Witchfynde  

One of the least conventional NWOBHM groups to emerge from that scene, in part because of the perception that they were a Satanic band (the album of cover of Give 'Em Hell is quite obvious, but actually very little else of the band has anything to do with black metal). Witchfynde's style is quite hard to pin down, as the songs range from standard 70's hard rock to traditional NWOBHM to the downright sinister (such as the awesome title track of Stagefright). By the time of the third album, the band seemed a bit more focused, but only slightly so -- inevitably, the lack of a real direction led to their being relegated to cult status. Personal opinion: Stagefright has the best songs, Cloak And Dagger is the most consistent, Give 'Em Hell the quirkiest, and Lords Of Sin the most conventional.

The band reformed in 2000 with a new vocalist, and in late 2001 released The Witching Hour, featuring some older material re-recorded as well as some new tunes. A followup, Play It To Death, was in the works for several years before being released in 2008. Incidentally, the old vocalist (Luther Beltz), after some disputes with the other members, decided to form his own band, amusingly entitled Wytchfynde.

Current Members Harry Harrison vocals Montalo guitars Pete Surgey bass Gra Scoresby drums

Former Members/Guests Steve Bridges vocals Luther Beltz vocals (Wytchfynde) Andro Coulton bass Edd Wolfe bass

Discography

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Give 'Em Hell 
1980 Rondelet

Ready to roll The divine victim Leaving nadir Gettin' heavy Give 'em hell Unto the ages of the ages Pay now love later

Steve Bridges Montalo Andro Coulton Gra Scoresby

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Stagefright 
1980 Rondelet

Stagefright Doing the right thing Would not be seen dead in heaven Wake up screaming Big deal Moon magic In the stars Trick or treat Madeline

Steve Bridges Montalo Pete Surgey Gra Scoresby

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Cloak And Dagger 
1983 Mausoleum

The devil's playground Crystal gazing I'd rather go wild Somewhere to hide Cloak and dagger Cry wolf Start counting Living for memories Rock and roll Stay away Fra diabolo

Luther Beltz Montalo Pete Surgey Gra Scoresby

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Lords Of Sin 
1984 Mausoleum

The Lord Of Sin Stab In The Back Heartbeat Scarlet Lady Blue Devils Hall Of Mirrors Wall Of Death Conspiracy Red Garters

Luther Beltz Montalo Edd Wolfe Gra Scoresby

Reviews:   Metal Forces 

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The Best Of Witchfynde 
1996 British Steel

Give 'em hell Unto the ages of the ages Ready to roll Leaving nadir Gettin' heavy Pay nowLove later Stage fright Wake up screaming Moon magic In the stars The devil's playground I'd rather go wild Cloak an dagger Cry wolf Stay away Fra diabolo

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The Witching Hour 
2001 Neat

The Other Side Stab In The Back You'll Never See It Coming Leaving Nadir Hall Of Mirrors In Your Dream Give 'Em Hell Conspiracy Wake Up Screaming

Harry Harrison Montalo Pete Surgey Gra Scoresby

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Play It To Death 
2008 Neat

Play It To Death Holy Ground Elements Sticks And Stones The Darkest Places Life's A Killer Three Wise Monkeys Shame The Devil Love Like Sin Paint It Black