The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) was about to hit the UK.  John Hall had come to Bristol to join two mates in a new band they'd called "Shiva".  The band comprised two guitarists, John and Chris D'Avoigne, a drummer Jack Carver and they were still looking for a bassist.  Andy Skuse (ex-several other Bristol bands of the time) joined up later that year.

Shiva signed a recording contract with Heavy Metal Records. The first single 'Rock Lives On' was released shortly afterwards while the 'Firedance' album was recorded over the summer and released in the Autumn. The second single, Angel Of Mons was lifted from the album and also released that year.  A session was recorded for BBC Radio 1's Friday Rock Show with Tommy Vance (rec. 5th December) and aired twice.