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

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>(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.</p><p><br></p><p>This special includes chats with: #BiffByford of #Saxon (January 2024),</p><p>#JudasPriest singer #RobHalford</p><p>(August 2020),</p><p>#JudasPriest founding guitarist #KKDowning (January 2022), #IronMaiden’s #BruceDickinson (August 2025), and drummer #NickoMcBrain (February 2026).</p><p><br></p><p>Find us on social:</p><p>YouTube: @RockofNationsWithDaveandShane</p><p>Instagram: @RockNationsDK</p><p>TikTok: @RockOfNationswithDK</p><p>Facebook: @RockofNationsDK</p><p>X (Twitter): @RockNationsDK</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW CREDITS</p><p>Hosts & Producers: Dave Kinchen and Shane McEachern</p><p>Theme Music: Lyrics written by Dave Kinchen</p><p>Sound Design: Produced with AI assistance and Drum Pad Machine</p>