new wave of British heavy metal artists

At a glance

12 published new wave of British heavy metal artists; 104 studio albums have verified cover art.

When they started

Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1970s (8 artists).

Where they come from

Countries with the most new wave of British heavy metal artists. United Kingdom leads with 12.

• United Kingdom 12

Often paired with

Genres that share artists with new wave of British heavy metal. The most shared is heavy metal music, with 9 artists in both.

• heavy metal music 9
• speed metal 1
• traditional heavy metal 1

Covers from new wave of British heavy metal

104 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.

Leaders

Iron Maiden has the most release groups (339); Diamond Head the longest career (48 years); Iron Maiden the most awards (2).