Angel Witch are a British heavy metal band formed in London in 1976 and are recognized as one of the pioneering groups of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM). The band was originally established as Lucifer by guitarist and vocalist Kevin Heybourne and went through several line-up changes before adopting the name Angel Witch in 1978, with Heybourne remaining the central member. Their self-titled debut album, "Angel Witch," was released in 1980 by Bronze Records and is considered a seminal work in the NWOBHM movement. Read more on