LINE UP – Dave Hewitt (vocals), Steve Allsop (guitar), Mick Bannister (guitar), Kevin Barsby (bass), Barry Bingham (drums)

Created in 1977 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and originally called “PLUG”. The original band was fronted by vocalist / guitarist Chris Cook who was replaced by singer Dave Hewitt the same year. With a further addition of second guitarist Steve Allsop, the band adopted the new name of “WARRIOR”.

The 1980 album was a self financed effort and sold out of it’s initial pressing of 500 copies quickly backed up by solid gigging. Shortly after guitarist Mick Bannister left and further ructions occurred when Steve Allsop left to become a prison warder. Martin Aston replaced Steve when he left.

They recorded an album at Rainbow Sound in Nottingham, engineered by Paddy Flynn.

Rainbow Sound
RSL 132
1980

Dave Hewitt (V)
Steve Allsopp (G)
Mick Bannister (G)
Kev Barsby (B)
Barry Bingham (D)

Let battle commence
Long stretch Broadmoor blues
Night-time girl
Memories
Yesterdays heroes
Invaders
Ulster bloody Ulster

It is best described as a really good rock album that his hinting at NWOBHM. It has since been released on LP & CD.

Hear the album on YouTube