 This defection signalled the end for Hollow Ground.Lead Guitarist Martin Metcalf later recorded the Classic Rock album 'POWERHOUSE' with former Geordie vocalist Dr.Rob Turnbull in 1986

In 2007 the band were asked to reform and play at the Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany.They were received favourably, particularly by fans of the NWOBHM, who were delighted to see one of the 'lost' bands of that era perform live.