Album: Nightmare at Maple Cross by Girlschool (1986)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: Nightmare at Maple Cross is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band, Girlschool, released on GWR Records in 1986. Under the direction of producer Vic Maile, this album marks the return of the band to the sound of their earlier works and to a four-piece formation. The US version of the album included a duet with Gary Glitter covering his song, "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)"

Artist Background: Girlschool are a British heavy metal band originating out of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene in 1978 and frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active after more than 30 years. Formed from a school band called Painted Lady, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the UK in the early 1980s with three albums of 'punk-tinged metal' and a few singles, but rapidly lost their momentum in the... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Gritty, 1980s, Album


Nightmare at Maple Cross is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band, Girlschool, released on GWR Records in 1986. Under the direction of producer Vic Maile, this album marks the return of the band to the sound of their earlier works and to a four-piece formation. The US version of the album included a duet with Gary Glitter covering his song, "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)"

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