Before the Storm (Samson album)

Before the Storm
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 1982
RecordedAugust–September 1982
StudioMusic Works Studios, London
GenreHard rock
Length39:48
LabelPolydor
ProducerJo Julian
Samson chronology
Shock Tactics
(1981)
Before the Storm
(1982)
Don't Get Mad, Get Even
(1984)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal9/10

Before the Storm is the fourth studio album by British hard rock/heavy metal band Samson, released in 1982. It is the band's first album with vocalist Nicky Moore, who was recruited to replace Bruce Dickinson after Dickinson joined Iron Maiden. The drummer Mel Gaynor was also replaced by Pete Jupp, when Gaynor left to join Simple Minds. The album was included in the three-disc The Polydor Years, issued by Caroline International in 2017. The set also includes their followup album Don't Get Mad, Get Even and a third CD with various B-sides, live and studio rarities.