Genre(s):
NWOBHM/Speed Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Future, Space, Metal, War
Origin:
United Kingdom (Newcastle)
Formed In:
1979
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Tony Dolan - Vocals, Bass (1979-1986, 1988), (2005-) (Venom, Mantas (Gbr), Raubtier)
Payre Hulkoffgarden - Guitars (2005-) (Viperine, Karyan, Raubtier)
Steve Mason - Drums (2005-) (Iron Fire, Blinded by Fear)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Ian Davison Swift (1986-1988) (Satan (Gbr), Avenger (Gbr))
Guitar:
Ian Legg (1979)
Chris Taylor (1979)
Ian Drew (1979-1983)
Steve White (1980-1983) (Venom, War Machine)
Neil Rander (1985)
Rob Mathew (1985-1988) (Agankast)
Raggy (1986)
Bass:
Mark Irving (1981-1982)
Darren "D.C. Rage" Cock (1986-1988)
Drums:
Paul Spillet (1979-1983)
IG (1986)
Ged Wolf (1985-1988) (Tysondog)
Additional notes
Founded by Tony Dolan, Atomkraft had several line-ups before settling as a trio that included Rob Matthews on guitar and Ged Wolf, who happened to be the brother of Venom's manager.
With the realease of their debut "Future Warriors" in 1985 some comparsions to Venom were made, despite the fact that Atomkraft didn't have the same Black Metal edge.
Dolan left the band and the remaining members found replacements to record the "Queen of Death" EP.
Tony Dolan eventually returned to Atomkraft to record "Conductors of Noise" which would be their last release before spliting up in 1988.
Darren Cock and Ged Wolf are brothers.
Tony Dolan went on to pursue an acting career after leaving Venom.
Filmography:
Dirty War (2004)
Battlefield Britain (2004)
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Wild Wild Web (1999)
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here (2005)
With the realease of their debut "Future Warriors" in 1985 some comparsions to Venom were made, despite the fact that Atomkraft didn't have the same Black Metal edge.
Dolan left the band and the remaining members found replacements to record the "Queen of Death" EP.
Tony Dolan eventually returned to Atomkraft to record "Conductors of Noise" which would be their last release before spliting up in 1988.
Darren Cock and Ged Wolf are brothers.
Tony Dolan went on to pursue an acting career after leaving Venom.
Filmography:
Dirty War (2004)
Battlefield Britain (2004)
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Wild Wild Web (1999)
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here (2005)
Discography:
Atomkraft - Atomkraft [demo] - 1981
Atomkraft - Demon [demo] - 1981
Atomkraft - Total Metal [demo] - 1983
Atomkraft - Heat And Pain [demo] - 1985
Atomkraft - Pour The Metal In [demo] - 1985
Atomkraft - Future Warriors [full-length] - 1985
Atomkraft - Queen Of Death [ep] - 1986
Atomkraft - Your Mentor [demo] - 1986
Atomkraft - Atomkraft [best of/compilation] - 1987
Atomkraft - Conductors Of Noize [video/vhs] - 1987
Atomkraft - Tonpress [best of/compilation] - 1987
Atomkraft - Conductors Of Noize [ep] - 1987
Atomkraft - Total Metal: The Neat Anthology [best of/compilation] - 2004
Atomkraft - Are You Looking At Me? [ep] - 2005
Atomkraft - Cold Sweat [ep] - 2011
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