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The history of Dark Heart started in 1983 in Northallerton, England, after the disbandment of another heavy metal formation - Tokyo Rose. Some members of that band decided to go into a slightly different direction and start anew. Thus Dark Heart was formed, consisting of the following musicians: Alan Clark (guitar), Colin Bell (bass), Phil Brown (vocals), Steve Small (guitar) and Ian Thompson (drums).
The band almost immediately got signed to Roadrunner Records and started working on their debut release at the acclaimed Guardian Studios in Durham, England. "Shadow of the Night" hit the stores in September 1984, bringing a powerful dose of Diamond Head -influenced heavy metal.
