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Oxfordshire's Virtue started way back in 1981 when brothers Matt (guitar, vocals) and Tudor (vocals) Sheldon began sharing musical ideas after school, influenced by established artists such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but it wasn't until 1984 when they got things off the ground with a demo called "Virtue - Defenders". Although it wasn't widely circulated the brothers recruited new band members Boz Beast (guitar), Darren Prothero (Bass) and Simon Walters (Drums) and began working thier way around the local clubs; Although still too young the boys appeared at the door with their gear and demanded to play, and it worked! Eventually in 1985 they recorded the phenomenal "We Stand to Fight" 7" Single, a powerful, epic, proto-Power Metal affair with brilliant musicmanship all around, unique vocals and brilliant guitar work (including some great duels) made this a cut above the rest of the NWOBHM crowd, especially considering they were so young. The single was so impressive it even had the mighty EMI label sniffing around, but unfortunately nothing went passed the planning stages. Re-release around the 2003 by Phoenix Records on yellow vinyl.
TRACKS:
1. We Stand To Fight 04:46
2. High Treason 05:45
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