Waysted May 2026

Despite opening for major acts like Iron Maiden and Dio , commercial superstardom remained elusive, and the group disbanded in 1987. Later Years and Legacy

The mid-80s saw a shift toward a more melodic sound, particularly with the 1986 album Save Your Prayers . This era featured: : Vocals (later of Tyketto) Paul Chapman : Guitar (ex-UFO) Johnny Dee : Drums (later of Britny Fox) Waysted

The band was notorious for its instability, with Way as the sole constant. Following Vices , they moved to the independent Music for Nations label for a self-titled EP in 1984, which featured UFO drummer . Despite opening for major acts like Iron Maiden

With the deaths of Paul Raymond (2019) and Pete Way (2020), the band’s active chapter came to a definitive close. Following Vices , they moved to the independent

Their 1983 debut album, Vices , was released via Chrysalis Records and reached No. 78 on the UK charts. Tracks like "Women in Chains" showcased a reckless energy that drew comparisons to the Faces or the Rolling Stones . Evolution and Lineup Shifts (1984–1987)

Waysted experienced a revival in 2003, reuniting Pete Way and Fin Muir for the albums Back from the Dead (2004) and The Harsh Reality (2007). Though they never achieved the same global recognition as UFO, they are remembered as "honorary members" of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, respected for their uncompromised commitment to pure rock and roll.