The Handsome Beasts

The Handsome Beasts
Also known as The Beasts
Origin Birmingham, England
Genres Heavy metal
Hard rock
Years active 1972–present
Associated acts Judas Priest, Slade, Jameson Raid, Beholder, Wrathchild UK

The Handsome Beasts are a British 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 (2006-08-20). "Handsome Beasts - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
  2. "JAMESON RAID, THE HANDSOME BEASTS, AGINCOURT – Robin 2, Bilston, 18th July 2010 – John Tucker Online". Johntuckeronline.com. 2010-07-18. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
  3. "Museum of bad album covers: the worst album covers ever! No. 3". Zonicweb.net. Retrieved 2012-06-25.

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