorated heavy metal with a faster, harder edge and a DIY attitude. NWOBHM combined the power of classic metal with punk’s raw energy, laying the groundwork for thrash, power metal, and more.

Essential bands include Iron Maiden, Saxon, Diamond Head, and Angel Witch.

Gritty, melodic, and influential—NWOBHM is the sound that reshaped metal's future.