Neal Kay

Neal Kay is a London-based disc jockey who along with Tommy Vance was a significant factor in the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) in the late 70s and early 80s.[1]

In that period he managed a rock club called 'The Heavy Metal Soundhouse', originally resident in the back-room of the Prince of Wales public house in Kingsbury, North London; this back-room venue was known as the 'Bandwagon'.[2]

He also helped new bands to record demos at Spaceward Studios in Cambridge. Amongst these bands were Praying Mantis and Iron Maiden; the resulting popularity of Iron Maiden's recording led to a record contract. Several other NWOBHM bands also gained contracts due to their Soundhouse demos. Kay compiled many of these demos onto an album called Metal for Muthas,[3] of which several volumes were released. He also promoted heavy metal concerts and tours, and was an enthusiastic champion of US band Riot. Kay was also a band manager in the 1980s and early 1990s.

References

  1. ↑ Barton, Geoff (16 August 2005). "HM Soundhouse Special Features: The New Wave of British Heavy Metal". HMsoundhouse.com. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Soundhouse Story part 1". HMsoundhouse.com. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Stone, Doug. "Various Artists - Metal for Muthas Vol.1 (Sanctuary) review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 31 August 2015.

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