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History in Five Songs Episode 288: Gillan, Rainbow, Whitesnake and the NWOBHM

History in Five Songs Episode 288: Gillan, Rainbow, Whitesnake and the NWOBHM

Update: 2025-01-01
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In Episode 288, Martin delves into the influence of bands like Gillan, Rainbow, and Whitesnake on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), examining their evolution from cult favorites to guilty pleasures, with a focus on how these acts navigated mainstream success while maintaining their heavy metal integrity.


  1. Rainbow – “Eyes of the World”

  2. Whitesnake – “Ready an’ Willing”

  3. Gillan – “Future Shock"

  4. Rainbow – “Death Alley Driver”

  5. Whitesnake – “Standing in the Shadow”

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History in Five Songs Episode 288: Gillan, Rainbow, Whitesnake and the NWOBHM

History in Five Songs Episode 288: Gillan, Rainbow, Whitesnake and the NWOBHM

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