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Thank you, and all the best for 2016
31 Dec 2015 We want to thank everyone who has been in touch through VardisRocks.com, Facebook and Twitter from all over the world to share condolences and memories of Terry Horbury. It has been a great comfort to his family and friends to see how loved and respected he is amongst fans and within the industry. The support of SPV/Steamhammer, our bookers and... more>
Date set for Terry Horbury Memorial Concert
29 Dec 2015 A MEMORIAL CONCERT AND BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR TERRY HORBURY OF VARDIS WILL TAKE PLACE ON 6TH FEBRUARY 2016 Following the sad news earlier this month that Terry Horbury of Vardis had died, a very special event has been arranged in his memory..... Read more ...... more>
Terry Horbury 1950 - 2015
16 Dec 2015 Terrence Albert HorburyB. Newark-on-Trent, England06/02/1950 - 15/12/2015 We are saddened to announce the tragic loss of Terry Horbury, who passed away peacefully yesterday in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, aged 65, after a short battle with cancer. Many of his generation had their lives changed by music in the 1960s, but Terry’s... more>
Behind The Veil 200mph EP Review
8 Dec 2015 If you are into the N.W.O.B.H.M. sound and want to listen to something that is original and yet fresh, then my friends you can check this release out. Click here for more ...... more>
VARDIS Ink Deal With SPV / Steamhammer
3 Nov 2015 SPV/Steamhammer have a deserved reputation for high-quality releases, but it was their passion for the future of rock and metal as well its heritage that meant they were the label we wanted to work with. Read more ...... more>
Mark Taylor's BIG CITY NIGHTS
19 Oct 2015 The informative interview with Vardis talking about '200 MPH' and the forthcoming album plus how they reformed with Steve Zodiac, Terry Horbury & Joe Clancy... more>
HRH Road Trip Ibiza Cycle 7 Competition
16 Oct 2015 Salve Varzoids! The kind folks at Hard Rock Hell have given us 2 x Festival Passes + two nights accommodation for next year’s HRH Ibiza Road Trip Cycle 7 to give away! For a chance to win two days of sun, sea and heavy rock ’n’ roll, simply answer this question: Which legendary cover artist created the album artwork for... more>
Metal-Rules review 200MPH EP
9 Sep 2015 "Any doubts about the band's tenacity and talent simply evaporate: they've clearly still got 'it' The new album, when released in 2016, will be a very interesting prospect indeed." Review by Melanie Brehaut ... Click for full review ...... more>
100 Percent Rock Magazine - 200mph EP Review
4 Sep 2015 Shane Pinnegar says "It all adds up to a welcome return from these past masters in their trade, and hopefully will lead to a full length album soon" Click here for full review...... more>
Vardis Confirm IBIZA HRH Road Trip Show 2016
3 Sep 2015 In 654 BC the Phoenicians founded the port of Ibossim, dedicated to Bes, god of music - now modern day Ibiza. 2700 years later all those human sacrifices have finally paid off, as Vardis set sail to join a quality lineup and rock the HRH Road Trip 2016! Click for more info...... more>
Metal Gods TV - 200mph Review
30 Aug 2015 Frenzy Fires Mathew Collins reviews the 200mph EP for Metal Gods TV "heavy rock with a strong hint of blues that has so many memorable hooks and grooves, this E.P. will re remembered for a long time to come." Click here for full review...... more>
The Pit - 200mph Review
21 Aug 2015 Jörg Müller says "Welcome back Vardis with a very nice addition. Too short,fans must console themselves with the "200 MPH" EP and wait for the 2016 album."Click here for full review...... more>
Kerrang 12 Reasons James Hetfield Rocks
12 Aug 2015 Click and checkout #4... more>
Streetclip.tv - 200mph EP Review
9 Aug 2015 Jürgen Tschamler reviews the 200mph EP "new recordings still rock like hell" Click here for full review...... more>
Über Rock - 200mph EP Review
27 Jul 2015 Jim Rowland comments "Until that all new studio album appears, ‘200 M.P.H.’ serves as a reminder that Vardis are a damn good band that can clearly still deliver the goods." Click here for full review...... more>
The Power of Metal - Bush Hall Vardis Interview
21 Jul 2015 The Power of Metal’s Chris Galea catches up for a chat with Steve, Terry & Joe at last Saturdays Bush Hall London Show! ... Lets go! ...... more>
Eileen Handley - Bush Hall London Photographs
21 Jul 2015 Thanks to Eileen Handley for sharing these photographs of Vardis & Diamond Head ... Lets Go! ...... more>
Get Ready to Rock - Bush Hall Review
21 Jul 2015 Yiannis Stefanis discovers the "hidden" delights of Shepherds Bush London ... Lets Go! ...... more>
United Rock Nations - 200mph EP Reviews
18 Jul 2015 United Rock Nations Click here for full review... URN "5 Stars" Click here for full review...... more>
The Bush Hall London Show
18 Jul 2015 Metal Talk - Gig of the week! ... Lets Go! ...... more>
200mph Winner Chris Bristow !!!!
