Category: TOKYO BLADE

Despite several splits and line-up changes, cult ’80s rockers TOKYO BLADE refuse to die. Their upcoming new album “Fury” sees band leader Andy Boulton leading the charge with 15 new tracks of classic melodic metal, topped with the anthemic vocals of Alan Marsh.
Asked about the current state of Tokyo Blade, Boulton is upbeat: “While some folks took up a new hobby or pursued existing ones, us Blade types were happy to seize the opportunities afforded by the furloughs and self-isolation to write and record this album. Despite the struggles we have faced to keep Tokyo Blade alive, music is our driving force, we enjoyed writing and recording it and we sincerely hope you enjoy it for whatever reason.”
And bloody prolific they were: we have here 80 minutes of punchy classic metal / hard rock ranging from razor melodic stompers to groovy midtempos. No place to ballads here, however it’s a varied and entertaining disc all over…

After some delay due the well known global event, UK 80s legends TOKYO BLADE unleash their ninth studio album “Dark Revolution” tomorrow, and it’s been worth the wait. We have 11 tracks of powerhouse British traditional metal / hard rock delivered with the band’s original spirit intact. They rock, and rock hard on this new kick ass opus. As clever...

Almost forty years in the game, this particular blade is still razor sharp: TOKYO BLADE are back with their new album “Unbroken“. Stalwarts of the NWOBHM, this is the band from Salisbury’s eighth studio album and finds all the original members back in the band with a sense of purpose. And they’ve created an album worthy of their legacy. For...