New Wave of British Heavy Metal band, Spartan Warrior, was formed in the North East of England in the Autumn of 1980.
Between 1980 and 1982 the band carved themselves a solid reputation on the live circuit before attracting the attention of Guardian Studios.
Spartan Warrior recorded two tracks “Steel n Chains” and “Easy Prey" (also known as "Comes as no Surprise”) which featured on the Guardian Studios compilation album “Pure Overkill” in 1983.
Later that same year Spartan Warrior recorded and released their first full length album “Steel n’ Chains”.
Such was the response to the release of the bands full length debut that Spartan Warrior signed to Roadrunner Records and 1984 heralded the release of the bands second self titled album with world wide release.
With the possibility of a significant touring schedule ahead and against a background of competing band and personal interests Spartan Warrior split in 1985 before realising their full potential.
Like so many NWOBHM bands of the day neither fate nor luck had been on the side of Spartan Warrior... however, the birth of the world wide web saw Spartan Warrior’s music reaching fans old and new achieving heavy metal cult status and almost demanding that the band return.
And return they did, reforming in 2008 with four original members including Neil Wilkinson (Guitars) and David Wilkinson (Vocals).
In 2009 Spartan Warrior recorded their third full length album “Behind Closed Eyes”.
2010 saw the release of “Behind Closed Eyes” on the Iron Age label to critical acclaim.
In late 2010 Spartan Warrior played their first live show since 1985 to a rapturous reception at Hard Rock Hell Festival joining a bill that boasted from the Nwobhm ranks Marseille, Saracen, Battleaxe and Saxon.
In 2011 Spartan Warrior played a number of select UK shows before heading to the legendary Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany where the band opened Saturday’s proceedings.
Spartan Warrior very quickly re- established their reputation as a stunning live band playing a series of UK gigs alongside the likes of Holocaust, Blitzkrieg, Avenger, Tysondog and Manilla Road.
Going from strength to strength Spartan Warrior featured at the inaugural Brofest 2013 in Newcastle with their performance being described by Nwobhm officianado and author Mark Gregory as “a master class in heavy metal”. By popular demand Spartan Warrior returned to Brofest in 2014.
Spartan Warrior have featured at many European festivals including Dr Metal Fest Spain, Ages of Metal Belgium, Rock You to Hell Greece, Heavy Sound Festival Belgium and have played alongside such metal legends as Praying Mantis, Diamond Head, Tygers of Pan Tang, Medieval Steel and Raven.
While touring through 2013-2017, the band were hard at work writing and recording their 4th album "Hell To Pay".
The band signed to Pure Steel Records in 2017 and in February 2018 "Hell To Pay" was released to the world.
Spartan Warrior are now touring in support of the Hell to Pay album, with gigs lined up in England, Germany, France & Belgium, and writing for their 5th album.
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