Avenger
Avenger was one of several second-division NWOBHM bands that sprung
up in England in the early 80's.
The early lineup featured vocalist Brian Ross, but he was
replaced by Ian Swift in, essentially, a vocalist swap with
Satan
(Swift left
Satan,
Ross departed Avenger to take the empty singer slot,
and Swift later decided to join Avenger).
The band recorded two albums with Neat Records before disbanding
shortly after the
Killer Elite release.
Their style was quinessential Neat NWOBHM -- raw, underproduced,
energetic mid-paced Brit metal, not terribly unique.
As a trivia note,
Avenger was also the name of the unrelated German band who, after
two albums, changed name to
Rage.
Apparently Ian Swift put together a new version of the band
some time ago, and the new group is currently performing as
Avenger UK,
the name addition apparently necessary due to a dispute with former
bassist Mick Moore, as well as to avoid confusion with other bands
named Avenger.
Current Members
Ian Swift
vocals
(Atomkraft)
Sean Jeffries
guitars
Liam Thompson
guitars
Huw Holding
bass
Gary Young
drums
(Blitzkrieg)
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Former Members/Guests
Les Cheetham
guitars
Greg Reiter
guitars
Mick Moore
bass
(Blitzkrieg)
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Discography
Blood Sports
1984
 |
- Enforcer
- You'll never take me
- Matriarch
- Warfare
- On the rocks
- Rough ride
- Victims of force
- Death race 2000
- N.O.T.J.
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- Ian Swift
- Les Cheetham
- Mick Moore
- Gary Young
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Killer Elite
1985
Neat
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- Revenge Attack
- Run For Your Life
- Brand Of Torture
- Steel On Steel
- (Fight For The) Right To Rock
- Hard Times
- Under The Hammer
- Face To The Ground
- Dangerous Games
- Yesterdays Heroes
- M.M. 85
- Sawmill
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- Ian Swift
- Greg Reiter
- Mick Moore
- Gary Young
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