– Formed in 1977 as a covers band of their favorite heroes: Thin Lizzy, UFO, Deep Purple and Van Halen.

– As early as 1982 Metallica covered their track ‘Let It Loose’

– In 1984 they toured Europe on the same bill with Metallica and Venom

– Split up in 1986. Reunited in 1995

– Current guitarist Kristian Bradley is the son of Chris Bradley (v,b) and drummer Mark Nelson is the nephew of Andy Dawson (g)

– Notable compilations including Savage:

“Scene Of The Crime” (LP, Suspect Records, 1981) with ‘Let It Loose’

“Metal Fatigue” (LP, Ebony Records, 1982) with ‘Ain’t No Fit Place’

“Axe Attack” (LP, M Port Records, 1985) with ‘We Got The Edge’

“The Best Of British” (LP, Zebra Records, 1985) with ‘We Got The Edge’

“Lead Weight” (CD, Sanctuary, 2002) with ‘Let It Loose’

“Lightnin’ To The Nations NWOBHM 25th Anniversary Collection” (3CD, Sanctuary, 2005) with ‘Let It Loose’

“Full Metal Garage: The Songs That Drove Metallica” (2CD, Castle Music, 2006) with ‘Let It Loose’ and ‘Dirty Money’