HRH NWOBHM – Sheffield O2 Academy, Dec 2-3 2016

HRH NWOBHM – Sheffield O2 Academy, Dec 2-3 2016

26 Dec 2016  "the crowd lapped up every minute they were on stage"....read more... more>

Music Republic Magazine - HRH ‘Xmas Rocka’ Review

Music Republic Magazine - HRH ‘Xmas Rocka’ Review

20 Dec 2016  Day 2 – 3rd December 2016 @ O2 Academy Sheffield. "100 mile an hour boogie merchants who hit the stage like a hurricane. Refreshing, metal-edged, bluesy boogie...read more Words & Photos: Andy Pickard"... more>

Vardis "Dirty Money" Live Sheffield 2016

16 Dec 2016  Click Here to share "Dirty Money" Thank you Robert Shaw for this video !!!... more>

Vardis "Destiny" Live Sheffield 2016

16 Dec 2016  Click Here to share "Destiny" Thank you Robert Shaw for this video !!!... more>

Remembering Terry Horbury Today

Remembering Terry Horbury Today

15 Dec 2016  "Remembering Terry Horbury and wishing everyone good health for 2017" Steve Joe & Martin. "Lets Go" Bush Hall 2015 thank you Peter Foster for this video.... more>

Thank you NWOBHM HRH Sheffield UK !!! SEE VIDEO!

Thank you NWOBHM HRH Sheffield UK !!! SEE VIDEO!

3 Dec 2016  Thank you NWOBHM HRH Sheffield UK !!! It was a blast! Click Here to share "Mods & Rockers" Thank you WhiteMetalMan for this video !!! !... more>

Glory Daze Music - Red Eye Review

21 Oct 2016  It goes to show that you really can't put a good band down....read more ...... more>

Rockgarage Italy revew - Red Eye

28 Sep 2016  The powerful moments of incandescent Vardis are absolutely remarkable...Marcello Zinno...read more...... more>

The Pit - Vardis Photos - HOA 2016 by by Jörg Müller

28 Sep 2016  Photos - HOA Germany 2016 by by Jörg Müller ...... more>

Ray Paul Reviews "Red Eye" for Rock Topia

14 Sep 2016  I can safely say for sheer Rock 'n' Roll power, this is the bands best release since their classic debut album '100MPH'.... read more ...... more>

Glory Daze Music Australia - Red Eye

3 Sep 2016  8.5/10 read more ...... more>

The Pit - Great Photographs - Headbangers Open Air 2016

28 Aug 2016  Some great shots from HOA - Germany 30/7/2016 ... click here and share ...... more>

Red Eye Review Metal Mundus Poland

23 Aug 2016  "Musicians, whose contribution to the development of hard and heavy is undeniable".10/10 - Victor ... read more ...... more>

VARDIS RED EYE REVIEW - METAL TO INFINITY - BELGIUM

VARDIS RED EYE REVIEW - METAL TO INFINITY - BELGIUM

20 Aug 2016  This will be a step into a time machine, take hold! A very enjoyable album 9/10 Review by Officer Nice ... read more ...... more>

FFM-ROCK - HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR 2016 Review

12 Aug 2016  "such quantities as ALVIN LEE, RORY GALLAGHER, with the Spirit of STATUS QUO, BLACKFOOT, ZZ TOP and more ... as the whole range of old school of blues boogie rock lives n 'roll in a refreshing form".  - Brande Hörnerkirchen ... read more ...... more>

New Metal Media reviews Headbangers Open Air 07/28/2016 - 07/30/2016

8 Aug 2016  Hans-Jürgen Schmidt says "I was captured by the great guitar work and well arranged pieces"... read more ...... more>

2 Rocks Kroniks - French review of Vardis - Redeye

5 Aug 2016  "Red Eye is a sacred success" ... read more ...... more>

Metal Temple Red Eye Review

22 Jul 2016  "The "old-school" is an institution that gets mentioned a lot in this industry, but "Red Eye" turns it from myth to reality. If you're a fan of classic Heavy Rock, VARDIS invites you to step into the time machine and witness the invention of steel". by Anton Sanatov ... read more ...... more>

