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Zine Music Rock UK Punk 1970 1991

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Sounds was a British weekly music newspaper published from 1970 until 1991. It covered rock, punk, heavy metal, and other contemporary music, and became an early British music-paper outlet for punk reporting. In 1979, editor Alan Lewis prompted journalist Geoff Barton to use the phrase "New Wave of British Heavy Metal" in Sounds, a label later applied to bands including Iron Maiden and Saxon. [Sources](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Sounds.htm), [NWOBHM history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_wave_of_British_heavy_metal)

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When was Sounds magazine published?

Sounds was a British weekly music newspaper published from October 10, 1970, until April 6, 1991. It was produced by Spotlight Publications as a rival to Melody Maker and New Musical Express.

What did Sounds contribute to the history of heavy metal?

A May 1979 Sounds article helped establish the phrase New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Editor Alan Lewis coined the term, and journalist Geoff Barton popularized it through his coverage.

Did Sounds cover punk bands?

Yes. Journalist Mick Middles covered Manchester groups including Buzzcocks, The Fall, Joy Division, and Slaughter & The Dogs between 1978 and 1982.

What was Kerrang!'s connection to Sounds?

Kerrang! began as a heavy-metal supplement connected to Sounds in 1981. It later became an independent magazine focused on hard rock and metal.

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