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Shiva

Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Location:
Bristol, England
Status:
Split-up
Formed in:
1979
Genre:
NWOBHM/Heavy Metal/Progressive Rock
Themes:
N/A
Last label:
Majestic Rock
Years active:
1979-1983, 1986
Named after a Hindu deity, for whom they also wrote a same titled song. It appears on their debut album.

While a 1982 Kerrang article claims that Shiva formed in August 1980, the band's official website states that they formed in 1979.

Compilation appearances:
- "En Cachent" on Heavy Metal Heroes Vol. II (Heavy Metal, 1982)
- "Rock Lives On" on N.W.O.B.H.M (Heavy Metal, 1991)
- "Rock Lives On" ...
Last known
Andy Skuse Bass, Vocals, Keyboards (1979-1983, 1986)
See also: ex-Bison, ex-Mantiss, ex-Red Shift
John Hall Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards (1979-1983, 1986)
Ted Drums (1986)
Past
Simon "Jack" Carver Drums (1979-1981)
Chris D'Avoigne Guitars, Vocals (1979-1980)
See also: ex-Ultimate Trigger Mechanism
Chris Logan Drums (1981-1982)
Phil Williams Drums (1983)
See also: ex-Gold
Charlie Drums (1983)
Andy Skuse Bass, Vocals, Keyboards (1979-1983, 1986)
See also: ex-Bison, ex-Mantiss, ex-Red Shift
John Hall Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards (1979-1983, 1986)
Ted Drums (1986)
Simon "Jack" Carver Drums (1979-1981)
Chris D'Avoigne Guitars, Vocals (1979-1980)
See also: ex-Ultimate Trigger Mechanism
Chris Logan Drums (1981-1982)
Phil Williams Drums (1983)
See also: ex-Gold
Charlie Drums (1983)
Added by: Stormrider Modified by: Mole666
Added on: 2002-09-12 02:57:45 Last modified on: 2024-03-30 07:37:52