D.A.M. - (1989-1991) [ Full Discography] - Bandcamp Stream

Biography 

Historically speaking England could be considered the birthplace of heavy metal with the likes of Black Sabbath forging a new path for heavy music. But during the 1980’s the thrash metal movement stronghold was America and UK bands like D.A.M. (alongside Xentrix, Slammer and Onslaught) fought tooth and nail to make their impact heard from across the Atlantic. Knowingly an uphill battle, D.A.M. managed to release two impressive albums (1989’s Human Wreckage and 1991’s Inside Out) during their initial years. Extensive touring with Nuclear Assault and Dark Angel, also bought the release of the Three Way Thrash Live Video, filmed at the London Hammersmith show. 

Two albums, despite being tracked in Germany with legendary producer Harris Johns, are distinctively British in their use of simplistic and crunching riffs rather than relying solely on technical aptitude. The strength of big chords and rousing choruses were employed by D.A.M. to great success. More touring followed with Acid Reign, Re-Animator and Xentrix. 

Human Wreckage and Inside Out remain popular now 20 years later, despite being out of print for two decades, due to the band’s original desire to cross boundaries and stave off being labeled haphazardly as simply another “thrash band,” but instead be remembered as a classic British heavy metal band.

Both reissues feature newly remastered audio, restored artwork by original artist Andreas Marschall (Running Wild, Blind Guardian), band interviews conducted in 2012 and 12 page booklets full of archival photos. For the fans, by the fans, Plus extra media in the form of the Human Wreckage Promo video and the Three Way Thrash show. http://www.divebombrecords.com/site/bands/d-a-m/
Keep up with the members of D.A.M. as they have begun rehearsals for upcoming live performances and the eventual recording of long lost “kaleidoscope Sessions” material.

 

Formed in:1986

Years active: 1986-1992, 2012-Present

LINE UP

Jason Mcloughlin - Vocals
John Bury - Guitar
Andy Elliott - Bass
Brian Pugh -Drums
Johnathan Lamb - Guitar

Genre: Thrash/Speed/Power Metal

Hometown: Lancaster, UK

Current Label: Tribunal Records / Divebomb Records

CEO: Stuart Turnbull: Landstar Management. +44 (0)7759 473704 / +44 (0)1524 843499

Site: www.facebook.com/DAMmetal

Discography

Human Wreckage ( Full Length Album [Reissue] - 1989)

Inside Out ( Full Length Album [Reissue] - 1991)