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 | Cloven Hoof "Astral Rider" Track taken from 1989's "A Sultan's Ransom" Cloven Hoof is a power metal band from Wolverhampton that was active from 1979 and 1990, and again from around 2000 onwards. The band were associated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, alongside bands such as Motörhead, Iron Maiden and Diamond Head. Enduring many line-up changes through their career, only bassist Lee Payne has existed as an ever-present member. Forming in 1979 as Nightstalker, Cloven Hoof went through a few early line-up changes, including a brief spell with vocalist Steve Sammon, before settling on a steady line-up that would last their first few recordings. Theatrical from the beginning, the four band members took up pseudonyms after the four elements - David "Water" Potter, Steve "Fire" Rounds, Lee "Air" Payne and Kevin "Earth" Poutney. This line-up recorded the band's successful demo tape from 1982, along with The Opening Ritual EP, and Cloven Hoof. Following the release of their self-titled debut, David Potter left the band to be replaced by Rob Kendrick, who took up the "Water" pseudonym. This line-up only managed to record the live album Fighting Back, before splitting up completely. Lee Payne started the band again, hiring vocalist Russ North and guitarist Andy Wood from the split up band Tredegar along with drummer Jon Brown. With a whole new set of musicians in place, the band dropped the stage names and went on to record two more albums - Dominator and A Sultan's Ransom. A second guitarist was hired soon after the release of A Sultan's Ransom (Lee Jones, another ex-Tredegar member) but contractual difficulties caused the band to split up in 1990. In 2000, Lee Payne began putting a new line-up together. After a few years work and failure to entice back any previous Hoof members, Eye of the Sun was recorded with the help of Matt Moreton, Andy Shortland and Orlin "Lynch" Radinsky and released in 2006. Following the release, the entire line-up other than Payne was released, and Russ North returned to the fold. A brief period of line-up fluctuation could be seen on the band's website over the following few months, with former members Jon Brown and Roy Chudobskyi briefly listed as being back on board. Eventually the line-up seemed to settle with Mick Powell, a guitarist almost hired by Cloven Hoof in the early 80s, being brought in, along with Ben Read and Simon Heywood. In another unannounced change, Brown rejoined after all at the expense of Heywood. A collection of re-recorded songs The Definitive Part One was released in early 2008, with a new album to be called Throne of Damnation scheduled for late 2008. Mick Powell played guitar and keyboards on The Definitive Part One but had left the band by the time it was released. Cloven Hoof continued for a few months as a four-piece again before Powell rejoined in April 2008. DISCLAIMER: Standard disclaimers apply. I encourage viewers to buy the original content, both the music and the photos, from the owners. THIS IS A FAN-TRIBUTE ONLY! I am in no way affiliated with the band or the photographers. NWOBHM Rock Metal Iron Maiden Saxon Judas Priest 1980's Devil Diamond Head Angel Witch |
 | Cloven Hoof "Cloven Hoof" Title track taken from the 1984 album. Cloven Hoof is a power metal band from Wolverhampton that was active from 1979 and 1990, and again from around 2000 onwards. The band were associated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, alongside bands such as Motörhead, Iron Maiden and Diamond Head. Enduring many line-up changes through their career, only bassist Lee Payne has existed as an ever-present member. Forming in 1979 as Nightstalker, Cloven Hoof went through a few early line-up changes, including a brief spell with vocalist Steve Sammon, before settling on a steady line-up that would last their first few recordings. Theatrical from the beginning, the four band members took up pseudonyms after the four elements - David "Water" Potter, Steve "Fire" Rounds, Lee "Air" Payne and Kevin "Earth" Poutney. This line-up recorded the band's successful demo tape from 1982, along with The Opening Ritual EP, and Cloven Hoof. Following the release of their self-titled debut, David Potter left the band to be replaced by Rob Kendrick, who took up the "Water" pseudonym. This line-up only managed to record the live album Fighting Back, before splitting up completely. Lee Payne started the band again, hiring vocalist Russ North and guitarist Andy Wood from the split up band Tredegar along with drummer Jon Brown. With a whole new set of musicians in place, the band dropped the stage names and went on to record two more albums - Dominator and A Sultan's Ransom. A second guitarist was hired soon after the release of A Sultan's Ransom (Lee Jones, another ex-Tredegar member) but contractual difficulties caused the band to split up in 1990. In 2000, Lee Payne began putting a new line-up together. After a few years work and failure to entice back any previous Hoof members, Eye of the Sun was recorded with the help of Matt Moreton, Andy Shortland and Orlin "Lynch" Radinsky and released in 2006. Following the release, the entire line-up other than Payne was released, and Russ North returned to the fold. A brief period of line-up fluctuation could be seen on the band's website over the following few months, with former members Jon Brown and Roy Chudobskyi briefly listed as being back on board. Eventually the line-up seemed to settle with Mick Powell, a guitarist almost hired by Cloven Hoof in the early 80s, being brought in, along with Ben Read and Simon Heywood. In another unannounced change, Brown rejoined after all at the expense of Heywood. A collection of re-recorded songs The Definitive Part One was released in early 2008, with a new album to be called Throne of Damnation scheduled for late 2008. Mick Powell played guitar and keyboards on The Definitive Part One but had left the band by the time it was released. Cloven Hoof continued for a few months as a four-piece again before Powell rejoined in April 2008. DISCLAIMER: Standard disclaimers apply. I encourage viewers to buy the original content, both the music and the photos, from the owners. THIS IS A FAN-TRIBUTE ONLY! I am in no way affiliated with the band or the photographers. NWOBHM Rock Metal Iron Maiden Saxon Judas Priest 1980's Devil Diamond Head Angel Witch |
