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MYTHRA are one of the original New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) bands. They formed in the second half of the 1970s and recorded their legendary 'Death & Destiny EP' in 1979. Based in the North East of England, MYTHRA has been cited as an early influence by Lars Ulrich of Metallica and they are still very much active on the current international Metal Underground scene.


MYTHRA are a strong and energetic live act and contain four original members from their early days. The band line up is: Vince High (vocals), John Roach (guitar), Alex Perry (guitar), Maurice Bates (bass) and joined in 2015 by powerhouse drummer Phil Davies.


Since their successful reunion show at the Brofest UK festival in February 2015, which attracted fans from across the world, MYTHRA have released two albums and played a number of high profile European Festivals. These include: 'Keep It True' XIX in Germany, 'HRH NWOBHM' in the UK, 'Metalcova' in Spain, 'Up The Hammers' in Greece and 'Heavy Metal Maniacs' in the Netherlands. In October 2017 they made their triumphant first appearance in the United States at California's 'Frost & Fire III' Festival. 


MYTHRA released their brand new studio album 'STILL BURNING' to great acclaim in April 2017 on High Roller Records. Recorded in the autumn of 2016 and produced by Bart Gabriel (Crystal Viper, Cirith Ungol), it has all the power expected of NWOBHM plus a very contemporary sound and feel. The new songs are going down a storm at live shows alongside classic tracks including: 'Killer', 'UFO', 'Overlord' and 'Death & Destiny'. 


In addition to working on new material, MYTHRA are currently looking to secure additional live work. If you are interested in booking the band we would love to hear from you. 


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STILL BURNING - MYTHRA

Still Burning released 2017 on High Roller Records

WARRIORS OF TIME: THE ANTHOLOGY - MYTHRA

Warriors of Time: The Anthology released in 2015 on Skol Records

ALBUM REVIEWS - STILL BURNING

  • "The lyrical content and musicianship throughout this album is simply outstanding...make sure you grab a hold of 'Still Burning' a proper unadulterated piece of NWOBHM pie to gorge yourself on...IT RAWKS." Score 10 out of 10.

    Seb Di Gatto, 'The Metal Gods Meltdown' (UK)
    March 30, 2017
  • "Overall this album gets a 9 out of 10. This is easily one of the best albums of the year...the band is absolutely on fire."
    March 20, 2017
    Justin Stockton, 'Glistening Metal' (USA)
    March 20, 2017

  • "With 'Still Burning' I was almost passing out due to the shortage of air from the whoooooaaah as the goodies never stopped... I want music that feels alive and that's what MYTHRA does." Score 9 out of 10.

    Erika Wallberg, 'Metal Kaoz'
    May 31, 2017

  • "Mythra have forced their way into the album-of-the-year conversation...The record is chock full of heartfelt, honest, classy heavy metal." Score 9 out of 10.

    Kit Ekman, 'True Metal Lives' (USA)
    June 10, 2017

  • "Still Burning? Still a raging fireball is more like it! Hell, the whole damn thing is a highlight."

    The Meister, 'Decibel Geek' (Canada)
    April 8, 2017
  • "The ace up their sleeve is the fresh air that the new songs have. Actually there's an energy on the songs that makes you wonder what the real age of the band members is."
    Giorgos Tsekas, 'Metal Invader' (Greece)
    March 22, 2017
  • Score 85 out of 100. 
    Sandro Buti, 'Loud and Proud Italy'
    June 11, 2017
  • Score 4 out of 5.

    Michelle Godding, 'Born Again Heavy Metal Soundhouse' (UK)
    April 7, 2017
  • Score 9 out of 10. 

    'FFM Rock Online Magazine' (Germany)
    April 28, 2017

SELECTED MYTHRA TRACKS

Mythra - Still Burning - Soundcloud

Title tack from the album 'STILL BURNING' on High Roller Records


Mythra - You - Soundcloud

From the album 'WARRIORS OF TIME: THE ANTHOLOGY' on Skol Records

VIDEOS

You- Live

Filmed at Up The Hammers Festival, Athens, Greece 27th May 2017

Originally released on Warriors of Time: The Anthology - 2015 - Skol Records 

A Call To All 

From the 2017 album 'Still Burning' on High Roller Records 

The Best is Yet To Come

From the 2015 album 'Warriors Of Time: The Anthology' on Skol Records

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