Joe Clancy endorses Alex Van Halen Regal Tip USA Sticks

19 Jul 2016  See why Joe Clancy currently uses Regal Tip - Alex Van Halen  228R-AVH ... read more ...... more>

Classic Rock - The 10 Essential NWOBHM Albums

19 Jul 2016  by Team Rock's Geoff Barton ... read more ...... more>

Metal Kaoz report on Up the Hammers - Athens 26th March, 2016

15 Jul 2016  Erika Wallberg "VARDIS really rocked the boat I decided to stay"... great photos too ... read more... more>

Via Nocturna (Portugal) Red Eye Review

9 Jul 2016  "We have a record that dates back to hard rock beginnings / heavy metal that impregnated with punk attitude and blues feeling. Iron Maiden or Wishbone Ash are here revisited" Pedro Carvalho ...read more...... more>

Devils Gate Media - Wildfire Festival Review

8 Jul 2016  Click here ...... more>

Keys & Chords Review of Vardis Red-Eye LP

7 Jul 2016  "Red Eye is a great example of a veteran power trio blasting out heavy rock with no bullshit attached. They will not be around forever, so catch them while you can, Because You will not Either!" Johan Kaethoven ... read more ...... more>

Planetmosh Wildfire Festival Review - Scotland

4 Jul 2016  Dennis Jarmen "headbanging like an idiot" at this great North of the Border Festival of ROCK! read more ...... more>

The Best is yet to come? Streetclip TV Half-year results 2016

2 Jul 2016  "Red Eye" lives of strong songs, a powerful dose of feeling and brings the Blues back in the NWOBHM" ... more ...... more>

Back in the Netherlands next year for Very 'Eavy Festival!

2 Jul 2016  Back in the Netherlands next year for Very 'Eavy Festival! Tickets: http://www.veryeavy.nl/... more>

The Moshville Times interviews Vardis at Wildfire Scotland 2016

2 Jul 2016  The band discuss NWOBHM history, Red Eye, Spinal Tap and more...... more>

THE LAST DAY OF WILDFIRE FESTIVAL 2016

1 Jul 2016  "Vardis delivered on all levels". 5/5 Johnny Main ... read on ...... more>

Thank you Biggar Scotland !!!

26 Jun 2016  Thank you Biggar Scotland !!!   Click Here & Share !!!... more>

Thank you Biggar Scotland !!!

Thank you Biggar Scotland !!!

26 Jun 2016  Thank you Biggar Scotland !!! Click Here to Share Video !!!... more>

Underground Empire - Steve Zodiac Interview

18 Jun 2016  Steve has a chat about the past, Red Eye, and the future ... read more ...... more>

Metalitalia Italy - Vardis - Red Eye Review

11 Jun 2016  "Vardis seem ready to inaugurate a new phase of a career full of passion for good music" by Gennaro Dileo ... read more ...... more>

Heavy Metal Cosmos - Vardis Red Eye Review

10 Jun 2016  "An unexpected but meaningful comeback for sure!" MARTIN STARK ... read more ...... more>

Revolver - Vardis - Red Eye Review

9 Jun 2016  "With Zodiac’s snarling guitar out front, Vardis’ amped-up blues and boogie suggests what Z.Z. Top could be if they actually sounded like a hot rod" by JD CONSIDINE ... read more ...... more>

Knack.com Red Eye Review

Knack.com Red Eye Review

6 Jun 2016  "A great return for VARDIS after decades away" By Rob McNees... read more... more>

Muskelrock Festival, Tyrolen, Sweden - Review

3 Jun 2016  Muskelrock Festival, Tyrolen, Sweden June 3-5th, 2016 by Scott aka. Dr. Space ...read more...... more>

Red Eye Review - TUTTOROCK - Italy

3 Jun 2016  "Red Eye is a captivating and aggressive disk" by FABIO LOFFREDO ... read more ...... more>

Thank you T-Shirt Slayer

3 Jun 2016  read more ...... more>

Kalle Rock Berlin - Red Eye Review

Kalle Rock Berlin - Red Eye Review

30 May 2016  Maxe "From punk to heavy metal to rock'n'roll and more and Vardis connects with over 50 years experience different genres with ease. In "Red Eye" anything is possible" ... read more ...... more>

Metal to Infinity - Red Eye Review

29 May 2016  Review by Officer Nice: "This will be a step into a time machine, take hold! A very enjoyable album" 9/10 read more ...... more>

FFM Rock Germany - Vardis - Red Eye Review

FFM Rock Germany - Vardis - Red Eye Review

28 May 2016  Written by Michael Toscher "New VARDIS, rocking, jamming, grooving and rolling like hell!" ... read more ...... more>

NWOBHM - Red Eye Review

28 May 2016  "Vardis have lost nothing over those long years of inactivity. To come back with an album as good as this shows that they are still in step with plenty to offer." ... Read more ...... more>

