Ray Phillips, drummer with pioneering heavy metal band Budgie, recalled how Metallica’s cover of their song “Breadfan” saved him from financial disaster. The Welsh band released the original track on ...

Budgie have been covered by Metallica and are one of Wales' greatest rock bands. After the third album, Never Turn Your Back On A Friend, drummer Ray Phillips left and was replaced in 1973 by Pete ...

Burke Shelley (right) was the only constant member of pioneering hard rock band Budgie. Credit: Courtesy Photo / MCA Records Vocalist-bassist Burke Shelley of the groundbreaking Welsh hard rock band ...

Burke Shelley, founder and frontman of pioneering hard rock/proto-metal band Budgie, has died at age 71. His daughter Ela Shelley broke the news, writing, “It is with great sadness that I announce the ...

Formed in 1967 in Cardiff, Budgie's influence always outweighed their sales. Important bands often do, and Budgie, it's safe to say, were an important band. They are often compared to fellow British ...