The Almighty (band)

The Almighty
Origin	Strathaven & Glasgow
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal
Years active	1988–96, 2000–01, 2006–09
Labels	Polydor, Chrysalis, Castle, Sanctuary, Pony Canyon
Associated acts	New Model Army Alice Cooper
Members	Ricky Warwick Stump Monroe Pete Friesen
Past members	Floyd London Tantrum Nick Parsons Gav Gray

The Almighty are a hard rock/heavy metal band, from Glasgow in Scotland who formed in 1988. Three of the founding members, Ricky Warwick, Stump Monroe and Floyd London were friends who met at school. Although the band members musical roots were in punk, The Almighty adopted a more heavy metal/ hard rock orientated musical direction in their early years. Later albums saw the band's musical style move towards the band members original punk roots.

They have released seven studio albums, two anthologies and one live album.

The Almighty were formed in Strathaven, Scotland, on 19 January 1988. Most of the musicians came from a punk background. Lead singer Ricky Warwick had previously done some session and tour work with New Model Army, although not on any of their recordings. Ricky, drummer Stump Monroe and bass guitarist Floyd London were friends at school and had previously played together in a local band called Rough Charm. The three were joined by guitarist Andy 'Tantrum' McCafferty to complete the band line-up. Despite the band members largely punk rock roots, The Almighty followed a more heavy metal/ hard rock orientated musical direction, and recorded an eight-track demo to help promote their early gigs.

They were signed by Polydor in March 1989 and recorded their first album, Blood, Fire and Love which was released in October to generally positive reviews. The band were also signed to a long-term songwriting agreement to Chrysalis Music, having been scouted by Dave Massey. In the same year they were voted in third place on the Kerrang! readers poll for Best New Act.

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