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  1. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album

    On this day July 7, 1984, Icon released their self titled debut album and made their first mark on the heavy metal scene of the 1980s. The Arizona based band delivered a sound that combined melodic hooks with a hard edged guitar style, fitting right in with the growing wave of American metal...
    • Pete
    • News story
    • 1984 albums 80s music debut albums glam metal hard rock heavy metal icon icon album
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  2. Pete

    On This Day, October 20, 1984 - Grave Digger Released Heavy Metal Breakdown

    On this day, October 20, 1984, Grave Digger released their debut album Heavy Metal Breakdown. This album marked the beginning of the German heavy metal band’s long career and became a cult favorite among fans of the genre. Known for its raw energy and hard-hitting sound, Heavy Metal Breakdown...
  3. Pete

    On This Day: August 7, 1981 - “Heavy Metal” Premieres

    On This Day: August 7, 1981 - “Heavy Metal” Premieres On August 7, 1981, the animated film “Heavy Metal” premiered, directed by Gerald Potterton. This cult classic featured a star-studded cast and became known for its unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and rock music. With a budget of...
  4. Pete

    Heavy Metal

    Do any of you remember playing Heavy Metal on arcade?
  5. Pete

    For all you 80s Heavy Metal fans - Heavy Metal Parking Lot Videotape

    Now this is pretty cool. always wished that I was in my late teens during the early80s so I could go to all those Metal concerts. What a great 80s video.
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    Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad Bartlett
    • Thread
    • 1980s music depeche mode grandmaster flash heavy metal hip hop madonna metallica michael jackson pop music punk rock run-d.m.c. synthpop the clash the human league
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Boombox: 80s Music Chat
  7. Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s

    Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s

    In the panorama of cultural history, the 1980s stands out as a decade of bold expression and radical change, particularly in music. The sonic landscape was reshaped with the emergence of various genres, each leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of music. As children of the 80s, we know just...
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