A dynamic front-page edition of Disc Music Newspaper headlined by David Bowie opening a new “Rock Arena” venue, alongside a major live shot of Slade in full glam action and a free Bowie poster offer. Bowie launches the Rock Arena — plus Slade stomping live and a free Ziggy poster inside. Disc Music Newspaper Date: August 19, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie opens a new dedicated “Rock Arena” venue • Large, energetic live photo of Slade performing

A lively one-page interview with Slade bassist Jimmy Lea (conducted by Robin Mackie) looks back at the band’s rapid rise, their skinhead-to-glam transformation, and the mixture of fear and excitement they provoked in the music industry and among audiences. Jimmy speaks candidly about the early days, the band’s determination, and how their raw energy and working-class attitude made them both loved and feared. This September 23, 1972 Record Mirror feature captures Slade at the

A playful, rapid‑fire Melody Maker feature capturing Slade’s Dave Hill reacting — with charm, humour, and the occasional raised eyebrow — to a stack of new singles and album tracks dropped on him without warning. Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Length: 4 min read A lively, personality‑driven column that reveals Hill’s instincts as a listener: enthusiastic, blunt, and surprisingly eclectic, with a soft spot for harmonies and a sharp ear for guitar work. A moment of wit, ca

A dense, electric collage of Britain’s live circuit in spring 1972: Slade headlining, progressive acts filling university halls, and folk legends sharing stages with rock innovators. This NME gig page captures the pulse of a country in full musical motion. 📰 Publication Details Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: April 29, 1972 Country: UK Section / Page: What’s On Pull‑Out / Gig Listings Page Format: Gig Guide / Concert Advertisements Provenance Notes: Verified by

A blast of pure early‑’70s rock energy: bold block lettering, a wall of tour dates, and Slade promoted at full volume alongside Status Quo. This NME advert captures the raw, boots‑on‑the‑ground excitement of a major UK rock tour in motion. 📰 Publication Details Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: April 29, 1972 Country: UK Section / Page: What’s On Pull‑Out / Advertisement Page Format: Full‑page Tour Advertisement Provenance Notes: Verified by visible masthead, date

Slade’s Amazing Face To Face appeared as the cover feature and a one‑page article in Record Mirror on April 22, 1972, capturing the band at the moment their glam‑era momentum was accelerating. The piece highlighted their rising chart power, their increasingly flamboyant image, and the group’s growing reputation as one of Britain’s most energetic live acts during the early 70s glam explosion.

A bold, locomotive‑themed festival advert bursting with red‑and‑black urgency, selling the scale, ambition, and unstoppable momentum of a Bank Holiday mega‑event. A full‑spread advertisement for the Great Western Express Festival, dominated by a striking steam‑train illustration and heavy block typography. The headline declares: “THE FESTIVAL THEY COULD NOT STOP!” followed by the event name, dates, and location. Beneath this sits a stacked list of performers including Joe Coc

“A live LP that thrives on volume, attitude, and the thrill of the moment.”

A candid, colourful look at Slade’s rise from Wolverhampton skinheads to European chart‑toppers — complete with talismans, chaos, and the spark of heavy rock inspiration.