LE GRIFFE FAST BIKE 1983 SEALED NWOBHM EP VERY RARE
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LE GRIFFE (French for 'the claw') were a NWOBHM band formed in 1980 in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England whose initial release was the well received 'Fast Bikes' 12" 3-song EP, issued 1983 on the Bullet label. Pressed only 1,000 copies. The group's recording line-up consisted of vocalist Chris Hatton, guitarists Paul Wood and Tim Blackwood (ex-Expozer), bassist Kevin Collier (replacing founding member Rob Moseley), and drummer Martin Allen.
LE GRIFFE's sophomore release was the 'You're Killing Me' 12" single in advance of their 'Breaking Strain' mini-LP, both issued through Bullet Records in 1984. At the time of its release guitarist Tim Blackwood left the fold and was replaced by Amos Sanfillipo (who is credited on ''Breaking Strain' but did not play on the record) but the band dissolved early in 1985. Bassist Kevin Collier went on to join UK band Rogue Male and appeared on the 'First Visit' ('85) and 'Animal Man' ('86) .
Fast Bike is a great little record for classic metal fans, with great melodies, strong guitar solos, classic NWOBHM vocals and songs about motorcycles and girls. With a little research you will find very few copies around and none sealed . One of the better NWOBHM bands YOU TUBE AUDIO CLIPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKIv6A6AdXU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZKqsC0pg7w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJztEQ-z_Y Note if you are a collector of NWOBHM VINYL ( original pressings ) make sure you grab copies of this band when you find them which wont be often . Ebay has none right now
Bassist Kevin Collier went on to join UK band Rogue Male and appeared on the 'First Visit' ('85) and 'Animal Man' ('86) .
Great little record here for classic metal fans, tons of great melodies, good solos, classic NWOBHM vocals and songs about motorcycles. I found this one a little addictive, I listen to it over and over in my mp3 player, "Fast Bikes" especially is so good! Formed in 80 they only put out three releases and this is the first. Love the basic fucking cover and this one really sounds good also.
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