Since 1966 the English glam rockers Slade have been one of the most influencial & underrated bands of all time. Though some metal bands have gained success covering their songs ('Cum On Feel The Noize', 'Mama We're All Crazee Now', and 'Gudbuy T' Jane'), they have never been considered a 'metal' band.
Though the band 'Not Fragile' makes no secret of the fact they are strongly influenced by Slade (also covering several of their songs), they have gained recognition as a heavy metal band.
Recently I've been listening to a lot of the heavy metal band Axxis. To me Axxis sounds a lot like 80's Slade ('Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply' - 'You Boyz Make Big Noize' era). The singer clearly resembles Noddy Holder and the music is energetic, melodic and very enjoyable. Though I haven't heard Axxis cover any Slade songs, and failed to find anyone else make the comparison - I would say they are Slade for the newer generation. If you are a Slade fan or even a fan of their recognizable original style, check out Axxis. Though they may not score too high for originality, they are not a clone band and have many excellent contributions to this genre. Metal or not, Slade has been and will always be one of my all time favorite bands - Axxis helps to keep this sound alive and thriving.
Though the band 'Not Fragile' makes no secret of the fact they are strongly influenced by Slade (also covering several of their songs), they have gained recognition as a heavy metal band.
Recently I've been listening to a lot of the heavy metal band Axxis. To me Axxis sounds a lot like 80's Slade ('Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply' - 'You Boyz Make Big Noize' era). The singer clearly resembles Noddy Holder and the music is energetic, melodic and very enjoyable. Though I haven't heard Axxis cover any Slade songs, and failed to find anyone else make the comparison - I would say they are Slade for the newer generation. If you are a Slade fan or even a fan of their recognizable original style, check out Axxis. Though they may not score too high for originality, they are not a clone band and have many excellent contributions to this genre. Metal or not, Slade has been and will always be one of my all time favorite bands - Axxis helps to keep this sound alive and thriving.
SO they never made it into our listening circle and I dont remember even seeing an album in the stores but that was a long time ago. None the less some of us young ones in the US were exposed.