Rock Vector Russia - Red Eye Review

Rock Vector Russia - Red Eye Review

27 May 2016  Korchigina Vladislav writes ...."you find yourself in a nice and well forgotten wonderful world. Blues mood, coupled with caustic, energetic riffs, sparks flying in all directions, charging positive". 9/10 read more ...... more>

The Third Realm - Red Eye Review

26 May 2016  "Red Eye is a great example of a veteran power trio blasting out heavy rock with no bullshit attached. Vardis are a band that are only too aware of the uncertain nature of life. They won’t be around forever, so catch them while you can, because you won’t either!" Steve Wilson ... read more ...... more>

Ohrenbalsam - Vardis - Red Eye

26 May 2016  "VARDIS present themselves , as there had not been a break . Thumbs up for this musical journey" Posted by Jolly Joker ... read more ...... more>

'Red Eye' LP delay UK

24 May 2016  Due to a distribution error in the UK, many have experienced delays in receiving the Red Eye LP. As a result the UK release date for the vinyl format has been pushed back to June 3rd. All outstanding preorders will be honoured on this date. Apologies for any inconvenience.... more>

Uber Rock - RED EYE - REVIEW

Uber Rock - RED EYE - REVIEW

23 May 2016  "Screeching round the corner at 200 M.P.H, ‘Red Eye’ really is a Triumph" Jim Rowland read more ...... more>

Soundscape - RED EYE - REVIEW

Soundscape - RED EYE - REVIEW

23 May 2016  "Vardis come in hard, heavy and rather animal on their new album, punking us kids with actual music. Inspired by real life and having it large, the return of Northern England’s Vardis is something to get excited about"  David Oberlin read more...... more>

Rock in Spain Red Eye Review

23 May 2016  "The album is not that it is an exercise in nostalgia for music lovers of other decades but is an archaeological object recorded as recorded thirty years ago. That alone deserves our attention" By David Lopez ... read more ...... more>

Battle Helm - Red Eye Review

Battle Helm - Red Eye Review

22 May 2016  "Vardis are back and I can’t wait to see them live again!" By Shan Siva read more...... more>

True Metal Italy - Red Eye Review

True Metal Italy - Red Eye Review

21 May 2016  Ottaviano Moraca says "this man always plays metal with a telecaster and pulls out a sound that today, even with instruments to limit the science fiction, many can only dream !!!" Read more...... more>

Listen to Tameside Radio Featured Album - Vardis - Red Eye

Listen to Tameside Radio Featured Album - Vardis - Red Eye

21 May 2016  Listen to Alan Ovington on Tameside Radio Featured Album Red Eye .... Click Here ...... more>

John Tucker Red-Eye Review

20 May 2016  ‘Red Eye’ is not only a worthy addition to any collection but also a worthy successor to all that’s come before. And it’s certainly a fitting tribute to Horbury who replaced Alan Selway back in 1983 ...read more ...... more>

Vardis: Red Eye Classic Rock Album Review

Vardis: Red Eye Classic Rock Album Review

20 May 2016  Neil Jeffries "it's enough to make a grown man don a wig and stand bare-chested in front of a wind machine" ... more ...... more>

Planet Mosh Red Eye Album Review

Planet Mosh Red Eye Album Review

20 May 2016  Dennis Jarman 5/5 "As the old saying goes, If its too loud, your too old! so crank up Red Eye and wallow in 12 tracks of guitar overload" read more ...... more>

The Rock Pit - Red Eye - Review

20 May 2016  "Some bands have a handful of years between albums, some bands, like BOSTON, go a little further but VARDIS beats most of them." by Steve Warsap... read more ...... more>

ISKA France - Red Eye Review

ISKA France - Red Eye Review

17 May 2016  "The Indomitable Vardis are back, we will say; "Red Eye" is a downright essential album," read more ...... more>

Metal Ireland - Vardis - Red Eye Review

Metal Ireland - Vardis - Red Eye Review

14 May 2016  "Zodiac gives Jimmy Page a run for his money with some searing slide action. It’s no surprise that Sounds magazine rated him as one of rock’s best guitarists in 1982" Marc Edison read more....... more>

Metal Talk - Vardis RED EYE Review

Metal Talk - Vardis RED EYE Review

6 May 2016  "You can hear the band firing on all cylinders as they rattle through it and the excitement and energy from the band is almost tangible" Johnny Main...read more...... more>

Musika Netherlands - Vardis RED EYE Review

Musika Netherlands - Vardis RED EYE Review

2 May 2016  "heavy and powerful charged, hard-rocking boogie". Luc Ghyselen. read more ....... more>

With Guitars - Vardis RED EYE Review

With Guitars - Vardis RED EYE Review

1 May 2016  Joe Gessin says "the music here is as classic as British Metal can get. Seriously, wow!  A nod to the 80s with 2010s solid sound and production. ‘200 MPH’ is just that, if you like your guitar, you’ll love this"...Read more ...... more>

John Tucker Red-Eye Review

1 May 2016  ‘Red Eye’ is not only a worthy addition to any collection but also a worthy successor to all that’s come before. More ....... more>

Worship Metal's 10 Albums You Simply Can’t Ignore In May 2016!

