Avenger

The Profile

Avenger are an English NWOBHM band formed in 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Their debut Blood Sports (1984) and follow-up Killer Elite (1985) showcased a hard, fast style with precise drumming, sharp riffs, and charismatic high-register vocals.

Formed in 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Original lineup: Ian Davison Swift (vocals), Mick Moore (bass), Les Cheetham (guitar), Gary Young (drums). Albums include Blood Sports (1984) and Killer Elite (1985).

Avenger, the English NWOBHM group from Newcastle (formed 1982), deliver a hard, compact sound reminiscent of Raven and Blitzkrieg. Battlegods spotlights Blood Sports (1984) as their peak, praising razor-sharp riffs, precise drumming, and charismatic vocals. Track highlights include Enforcer, Warfare, Victims Of Force, and the more adventurous N.O.T.J. The review notes the follow-up Killer Elite (1985) and its thrashier edge.