(NWOBHM) Virtue - Дискография (3 релиза) - 1985-2013, MP3, 160-320 kbps

1. We Stand to Fight 04:46
2. High Treason 05:45

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1. Fool's Gold 05:18
2. Hideaway 03:37
3. Seek and Destroy 04:17

#777
1. We Stand to Fight 04:46
2. High Treason 05:45
3. Fool's Gold 05:18
4. Hideaway 03:37
5. Seek and Destroy 04:17

Virtue started way back in 1981 when brothers Matt (guitar, vocals) and Tudor (vocals) Sheldon began sharing musical ideas after school, influenced by established artists such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but it wasn't until 1984 when they got things off the ground with a demo called "Virtue - Defenders". Although it wasn't widely circulated the brothers recruited new band members Boz Beast (guitar), Darren Prothero (Bass) and Simon Walters (Drums) and began working thier way around the local clubs; Although still too young the boys appeared at the door with their gear and demanded to play, and it worked! Eventually in 1985 they recorded the phenomenal "We Stand to Fight" 7" Single, a powerful, epic, proto-Power Metal affair with brilliant musicmanship all around, unique vocals and brilliant guitar work (including some great duels) made this a cut above the rest of the NWOBHM crowd, especially considering they were so young. The single was so impressive it even had the mighty EMI label sniffing around, but unfortunately nothing went passed the planning stages.
Towards the end of 1986 they recorded the "Fool's Gold EP" which sadly never saw the light of day, however the demos have been tracked down and released, the material on the demo is moving into more thrashier territory with extremely complex guitar work and drumwork. The highlight of the demo is undoubtably "Seek and Destroy" (not a Metallica cover) which contains one of the best guitar showdowns I've ever heard, up there with Megadeth's Hangar 18, itis quite hard to believe this was just a 3 track demo! It's a real shame the band fell through after such strong work, as they were up there with Iron Maiden, Diamond Head, Blitzkrieg and other heavy, powerful acts that made it big. It's a classic tale of what happened to many, many excellent bands of the NWOBHM era.

Last known line-up:
Matt Sheldon - Guitars (1981-1988)
Tudor Sheldon - Vocals (1981-1988)
Simon Walters - Drums (1984-1988)
Boz Beast - Guitars (1984-1988)
Bob Duffy - Bass (1988)
Past members:
Brian Reader - Bass (1981-1984)
Ian Lewington - Drums (1981-1984)
Adrian Metcalfe - Guitars (1981-1984)
Darren Prothero - Bass (1984-1988)