Worship Metal's 10 Albums You Simply Can’t Ignore In May 2016!

30 Apr 2016  "Vardis may have been going 100M.P.H in the early 80’s but that’s nuthin’….Red Eye is revving up to 200M.P.H!" read more ...... more>

Red Eye Tee now available

Red Eye Tee now available

29 Apr 2016  Click here... more>

RED EYE Review: HistoZic.fr [français]

26 Apr 2016  "An album of hard rock of high level which is directed by of the pioneers of the kind..." [LINK]... more>

RED EYE Review: Streetclip.tv [deutsch]

RED EYE Review: Streetclip.tv [deutsch]

19 Apr 2016  Jürgen Tschamler "Such a comeback after more than 30 years was not expected! After this decades-long break this is more than incredible". Read More...... more>

RED EYE Review: United Rock Nations [français]

RED EYE Review: United Rock Nations [français]

14 Apr 2016  "5/5 nothing negative about this album like a steamroller crushing everything in its way" Read More ...... more>

RED EYE Review: TV Rock Live [français]

RED EYE Review: TV Rock Live [français]

30 Mar 2016  Olivier Carle "5/5 wonderful album" Read More ...... more>

Power of Metal Interview with VARDIS

Power of Metal Interview with VARDIS

29 Mar 2016  Chris Galea was "eager to get the rundown of the situation as the band embarks on a new chapter in its history". Click here for full interview...... more>

Vardis Review - Up the Hammers XI Athens 26-27 Feb 2016

Vardis Review - Up the Hammers XI Athens 26-27 Feb 2016

20 Mar 2016  "Their appearance was not just honest, I would describe it rather as amazing". Click here for full review...... more>

Two Guys Metal Reviews - Vardis - Red Eye

Two Guys Metal Reviews - Vardis - Red Eye

20 Mar 2016  Matt Bacon "This is a band who have cultivated a distinct place in the world of rock and roll and are back with a vengeance". Click here for full review...... more>

Review - Up the Hammers XI Athens 26-27 Feb 2016

Review - Up the Hammers XI Athens 26-27 Feb 2016

7 Mar 2016  Metal Invaders Nestoras Papakostas "this veteran band gave an excellent performance full of high quality NWOBHM" read more ...... more>

Red Eye release 20/05/16

Red Eye release 20/05/16

4 Mar 2016  The fifth Vardis album, RED EYE, will be released worldwide on May 20th 2016 on Red Coloured Vinyl LP, Digipack CD and iTunes. The LP version includes a bonus CD,  Digipack version includes a 12 page booklet, poster and two bonus tracks (one exclusive) and iTunes version includes two bonus tracks (one exclusive). The cover art has been... more>

Martin Connolly: Vardis Bassist

Martin Connolly: Vardis Bassist

19 Feb 2016  We are very lucky to be able to welcome Martin Connolly to the band. Despite knowing Vardis would continue, after losing Terry so suddenly it took some time before we could consider playing with another bassist. By the time we were ready, the job required someone with the musicianship and experience not only to maintain the power of our live shows... more>

Dates added in Sweden and Belgium

Dates added in Sweden and Belgium

15 Feb 2016  Vardis will be hitting Sweden at last, joining an exciting lineup for Muskelrock på Tyrolen on Friday 3/6. Vi ses snart! After meeting the amazing Belgian fans who put the miles in to rock with us in England and Germany, it's an honour to finally play Belgium. We will be at De Verlichte Geest in Roeselare on 10/4. Tickets... more>

Terry Horbury Memorial Concert

Terry Horbury Memorial Concert

14 Feb 2016  Last weekend’s Terry Horbury Memorial Concert was an unforgettable evening, on what would have been his 66th Birthday. With his family, friends and bandmates from down the years in attendance there was a lot of love in the room for a very special man. We want to thank everyone who gave up their time and energy to put together a celebration... more>

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