Changing their image from that of a standard bar band to a more image-conscious metal band, Helix finally signed to Capitol Records after being rejected by them three times. In 1983, they released No Rest for the Wicked , with Greg “Fritz” Hinz (ex- Starchild ) on drums. This album…
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By 1983, after releasing three successful albums in a row and with worldwide touring, opening for Iron Maiden and others, the band came under increasing criticism for its less “incisive” sound, the use of synthesizers and the frequent changes of drummers — e.g. Nicko McBrain quit the band after Savage…
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The band headlined the 1983 Reading Festival in England, adding Deep Purple’s ” Smoke on the Water ” to their encore.
Bullen joined Broadrick’s Final project for a period in 1983.
Sufficient noise was made for the American market to take notice and New Jersey’s Megaforce Records signed them, issuing their next recording in the States as All for One in 1983. The band came stateside in 1983, and toured extensively on the “Kill ’em All for One” tour with young…
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The final lineup of Steeler saw the departure of Perry, Murray and Edwards who were replaced by Kurt James on lead guitar, Greg Chaisson , formerly of Surgical Steel, on bass, and Bobby Marks on drums. However, after the loss of Malmsteen in the summer of 1983, and due to…
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Pantera became an underground favorite, though its regional tours in this era never took them beyond Texas , Oklahoma , and Louisiana . The band began supporting fellow heavy metal / glam metal acts such as Stryper , Dokken , and Quiet Riot . Pantera released its first studio album,…
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In December 1982, drummer Clive Burr was fired from the band and replaced by Nicko McBrain , who previously played for Trust . Although Harris said the dismissal took place because his live performances were affected by offstage activities, Burr later claimed he was unfairly ousted from the band. The…
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The band settled on then-former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan to replace Dio in December 1982.
he did not officially leave until December