The Handsome Beasts

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]

The Handsome Beasts
Also known asThe Beasts
OriginBirmingham, England
GenresHeavy metal
Hard rock
Years active1972–present
Associated actsJudas Priest, Slade, Jameson Raid, Beholder, Wrathchild UK

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.

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