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Warhorse

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Forfans of deep purple, classic hard rock, and early ’70s prog-leaning sounds.
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Warhorse were a British hard rock/prog band formed in 1970 by former Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper. They released two albums—Warhorse (1970) and Red Sea (1972)—featuring Ashley Holt on vocals, with Ged Peck then Peter Parks on guitar, Frank Wilson on keyboards, and Mac Poole on drums. The group disbanded in the mid-1970s.

Formed by ex-Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper; English lineup; debut recorded at Trident Studios, London; noted for organ–guitar duels, strong Deep Purple comparisons, and cult status despite modest sales.

Warhorse, formed by ex-Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper, delivered a British hard/prog sound with strong organ-guitar duels and clear Purple comparisons. Reviews highlight solid musicianship, standout vocals by Ashley Holt, and tracks like Woman of the Devil, Ritual, Back in Time, and Mouthpiece. Their two albums—Warhorse (1970) and Red Sea (1972)—are praised as enjoyable cult records rather than groundbreaking milestones.

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