User talk:Bill Beadle

Sacrilege (NWOBHM)
Founder member Bill Beadle Lead Vocalist/Guitarist and band songwriter formed Sacrilege in 1982/83 with Alex Cookson. They were joined by Rick Burgess on Drums and Steve Barrs on Bass. Sacrilege were known and still are know for their entertaining stage show featuring pyros, smoke, strobes and even the Devil makes an appearance. The Band Recorded 4 tracks for a Demo in 1983 called gates of hell. They were then billed as one of six best new bands of 1982/83 appearing on Television on one of the 6 episode David Jensen shows which on their week also featured The Stranglers and U2. From the TV appearance followed a UK tour of smaller venues finishing with a gig at London’s Marquee. Sacrilege were Billed under the banner “New Wave Of British Heavy metal”.

In 1983 Sacrilege Recorded the Gates Of Hell Album, which at the time was classed as a Demo. Sacrilege had a line up change Late in 1984 and were joined by Max Chan (Bass) and Steve Leon (Drums)

This era of Sacrilege ended when Bill stopped playing in 1987.

In 2007 Bill decided to rerecord the old Sacrilege songs and write and record new material. Guitarist Pekka Loikkenan put the solo’s to Bills new work. In 2009 the album Sacrilege was released. In 2011 Sacrilege then released the album Sacrilege and also the soundtrack album The Wraith which was based on the TV show Stargate Atlantis this album featured Neil Abnett on Lead guitar, Neil was so Impressed with all the Sacrilege music he persuaded Bill to play Live again. Sacrilege made their return to the stage on 25th October 2012 with new band members Damien Fawcett, Jason Challis and Brian Callar and keeping their theatrical stage show that they we known for in the 80s. In 2013 Sacrilege released Sacrosanct. After a few band member changes trying to find the right combination Bill met with Neil Turnbull who was in NWOBHM band Dervish in the 80s and struck up a great friendship sharing the same vision to take Sacrilege forward. In 2013 Sacrilege again had a new line-up going Bill and Neil sacrilege were joined by Jeff Rolland on Bass and Tony Vanner on Lead Guitar.

In 2015 German Label Pure Steel Records Signed Sacrilege for a two album deal, it comprised of a compilation of their first 5 albums called Ashes to ashes plus a brand new album called six6six. The two albums have received much worldwide critical acclaim; this has enabled Sacrilege to play to the large audiences they once enjoyed in the 80s playing festivals such as Albert Bells Malta Metal Festival and are also touring throughout Europe. Sacrilege have just been joined by Eddie Webb who takes over from Tony Vanner on Lead Guitar.

The Band have now racked up over 44,000 plays on their Reverbnation site. With a new album called Court of the insane scheduled for release in late 2018/9.

Band websites www.sacrilegenwobhm.com www.reverbnation.com/sacrilege www.facebook.com/sacrilegerock

twitter: @billsacrilege

instagram: sacrilegenwobhm

Bill Beadle (talk) 14:27, 6 September 2018 (UTC)