 | Cloven Hoof - Starship Sentinel NWOBHM Cloven Hoof original Starship Sentinel, from 1982 EP The Opening Ritual. Lyrics: Starship Sentinel From beyond the outermost reaches of our solar system, dwells an all powerful lifeform. For whom space and time holds no dominion. Guardian of the galaxy... Overseer from the stars. Long have I gazed towards your spinning sphere of sadness. My spirit have grieved for you in anger and dispair. I can restore reason provide a path that all might follow. A becon in the darkness to contentment fair. Chorus I'm the starship Sentinel last of a time forgotten race. Iv'e grown weary of the anguish, adorning mans embittered face. Let me bring enlightenment to a world that's lost it's way. Rebuild a brave tomorrow, heed my word this day. your multitudes opressed possesed by doubts and fleeting fears in adversity desporation through tormented troubled years. now change it rearrange it. Equality is not a dream beyond endevour let it be a goal that can and must be attained sensibility is the key to cure your ills forever that the unity of man can be gained. The sands of time are running out,man must make a stand another lifeless victim. another bloodstasined hand. you must overthrow corrution free the world that gave you birth don't seal your own destruction poor deluded children of planet Earth |
 | Cloven Hoof - Notre Dame NWOBHM Cloven Hoof original Notre Dame, from 1989 album A Sultan Ransom. Lyrics: Notre Dame Esmeralda, the bell tolls for thee! A tortured soul in a twisted frame I'm the one who tolls the bell. In a cathedral tower, that is Notre Dame. ...Notre Dame! I wave high above to the crowd down below, Though heaven help me. I killed for love now there can be no Sanctuary. No-one would weep as I go to my grave, Only she who knew me. The arrows of one betrayed, life's hollow mockery. Rings loud in my ears, the bitter call of there jeers. Cruel laughter drowns my tears. Chorus On top of the world, I'm falling to the ground. hear the bells cry Sanctuary! On top of the world, I'm deafened by the sound. hear the bells cry Sanctuary! Grotesque, outcast and alone, they used ropes to bind me. Broke a whip across my back to remind me who I am. She was beauty, I was the beast. My Esmeralda. Bitter sweet she was caught and released by this hunchback of Notre dame. In anger and shame, bearing torches they came. this fool was not to blame. (Chorus) Up here I'm safe and on my guard. While bloodlust rules the boulevard. These hallowed walls are all around, How long before madmen Tear them down to the ground? (Chorus) Cry Sanctuary! |
 | Cloven Hoof - 1001 Nights NWOBHM Cloven Hoof original 1001 Nights, from 1989 album A Sultan's Ransom. Lyrics: 1001 Nights Salam o' exalted one, come share a vision with me. Back in time, so it is written, so it came to pass. So shall it be Let the centuries unfold, like the dance of the seven veils. Before your very eyes In a 1001, 1001 night of Arabia In a 1001, 1001 night of Arabia A Sultans delight, gemstones bright On a flight to Arabia In a 1001, 1001 night of Arabia Told by queen Scheherazade, shackled and sold, into slavery To stay alive, by royal decree That another day of live, might go free Bewitching with tales, when all else fails, to curb the wrath of a king So read on and believe, who knows what you'll perceive? What fate Allah may bring In a 1001, 1001 night of Arabia In a 1001, 1001 night of Arabia A Sultans delight, gemstones bright On a flight to Arabia In a 1001, 1001 night of Arabia In a Persian market place, slave girls sell their bodies for a price In the city of sin, that will pacify, your every vice Salam o' exalted one, Now you've shared a vision with me Precious sights beyond compare, magic carpets ride the air The back of a genie will take you there, on endless fights On a 1001 nights of Arabia |
 | Cloven Hoof - Live At An Club, Athens 2004 part 1 Cloven Hoof - Live At An Club, Athens, Hellas, 29th March 2004 Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEKMqllPhe8 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkvGdkzd44w Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FKaeWoMmJI Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo_MtJ3RHlA Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZSCK_LYVL0 |
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 | Cloven Hoof - Silver Surfer NWOBHM Cloven Hoof original Silver Surfer, from 1989 album A Sultan Ransom. Lyrics: Silver Surfer I blaze across the heavens, Into the great unknown. Riding the comets tail with ease I soar. I've seen the super nova, star fields to roam. Here where the winds of Saturn roar. Chorus Born to roam the starways, glide on solar winds. To the point where time ends, and the void begins. I am the Silver surfer, Meteors fly. I am the silver surfer, Into the eye of the sky. I wield the cosmic power, mine to command. mysteries of the universe unfold. But still my heart grows colder away from my homeland, light years alone no one to hold. (Chorus) |
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