John Tucker is an acknowledged expert on the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. As a fanzine writer and photographer at the time – as well as a big fan of the music – John Tucker was perfectly placed to watch the NWOBHM unfold around him.  He has written for countless metal magazines, worked with various record labels such as Sanctuary on compilation projects, box sets, sleeve notes and articles and is regarded as the leading expert on the subject. He lives in Bristol with his wife.