DEMON + ELIXIR + SUPPORT

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NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL RETURNS TO WORTHING WITH LEGENDARY BAND DEMON PLUS GUESTS Formed in 1979 by vocalist Dave Hill and guitarist Mal Spooner, Demon are an English Rock/Metal group known for their shocking and elaborate occult-themed performances. Demon is an often overlooked yet pivotal band in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. The band's ghoulish image was contrasted by their sound, which adhered closer to traditional hard rock than the kinetic punk-metal of contemporaries like Venom and Motörhead. After the release of their first two studio albums, 1981's Night of the Demon and 1983's The Unexpected Guest, the band decided to take a more progressive approach. Demon disbanded in 1992 but vocalist Dave Hill formed a new iteration of the group in the early 2000s that has gone on to release a string of well-received albums like Better the Devil You Know! (2005), Cemetery Junction (2016), and Invincible (2024). WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ELIXIR Elixir is a London-based New Wave of British Heavy Metal 5-piece formed in 1983. Their first album, 'The Son of Odin', was released in 1986 to critical acclaim. Elixir could be found actively storming the stages of London's pubs and clubs alongside fellow N.W.O.B.H.M. latecomers like Tokyo Blade and Chariot. Before 'The Son of Odin's release, the band self-released their first single, "Treachery", drawing comparisons to epic metal legends like Rainbow and Iron Maiden. The single earned the approval of influential DJ Tommy Vance, who offered Elixir a session on his popular Friday Rock Show in February 1986. Elixir's second release (tentatively entitled Sovereign Remedy) featured former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr. After a protracted hiatus, Elixir released their third album, 'The Idol', in 2003. 'Mindcreeper', A Live Album and 'All Hallows Eve' followed with Elixir's most recent album, 'Voyage of the Eagle,' released in 2020.