Biography
Thunderstick was a New Wave of British Heavy Metal band from London, England, formed in 1981 by former Iron Maiden (Not featured on any album) and Samson drummer Barry Graham Purkis, a.k.a Thunderstick.
They had two releases, the EP Feel like Rock 'n' Roll? (1983) and a full feature LP Beauty and the Beasts (1984) via Magnum/Thunderbolt Records. These were both re-released in 2011 as Echoes From The Analogue Asylum.
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They split up in 1986, while writing their album Don't Touch, I'll Scream and again in 1988 while trying to reform, and then continued to perform one off gigs with various line-ups under the name Thunderstick.
Previous line up:
Jodee Valentine - Vocals
Thunderstick Valentine - Drums
Dave Kilford - Guitars
John Slight - Bass
'Lockdown' will be released via Roulette Records on October 20, 2023 in CD format and on all the main digital platforms.
Latest line-up
Featuring the band’s regular touring line-up of Raven Blackwing (vocals), Pete Pinto and Dave Butters (guitars), Rex Thunderbolt (bass) and the legendary Thunderstick/Barry Graham Purkis (drums), the album also features a number of guest appearances from friends of Purkis, including former Thunderstick guitarists, Dave Kilford and Vinny Konrad; ex-Iron Maiden guitarist, Terry Wapram; Dave John Ross from NWOBHM band, More; and solo heavy metal guitarist, Marius Danielson.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.