Forged in Fire: The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal 🔥

We are all about tributes here at Rock of Nations! That’s exactly why we are honoring the 45 to 50-year legacy that is the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with a collection of interviews from our favorite bands of the genre.(NWOBHM) was an iconic late-70s/early-80s movement that revitalized heavy metal by combining the speed and aggression of punk guitar attack with heavy blues riffs, clearing the way for bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica.This special includes chats with: #BiffByford of #Saxon (January 2024),#JudasPriest singer #RobHalford(August 2020),#JudasPriest founding guitarist #KKDowning (January 2022), #IronMaiden’s #BruceDickinson (August 2025), and drummer #NickoMcBrain (February 2026).Find us on social:YouTube: @RockofNationsWithDaveandShaneInstagram: @RockNationsDKTikTok: @RockOfNationswithDKFacebook: @RockofNationsDKX (Twitter): @RockNationsDKSHOW CREDITSHosts & Producers: Dave Kinchen and Shane McEachernTheme Music: Lyrics written by Dave KinchenSound Design: Produced with AI assistance and Drum Pad Machine