Jaguar

Jaguar are an English new wave of British heavy metal band from Bristol. They released Power Games (1983) and the stylistically surprising This Time (1984) on Roadrunner; the latter mixed melodic, garage-like sounds with heavy metal and led to commercial failure and the band folding. They returned about two decades later without Paul Merrell on vocals (as noted in the review).

Power Games was released in 1983. This Time was released in 1984 on the metal label Roadrunner. The band is described in reviews as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and later returned without vocalist Paul Merrell.

The review highlights Jaguar as a representative of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, noting Power Games (1983) and the stylistic surprise of This Time (1984). This Time is described as melodic and garage‑like, too melodic for metal and too noisy for radio, earning a mixed but appreciative verdict. The album's unevenness and a few weak tracks are noted, and the band folded soon after, returning about two decades later without Paul Merrell.

For:Fans of NWOBHM, collectors of 1980s metal, and listeners who like genre-crossing, melodic yet noisy rock.