B.T.R. is a Bulgarian rock band formed in 1984 at the National High School of Ancient Languages and Cultures in Sofia. Initially influenced by thrash and heavy metal, the group gradually developed a melodic, radio-oriented rock sound incorporating elements of hard rock and heavy rock.
During the early 1990s, B.T.R. underwent several lineup changes and began building a reputation through live performances and studio recordings. The band released its first album in 1992, recorded live at a concert in Sofia, before establishing a new lineup in 1993 featuring vocalist Atanas “Nasko” Penev and guitarist Slavcho Nikolov. Their first album with this formation, "Feel the Life", was a heavy metal release recorded in English and promoted through performances in France.
B.T.R. expanded its international profile through appearances at French music festivals and club shows, while also performing alongside major rock acts. In 1995, the band opened for Iron Maiden in Sofia. Following further lineup changes, the group released "B.T.R. '97" in 1997, featuring songs that became important entries in its repertoire, including "Elmaz i staklo" and "Hey, momiche".
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