Featuring long-lost gems from ultra-rare 45s and private press singles-plus one previously unreleased banger-Scrap Metal Vol. 2 maintains a steady NWOBHM course. Packed with infectious outliers and supremely talented one-and-done metal warriors from the crucial British movement of the late '70s and early '80s (and some killer American obscurities inspired by them), this collection delivers all the fist-pumping, riff-mongering and flashy solos of heavy metal's golden age. As always, every track has been officially licensed and every artist gets paid.
Some examples include: As a late entry into the NWOBHM sweepstakes, JJ's Powerhouse was formed in Merseyside, England, by guitarist Jon "J.J." Cox with members of his previous band, Quad. Much like the opener to the original Scrap Metal comp, one can hear early Metallica coursing through this legendary ripper. Coincidentally, this ultra-rare 45 was released in '83, the same year as Kill 'Em All.
01 JJ's Powerhouse– Running For The Line 02 Storm Queen – Raising The Roof 03 Jameson Raid– It's A Crime 04 A.R.C. – Home Made Wine 05 Metropolis – The Raven 06 Prowler – Temporary Insanity 07 Christian Steel– Need Your Love 08 Black Rose – Sidewinder 09 Dark Age – Star Trippin' 10 Sorcery – Whales