Biography:
Formed in 1980, this Evesham quartet brought a touch of glam to the HMR label. (Geddit!?) They are considered as Godfathers of the Glam and Sleaze movement of the eighties which saw the likes of Motley Crue, Cinderella, Ratt, Def Leppard and many other bands rapidly rise to prominence.
Wrathchild released two albums on the Heavy Metal Records label - Stakk Attakk (1984) and The Biz Suxx (1988). Word has it that in 1984 on tour with W.A.S.P (whom they opened for) Wrathchild attempted to steal the headliner's glory every night and actually outsold them in ticket sales in numerous towns! Legal disputes between labels and a U.S band under the same name (now known as Wrathchild America) hampered Wrathchild's chances for a major breakthrough. 1989 album 'Delirium' was released on our sister label 'FM Revolver Records' - the label famed for The Stone Roses, Lisa Dominique and Magnum amongst many others!
The band split for good in 1990... that is until 2005/2006!
Present day -
In 2005 Wrathchild partially re-united under the name of 'Psychowrath' with Gaz Harris taking over vocal duties. The band acquired the rights to the Wrathchild name in 2009 and went on to release 'Stakk Attakk Two' in August 2011 on Perris Records. They are currently touring across the UK throughout April, May and June 2012. Details and updates on Wrathchild can be found over on the bands official website.
Rocky Shades started a new band called 'Rocky Shades Wrathchild' (also known as R.S.W) in 2006 with Jon Sudbury, and James Crofts. In 2010 he formed Wildside Riot with Gaz Wilde on drums, Natt Kid on Baqss and, Iggie Pistolero and Rob D'Var on Guitars. Since 2010 the line-up has undergone several changes and now has Joss Riot and Jamez Gunn on guitars and James Croft on Bass. The band was properly launched in July 2011 and their debut album release is expected some time in 2012. You can keep up to date with Rocky Shades and all things Wildside Riot via their Facebook page.
Band Members (At the time of HMR releases):
Rocky Shades (Vocals)
Phil Wrathchild (Guitars)
Marc Angel (Bass)
Brian Parry (Drums)
Rocky Shades (Vocals)
Lance Rocket (Guitars)
Marc Angel (Bass)
Eddie Starr (Drums)
Discography:
Tour Dates:
Wrathchild - Tour dates scheduled in the UK in April, May and June 2012. Check the Wrathchild official website for full details and dates.
Wildside Riot (Rocky Shades) - 18th May 2012 @ Route 44, Birmingham. More details can be found on Facebook.
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