And still the NWOBM revival continues…..here’s another band from the old days back in action. This time it’s Salem. I’ve been contacted by their PR with the following and potted history. Gig and recording news too!
Salem was formed in 1979 and built a strong following with their heavy rock based on thundering rhythms, soaring twin-guitars and powerful melodies.
The band’s 1982 single sold globally and continued gig across the northeast of England before folding in May 1983.
In 2010, Salem’s original recordings were released on the double-album In The Beginning by High Roller Records and Pure Steel Records – a collection of the band’s 1980s recordings (with a bonus track too).
This attracted great interest, so the band reformed to play its first gig in 27 years!
In 2011, Salem recorded three new tracks (available on a limited edition EP) and played again at The Adelphi, Hull on 9 December.
Salem is currently recording further music and playing at events in Europe – listed below
There is a growing momentum behind the band – so who knows what the next year will bring and always great to see another NWOBHM original back together.
GIGS:
Heavy Metal Night V, Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro, Italy – 22 September 2012
Negasonic, Aalst, Belgium – 28 September 2012
Ages of Metal, Oostrozebeke, Belgium – 29 September 2012
Metalshock Festival, Hanover, Germany – 27 October 2012
Willemeen, Arnhe, Netherlands – 27 October 2012
MORE AT:
Website: www.SalemBand.co.uk