Waysted [UPDATED]

The band was notorious for its instability, with Way as the sole constant. Following Vices , they moved to the independent Music for Nations label for a self-titled EP in 1984, which featured UFO drummer .

Despite opening for major acts like Iron Maiden and Dio , commercial superstardom remained elusive, and the group disbanded in 1987. Later Years and Legacy Waysted

With the deaths of Paul Raymond (2019) and Pete Way (2020), the band’s active chapter came to a definitive close. The band was notorious for its instability, with

Their 1983 debut album, Vices , was released via Chrysalis Records and reached No. 78 on the UK charts. Tracks like "Women in Chains" showcased a reckless energy that drew comparisons to the Faces or the Rolling Stones . Evolution and Lineup Shifts (1984–1987) Later Years and Legacy With the deaths of

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)