Diamond Head, Raven, Etc. Members Announce New Project Lords Of NWOBHM

Guitarist Tino Troy (Praying Mantis), bassist John Gallagher (Raven), drummer Karl Wilcox (Diamond Head), guitarist Cliff Evans (Tank), and vocalist Carl Sentance (Persian Risk) have announced a new project called Lords Of NWOBHM. The group will perform material from their bands and other songs from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era.

Each member commented:

Gallagher:

“The cream of British metal playing the best of the NWOBHM!”

Evans:

“This music is in our blood!”

Wilcox:

“A hefty salute to the genre that spawned some of metal’s biggest bands!”

Sentance:

“NWOBHM never dies!”

Troy:

“The second wave is imminent!”

Lords Of NWOBHM are planning to make their live debut during two Japanese shows in January 2026. Further concerts are being scheduled as well.