17/10/2025
Another British band for the label roster 🤘🇬🇧🤘
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LATEST ADDITION TO THE BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS LABEL ROSTER.. LETS WELCOME BRITISH LEGENDS QUARTZ
Quartz Rock Band (Official) is a heavy metal band from Birmingham England, prominent in the initial rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM).
History: Formed in 1974 as Bandy Legs, they changed their name to Quartz for their 1977 self-titled debut album.
Key Members/Connections: Founding member Geoff Nicholls later became a longtime keyboardist and off-stage musician for Black Sabbath (1979–2004). Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi produced their debut album, which also featured contributions from Ozzy Osbourne and Queen's Brian May. Career: They were a popular live act, touring with bands like Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Rush, and played the Reading Festival three times. They disbanded in 1984 but reformed in 2011.
Studio Albums:
Quartz (1977), Stand Up and Fight (1980),Against All Odds (1983), Fear No Evil (2016),On the Edge of No Tomorrow (2022) and SIX (2025)
Line-up:
▪︎Geoff Bate - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
▪︎Malcolm Cope - Drums
▪︎Mick Hopkins - Lead Guitar
▪︎Dek Arnold - Bass & Backing Vocals
There upcoming Seventh album to be released on BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS. Stay tuned for further details.
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