NWOBHM Night: Salem UK, Syncolima & Ace Of Kings

Salem UK:

Salem UK (formally known as Salem) are a Hard Rock/NWOBM band from Hull, England. They originally formed following the split of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band, Ethel the Frog. Salem recorded three demos and a single in the early 1980s; a compilation album of these recordings was released in 2010.They've been gigging and recording since 1979 (with a slight pause in between 1983 and 2009! 

The band re-formed as Salem UK in 2009 and have since released two EPs, 'New Tricks' and 'X Rated' plus the albums, 'Forgotten Dreams' (2013), 'Dark Days' (2016) and 'Attrition' (2018).Salem have also filmed two videos and has played numerous festivals and gigs in the UK, across Europe and beyond.

A re-mastered and rearranged edition of the 2010 'In the Beginning...' album was released in July 2015. Dark Days was met with rave reviews and considered one of the top albums of 2016.

Check out their Reverbnation Page 

Ace of Kings' are a 5 piece hard rock band hailing from Scunthorpe, formed in 2022. Comprising of Jonny Bilton on vocals, Oliver James and Josh Grinell on guitar, Ben Hughes on bass and Adam Lazenby on the drums the quintet draw their inspirations from rock bands throughout history, from the likes of Metallica to Alice In Chains and Black Stone Cherry.

With high energy live performances and a powerful sound they aim to combine local working class grit with universal rock appeal.

Syncolima:

Syncolima are a 3 Piece Riff Machine from Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire comprising of Stoff (Bass), Harry (Drums) & Josh (Guitar/Vocals). 

They've been around a while under a different guise, name and line-up who encompass a riffing, grooving almost stoner like sound. Expect some fab rolling drumming going down, and throbbing bass work, not to mention tight guitar work and strong vocals.

 Syncolima will wake and rock you up without a doubt. See ya there!

Check out Syncolima's YouTube Channel 

Check out their Instagram Page