LORDS OF NWOBHM Super Group Announced – Band Members include members of DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK And PRAYING MANTIS #LordsOfNwobhm #nwobhm #heavymetal

With the ever-growing interest and respect around the world for the rock music genre known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) — the monumental British metal and European metal movement from 1979 through 1982 — there has never been a better time to celebrate the music of those pioneering bands from the era.

Several musicians who were key members of some of the biggest bands of that time — PRAYING MANTIS, DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK and PERSIAN RISK — have come together as LORDS OF NWOBHM to faithfully perform many of those classic songs that are now a major part of rock music history.

LORDS OF NWOBHM‘s setlist will feature classic tracks from the above bands plus a carefully curated selection of songs from several of the other iconic artists from the era to make this the ultimate NWOBHM show.

Two shows are already booked for Tokyo, Japan in January 2026, with more dates to be announced soon.

Gallagher says: “The cream of British metal playing the best of the NWOBHM!”

Adds Evans: “This music is in our blood!”

Wilcox states: “A hefty salute to the genre that spawned some of metal’s biggest bands!”

The official LORDS OF NWOBHM lineup comprises:

Tino Troy (PRAYING MANTIS) – Guitar
John Gallagher (RAVEN) – Bass
Karl Wilcox (DIAMOND HEAD) – Drums
Cliff Evans (TANK) – Guitar
Carl Sentance (PERSIAN RISK) – Vocals