Jump to content

The Handsome Beasts

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Derek R Bullamore (talk | contribs) at 14:44, 30 May 2020 (Added {{Refimprove}} tag). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

The Handsome Beasts
Also known asThe Beasts
OriginBirmingham, England
GenresHeavy metal
Hard rock
Years active1972–present

The Handsome Beasts are an English heavy metal band who surfaced during the new wave of British heavy metal.[1] Currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity,[2] their album Beastiality is infamous for being featured on several "Worst album cover of all time" lists.[3]

Career

Original line up

  • Garry Dallaway (Vocals)
  • Pete Malbasa (Drums)
  • Steven Hough (Bass)
  • James Stephen Barrett (Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals)

Discography

Albums

  • Beastiality (Heavy Metal Records, 1981)
  • The Beast Within (Heavy Metal Records, 1990)
  • 04 (Heavy Rock Records, 2004)
  • Rock and a Hard Place (Q Records, 2007)

Singles

  • "All Riot Now" EP (Heavy Metal Records, 1980)
  • "Breaker" EP (Heavy Metal Records, 1981)
  • "Sweeties" EP (Heavy Metal Records, 1981)

See also

References

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo (20 August 2006). "Handsome Beasts - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. ^ "JAMESON RAID, THE HANDSOME BEASTS, AGINCOURT – Robin 2, Bilston, 18th July 2010 – John Tucker Online". Johntuckeronline.com. 18 July 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Museum of bad album covers: the worst album covers ever! No. 3". Zonicweb.net. Retrieved 25 June 2012.

External links

Official website