Vardis

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Vardis
Image scanned from 1981 official European tour book
Image scanned from 1981 official European tour book
Background information
Origin Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
Genre(s) Heavy metal
Years active 1978 – 1986
Members
Steve Zodiac – Guitar and lead vocals
Terry Horbury - Bass
Gary Pearson – drums
Former members
Alan Selway – Bass

Vardis were a pioneering three-piece heavy metal band from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene between 1978 and 1986. They were from Wakefield in England, and consisted of frontman Steve Zodiac on guitar and lead vocals, Alan Selway on bass and Gary Pearson on drums. From 1984, Selway was replaced by Terry Horbury (previously of Dirty Looks).

Original Vardis records are rare and are valued in most record collector's books and guides. An original copy of '100mph' including the enclosed tour guide and poster has an estimated value of approximately £500 ($940).[citation needed]

Contents

[edit] Works

Vardis' first album 100 mph, which was recorded live, included the tracks "100 mph," "If I Were King," and "Let's Go."

Vardis' second album The Worlds Insane featured a fiery version of Hawkwind's "Silver Machine" and a blues title track with a lashing solo.

The third album Quo Vardis offered barnburners like "Together Tonight" and "Boogie Blitz" with Steve Zodiac's guitar leads inspiring later metal giants.

[edit] Influence

Steve Zodiac is directly quoted by the likes of Metallica as a heavy infuence.[citation needed] He prematurely quit Vardis in 1986, which resulted in an outcry amongst rock n' roll fans all over the world[citation needed]) due to mounting tensions between himself and several people within the music industry.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles, EPs

  • 100 M.P.H. EP (Redball, 1979)
  • If I Were King (Castle, 1980)
  • Let's Go (Logo, 1980)
  • Too Many People (Logo, 1980)
  • Silver Machine (Logo, 1981)
  • All You'll Ever Need (Logo, 1981)
  • Gary Glitter Part One / To Be With You (Logo, 1982) [double A-side single]
  • Standing In The Road (Big Beat, 1984)

[edit] Albums

  • 100 M.P.H. (Logo, 1980)
  • The World's Insane (Logo, 1981)
  • Quo Vardis (Logo, 1982)
  • The Lion's Share (Razor, 1983)
  • Vigilante (Raw Power LP022, 1986) featuring Terry Horbury
  • The World's Gone Mad (Essential, 2000) [Compilation album]

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