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TOKYO BLADE s/t LP SWAMP GREEN VINYL
High Roller Records, reissue 2025, swamp green vinyl, ltd 200, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, 4 page promo insert, A5 photo card, lyric sheet, poster, Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in September 2020. Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels... The ultimate audiophile edition of this eternal NWOBHM classic!

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TOKYO BLADE - s/t LP

HRR 841LP, ltd 500, 200 x black vinyl + 200 x red/ white bi-color vinyl + 100 x transparent blue/ white splatter (not transparent blood red with white & black splatter vinyl as stated on the sticker (pressing plant mistake) (HRR mailorder exclusive), 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, lyric sheet, 4 page promo insert, A5 photo card, 2nd pressing: ltd 500, 300 x 180g black vinyl + 200 x swamp green vinyl
Alan Marsh - Vocals Andy Boulton - Guitars John Wiggins - Guitars Ray Dismore - Guitars Andy Wrighton - Bass Steve Pierce - Drums
01 Powergame 02 Break the Chains 03 If Heaven Is Hell 04 On Through the Night 05 Killer City 06 Liar 07 Tonight 08 Sunrise in Tokyo
1st pressing: SOLD OUT! 2nd pressing: AVAILABLE

Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in February 2021. Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels... The ultimate audiophile reissue of this eternal NWOBHM classic!
There was a time in the early 1980's when Tokyo Blade were destined to become the next Iron Maiden. With fantastic albums such as their self-titled debut and the follow up “Night of the Blade” Andy Boulton (guitars), Alan Marsh (vocals), Andy Robbins (bass) and Steve Pierce (drums) showed enormous promise. But somehow it wasn’t to be – history was not kind to them! Tokyo Blade never became the next superstars of the glorious New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. However, Tokyo Blade have left a rich legacy of some timeless Metal songs (for example “If Heaven is Hell”, “Midnight Rendezvous” and “Night of the Blade”). Before turning to the Tokyo Blade name, they formed as Killer. In around 1983 Killer changed their name to Genghis Khan because another band was using the name as well (for example the Swiss Killer and later on Killer from Belgium). In 1983 Tokyo Blade inked a deal with the British label Powerstation Records (who quickly released the “Powergame” 7" single). Along with the first albums by Iron Maiden and Angel Witch “Tokyo Blade” is still regarded as one the best debut records of the entire New Wave Of British Heavy Metal period. High Roller Records is proud to re-issue this long-deleted classic once again on glorious vinyl. “We just chose our favourites, really”, says Tokyo Blade guitarist Andy Boulton regarding the song selection on the first album. “Alan Marsh and I were always changing songs around.” The album was originally issued in America, Canada, Japan, Germany/Holland (Roadrunner) and France (Bernett). Andy Boulton tries to remember if there were other offers apart from Powerstation Records: “Possibly Music for Nations but I can't really remember. We felt that the label was spending as little as possible to promote our first album.” According to Andy Boulton, despite the history of Killer and Genghis Khan some people still perceived Tokyo Blade as a brand new band: “Yes, I think some fans thought so, the real hard core fans like to dig a little deeper into a band's history. With the first Tokyo Blade album we wanted the name Genghis Khan to be removed once and for all.” In early 1984 Tokyo Blade played the legendary Aardschok Dag in Holland. Andy Boulton remembers: “It was a great experience for us to play. I think it was our first gig ever in Europe and we fell in love with Europe as a result. When we toured Europe everyone seemed to have a copy of our first album. I'd still love to move to Europe to live.” By the end of the year 1984 there was a fair chance that success-wise Tokyo Blade could have become the new Iron Maiden … It was a very exciting year for the band! “Ah, yes”, sighs Andy Boulton. “But fate had other plans for us and sadly we sunk deeper and deeper into debt. Then the arguments and mistrust started until sadly we were forced to call it a day.” Matthias Mader
🎸 Artist Overview: Tokyo Blade
Formed: 1982, Salisbury, England
Genre: NWOBHM / traditional heavy metal
Key Traits: Twin guitar harmonies, soaring yet gritty vocals, melodic hooks balanced with metallic aggression.
Peers: Often mentioned alongside bands like Iron Maiden, Angel Witch, Diamond Head, Tygers of Pan Tang, and Saxon.
Reputation: Cult favorite of the NWOBHM movement—never broke through like Iron Maiden or Def Leppard but respected for their raw energy and strong songwriting.
Legacy: Considered underrated; their debut is often praised as a hidden gem that captures the spirit of early ’80s British metal.
💿 Album Overview: Tokyo Blade (1983)
Style: Melodic NWOBHM with speed and energy—sharp riffing, galloping rhythms, and catchy choruses.
Sound: Similar to early Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but with a more underground, street-level vibe.
Notable Tracks: “If Heaven Is Hell,” “Break the Chains,” “Powergame,” “Midnight Rendezvous.”
Impact: While not a commercial hit, it became a cult classic among metal collectors and NWOBHM fans.
🔥 50 Similar Albums (Fans of Tokyo Blade Will Enjoy) Core NWOBHM
Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden (1980)
Iron Maiden – Killers (1981)
Saxon – Wheels of Steel (1980)
Saxon – Strong Arm of the Law (1980)
Saxon – Denim and Leather (1981)
Diamond Head – Lightning to the Nations (1980)
Angel Witch – Angel Witch (1980)
Tygers of Pan Tang – Wild Cat (1980)
Tygers of Pan Tang – Spellbound (1981)
Def Leppard – On Through the Night (1980)
Raven – Rock Until You Drop (1981)
Raven – Wiped Out (1982)
Girlschool – Demolition (1980)
Girlschool – Hit and Run (1981)
Samson – Head On (1980)
Samson – Shock Tactics (1981)
Witchfinder General – Death Penalty (1982)
Witchfinder General – Friends of Hell (1983)
Holocaust – The Nightcomers (1981)
Blitzkrieg – A Time of Changes (1985)
Other British Heavy Rock/Metal of the Era
Praying Mantis – Time Tells No Lies (1981)
Trespass – Head (EP, 1981 – but essential)
Venom – Welcome to Hell (1981)
Venom – Black Metal (1982)
Tank – Filth Hounds of Hades (1982)
Tank – Power of the Hunter (1982)
Jaguar – Power Games (1983)
Satan – Court in the Act (1983)
Avenger – Blood Sports (1984)
Grim Reaper – See You in Hell (1983)
Grim Reaper – Fear No Evil (1985)
Chateaux – Chained and Desperate (1983)
Cloven Hoof – Cloven Hoof (1984)
Cloven Hoof – Dominator (1988)
European Heavy Metal Counterparts
Accept – Breaker (1981)
Accept – Restless and Wild (1982)
Accept – Balls to the Wall (1983)
Scorpions – Lovedrive (1979)
Scorpions – Animal Magnetism (1980)
Scorpions – Blackout (1982)
Running Wild – Gates to Purgatory (1984)
Grave Digger – Heavy Metal Breakdown (1984)
Helloween – Walls of Jericho (1985)
Stormwitch – Walpurgis Night (1984)
US Traditional Heavy/Speed Metal Influenced by NWOBHM
Manilla Road – Crystal Logic (1983)
Omen – Battle Cry (1984)
Metal Church – Metal Church (1984)
Armored Saint – March of the Saint (1984)
Savatage – Sirens (1983)
Jag Panzer – Ample Destruction (1984)