18 Jul 2015 30 odd years later and Vardis are at last back on the London stage. Well done Chris on winning this super rare white label vinyl test pressing of the new 200MPH EP... Buy a lottery ticket quick!... more>
Planetmosh - Vardis 200mph EP Review
13 Jul 2015 "6 minutes of slow burning heavy blues closes 200M.P.H in fine style" Click here for full review...... more>
New Wave of British Heavy Metal - 200mph EP Review
12 Jul 2015 "There’s only one sensible thing to do……..and that’s buy a copy." Click here for full review...... more>
WIN a signed 200 M.P.H. EP Test Pressing
4 Jul 2015 SALVE! Coming to the show at Bush Hall on the 18th? Fancy winning this unique signed test pressing of 200 M.P.H. EP, as worn by Terry Horbury? Simply send your name, contact phone number and Order ID to [email protected] before Midnight on Thursday 16th July. The winner will be chosen at random and notified by email, then collect... more>
VARDIS + DIAMOND HEAD @ Bush Hall, London 18/7/15
9 May 2015 TICKETS ON SALE NOW for a special show to launch 200 M.P.H EP We are delighted to be debuting the 200 M.P.H EP in London alongside Diamond Head! 200 individually numbered limited edition 12" vinyl copies will be exlusively available at the show, as well as the CD two days before official release date. 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12... more>
200 M.P.H. EP out on CD & Digital 20/7/15 & Limited Edition 12" Vinyl 18/7/15
9 May 2015 We wish to thank all our loyal fans, friends and supporters for your encouragement and solidarity during the past year. You are the inspiration behind our efforts to perfect the forthcoming album and live show, and we are very excited for you to hear Vardis at our very best. While the album isn’t ready yet, we feel like... more>
Regal Tip Endorser - Joe Clancy - Vardis
8 Apr 2015 JHS confirm Joe as official Regal Tip drumstick endorser... more>
Steve Zodiac on CRMP
7 Apr 2015 Oliver Barnes of The Classic Rock and Metal Podcast chats to Steve about the Vardis wilderness years, the reformation of the band and his thoughts on the enduring appeal of Rock 'n' Roll. You can listen, download and subscribe here.... more>
VARDIS @ Queens Hall, Nuneaton 16/5/15
28 Mar 2015 TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the first Vardis gig of 2015 Our opening salvo this year will be on Saturday 16th May at Warwickshire's best live music venue, Queens Hall in Nuneaton. Show Review 1 Show Review 2... more>
10 Questions with Andrew Liles
15 Mar 2015 Sound artist and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Liles is one of the UK's most prolific exponents of experimental electronic music. A long and varied career has seen him collaborate with a broad range of artists in genres from dark ambient to progessive rock. In an ongoing series of interviews, Andrew has pitched the same ten questions to artists and... more>
Steve Zodiac Interview
15 Feb 2015 In a brief but wide ranging interview, Steve talked drummers, Vigilante, pseudonyms and 2015 with Bruce Helland for The Offering and Howling Fury Metalhead webzines.... more>
Metal In Theory Sourcebook - Vardis “If I Were King”
5 Feb 2015 Metal In Theory. Sourcebook for Scholarship on Heavy Music - Vardis “If I Were King” ... read more ...... more>
Joe Clancy - Vardis Drummer
24 Jan 2015 We are very proud to welcome Joe Clancy as the new driving force behind the Vardis sound. It's a privilege to play alongside such a talented and powerful musician on the drums.... more>
Gary Pearson Resigns
6 Jan 2015 We can confirm that Gary Person has indicated he can no longer continue as a member of Vardis, and wish him luck in his future endeavours. No, it won't be the same, but nor should it be - rock and roll has always embraced change, and so do we. We didn't reform this band for a nostalgia trip, like some West End jukebox musical or an overdue... more>