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 ...

After smashing a shop window to steal a guitar, Ray Phillips ran straight to the police station. His arrest was a memorable incident during the early years of Budgie - seen as one of the first heavy ...