Wraith is a British hard rock entity formed in Nottingham in 1987, emerging from the ashes of the band Deuce. Led by guitarist Gregg Russell, the band carved out a niche within the UK's melodic heavy rock circuit, often associated with the tail end of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) and the rise of melodic hard rock.
Their sound identity is defined by Russell's high-energy guitar work and the gritty, powerful vocals of Jedd Clarc, which distinguished them from the more polished pop-metal acts of the era. Throughout the 1990s, they maintained a consistent output with albums like 'Riot' and 'Schizophrenia', navigating the shifting musical landscape by leaning into a heavier, more aggressive edge than many of their glam-adjacent peers. Despite lineup changes, most notably the departure of Clarc in 1995, Russell has remained the primary steward of the band's legacy. Critically, they are viewed as a 'cult' favorite of the UK scene, respected for their technical consistency and refusal to abandon their hard rock roots during the grunge era. Their influence is most felt among collectors of rare British metal and fans of the 'street-level' hard rock aesthetic.
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