Waysted Apr 2026
With the deaths of Paul Raymond (2019) and Pete Way (2020), the band’s active chapter came to a definitive close.
After a brief stint with Fastway , Pete Way sought a more gritty, blues-infused sound that eschewed the polished "uniforms" of the era’s mainstream metal. He teamed up with Scottish vocalist , whose "gravel-throated" delivery became the band's signature. The original lineup included: Pete Way : Bass Fin Muir : Vocals Paul Raymond : Keyboards/Guitar (ex-UFO) Frank Noon : Drums (ex-Def Leppard) Ronnie Kayfield : Guitar Waysted
was a British hard rock band formed in 1982 by the legendary bassist Pete Way following his initial departure from UFO . Characterized by its raw "no-nonsense" rock and roll spirit, the group became a revolving door for elite talent in the heavy metal scene, featuring members from Def Leppard , Motörhead , and Tyketto over its decades-long history. The Formation and "Vices" (1982–1983) With the deaths of Paul Raymond (2019) and
Waysted experienced a revival in 2003, reuniting Pete Way and Fin Muir for the albums Back from the Dead (2004) and The Harsh Reality (2007). Though they never achieved the same global recognition as UFO, they are remembered as "honorary members" of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, respected for their uncompromised commitment to pure rock and roll. The original lineup included: Pete Way : Bass
The mid-80s saw a shift toward a more melodic sound, particularly with the 1986 album Save Your Prayers . This era featured: : Vocals (later of Tyketto) Paul Chapman : Guitar (ex-UFO) Johnny Dee : Drums (later of Britny Fox)