Tokyo Blade is an album by Tokyo Blade, released in 2010. The album is a heavy metal CD. - RE-RELASE OF 1983 ALBUM
Digitally re-mastered and expanded edition of this 1984 debut album from the Heavy Metal act. Tokyo Blade went through numerous line up changes during their career, but their only constant throughout it all was founding member Andy Boulton (guitar). First going by such names as White Diamond, Killer, and Genghis Khan, the group eventually settled on Tokyo Blade, and premiered in the early '80s. Tokyo Blade, the album, was self-titled in the United Kingdom, and titled Midnight Rendezvous everywhere else. The album features the lineup of Alan Marsh (vocals), Andy Wrighton (bass), John Wiggins (guitar), and Steve Pierce (drums), in addition to Boulton. 21 tracks. Cherry Red. 2010.
The "Tokyo Blade (Expanded 2CD Edition)" is a must-have release for fans of classic British heavy metal. This deluxe edition features the legendary self-titled debut album from Tokyo Blade, originally released in 1983, now remastered and expanded across two CDs with bonus tracks including rare demos, B-sides, and live recordings. Tokyo Blade emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) era and quickly gained recognition for their melodic yet powerful sound. The band achieved international acclaim with hits like "If Heaven Is Hell" and "Night of the Blade," influencing countless bands in the genre. Cherry Red Records, renowned for its dedication to reissuing classic albums with care and attention to detail, has once again delivered an essential collector's item that celebrates both musical heritage and quality.
The first album by Tokyo Blade is a real NWOBHM classic. It kicks ass from beginning to the end, no bad or soft tracks on it. The solo parts are very good and they seem to go on forever.
Kaj Roth - 27/Sep/2010
Do you know your heavy metal Sure the most popular NWOBHM bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Def Leppard and Diamond Head but what about Tokyo Blade The...
William Pinfold - 03/Sep/2010
Still just about cuts itNWOBHM-ites Tokyo Blade’s career was blighted by comparisons with genre figureheads Iron Maiden. This reissue of their 1983 de...