Description: ARTIST: Tokyo Blade TITLE: Night of the Blade LABEL: Continental – 335.404.016 RECORD GRADING: VG SLEEVE GRADING: G+ (split on top edge) NOTES: Brazilian pressing from 1984. Rare! Has the promo stamp in top left corner. You'll notice it says "Invendavel" or (unsellable) to note that this was a promo copy! Very cool. ____ All records ship both domestically (USPS Media Mail) and Internationally (USPS), and will be packed/protected like a pro with experience. Tokyo Blade is a British heavy metal band that emerged during the early 1980s as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. Formed in Salisbury, England, in 1982, the band was originally known as Genghis Khan before changing their name to Tokyo Blade. The group quickly gained recognition for their melodic yet powerful sound, which combined traditional heavy metal elements with the energy and attitude of the burgeoning NWOBHM scene. Musical Style and ImpactTokyo Blade's music is characterized by its blend of melodic guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and catchy, anthemic choruses. They are known for their twin-guitar harmonies, a hallmark of many NWOBHM bands, which give their music a distinctive and energetic feel. Their sound is often compared to other NWOBHM bands such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head, but Tokyo Blade brought their own unique flair to the genre. The band's self-titled debut album, "Tokyo Blade" (1983), is considered a classic of the NWOBHM era. The album features standout tracks like "Powergame," "Break the Chains," and "If Heaven Is Hell," which showcase the band’s ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a hard-hitting metal edge. This album helped establish Tokyo Blade as a force in the heavy metal scene and garnered them a loyal following both in the UK and abroad. Career Highlights and EvolutionFollowing their debut, Tokyo Blade released several more albums throughout the 1980s, including "Night of the Blade" (1984) and "Blackhearts & Jaded Spades" (1985). These records further solidified the band’s reputation, with "Night of the Blade" in particular being praised for its strong songwriting and polished production. Despite lineup changes and shifting musical trends, Tokyo Blade continued to release albums and tour, adapting their style to the evolving metal landscape. Although the band never achieved the commercial success of some of their NWOBHM contemporaries, they have remained a cult favorite among heavy metal fans. Tokyo Blade's music, characterized by its blend of melody and aggression, has influenced numerous metal bands that followed. LegacyTokyo Blade's contribution to the NWOBHM movement and the broader heavy metal genre is significant. Their early work in the 1980s helped define the sound of British heavy metal, and their perseverance through changing musical climates speaks to their dedication and passion for the genre. Tokyo Blade continues to perform and release music, maintaining their status as an enduring name in the heavy metal world. Similar ArtistsFor fans of Tokyo Blade, here are 50 similar artists who also embody the spirit and sound of the NWOBHM and traditional heavy metal: Iron MaidenSaxonDiamond HeadAngel WitchTygers of Pan TangRavenJaguarGrim ReaperBlitzkriegSamsonPraying MantisDemonWitchfyndeCloven HoofSatanTankHolocaustJaguarQuartzWitchfinder GeneralBattleaxeGirlschoolVenomExciterStormwitchRunning WildHelstarOmenSavatageManilla RoadCirith UngolJag PanzerArmored SaintAcceptWarlockVicious RumorsOverkillHelloweenAcceptAnvilHeavy LoadChateauxBitches SinTrespassFistSpartan WarriorTokyoBattleaxePersian RiskTyrant
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Artist: Anthrax, Carcass, Exodus, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Napalm Death, Obituary, nuclear assault, SOD, tokyo blade
Record Label: continental
Release Title: Night of the Blade
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Black
Material: Vinyl
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Grading: Very Good (VG)
Language: English
Release Year: 1984
Sleeve Grading: Good Plus (G+)
Style: Black/Gothic Metal, British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Doom/Sludge Metal, Folk Metal, Funk Metal, Glam Rock, Glam/Hair Metal, Gothic Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metal-Compilations, Metalcore, New Metal, Nu Metal, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive/Art Rock, Punk Metal, Rap Metal, Rock, Speed & Trash Metal, Stoner Metal, Symphonic Metal, True Metal, hardcore, punk
Record Size: 12"
Genre: Rock
Country/Region of Manufacture: Brazil
