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The Mighty Wraith

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BIO

The Mighty Wraith spring from the heavy metal heartland of Birmingham and the Black Country, with their imposing brand of galloping riffs, melodic leads and powerful sung vocals revealing a debt of gratitude to revered NWOBHM bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but they have built their name based on an intense and engaging live show which resonates with an energy and identity all of their own making.

Years of hard work gigging around the Midlands metal scene culminated in an opportunity to perform at Bloodstock Open Air in 2015, the prize for a successful Metal to the Masses campaign showcasing songs from 2014 debut album The Awakening. Two EPs followed in 2017, including the band's debut music video for the Outcast EP's title track. The second EP, Dragonheart, featured brand new song Conviction alongside reimagined versions of songs from The Awakening, demonstrating the evolution of the band's sound following the addition of bass player and backing vocalist Chis Musgrove. The end of 2017 saw The Mighty Wraith host their own festival, Wraith Fest, in Birmingham at Mama Roux's, and recruit second guitarist Jamie Williams to the fold. Now, the focus is upon writing and recording the band's long-awaited second album, for an expected release in mid-2020.

MEMBERS

Matt Gore - Lead Vocals
Andrew Kirby - Drums
Az Potter - Guitars
Jamie Williams - Guitars
Ash Bentley - Bass

DISCOGRAPHY

Dragonheart (EP, 2017)
Outcast (EP, 2017)
The Awakening (debut album, 2014)

TIMELINE

2019
- Recording of second album
- Invited to perform at Amplified Open Air (the festival was eventually cancelled)
- Rock the Beacon performance
- Chris Musgrove (bass) leaves the band

2018
- HRH Metal performance
- Dementia Aware-Fest Wolverhampton and London performances
- Sophie Fest Gloucester performance
- Dogtallica Fest Nottingham performance
- Dragonfest Bradford performance
- Headlining Fresh Blood V (University of Birmingham Freshers' gig)
- Scruffyfest performance

2017
- Power Metal Quest Fest performance
- Launch of the Outcast EP on 10th March, the band's first recording with the current lineup
- Outcast EP launch show at The Hammer & The Anvil in Birmingham
- Dementia Aware-Fest Birmingham performance
- Supporting Armored Saint at the O2 Institute 3, Birmingham
- Suppporting Domination (Greece) at The Hammer & The Anvil
- Gryphest Bristol performance
- Hosting Wraith Fest at Mama Roux's in Birmingham, with Gehtika, Countless Skies and others
- Launch of the Dragonheart EP on 17th November, featuring songs from The Awakening re-recorded with the current lineup
- TMW becomes a 5-piece once again as lead/rhythm guitarist Jamie Williams joins the band

2016
- Transition to a 4-piece after rhythm guitarist and founding member Jonathan Miller leaves the band
- Main support at Dakesis' 'New Dawn' album launch show
- Metal to the Masses Birmingham special guest headliners
- Main support at Vicious Nature's DVD launch show
- Recording of the Outcast EP

2015
- Headlining the O2 Academy 3, Birmingham for the first time
- Bass player Chris Musgrove joins the band
- Metal to the Masses Birmingham finalists
- Bloodstock Open Air performance (Jager Stage)

2014
- Launch of debut album The Awakening
- The Awakening album launch show at The Roadhouse in Birmingham
- Metal to the Masses Birmingham finalists

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      Conviction 4:01
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      When It Rains 5:12
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