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  1. Pete

    Candlemass Released Nightfall - November 9, 1987

    On this day, November 9, 1987, Candlemass released their second album, Nightfall, a cornerstone in the doom metal genre. With powerful, somber tracks like “At the Gallows End” and “Bewitched,” Nightfall showcased Candlemass’s signature heavy riffs, deep lyrics, and operatic vocals, solidifying...
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    W.A.S.P. Released The Last Command - November 9, 1985

    On this day, November 9, 1985, W.A.S.P. released their second studio album, The Last Command. Known for its intense energy and rebellious spirit, the album features tracks like “Wild Child” and “Blind in Texas,” which became fan favorites and helped establish W.A.S.P. as a force in the heavy...
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    Twisted Sister Released Come Out and Play - November 9, 1985

    On this day, November 9, 1985, Twisted Sister released their fourth studio album, Come Out and Play. Known for its hard-hitting tracks and rebellious energy, the album featured fan favorites like “Leader of the Pack” and “Be Chrool to Your Scuel.” Although it didn’t reach the same heights as...
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    Possessed (1985)

    Title: Possessed Artist: Venom Genre: Thrash Metal Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Powerdrive - 2 - Flytrap - 3 - Satanachist - 4 - Burn This Place (To the Ground) - 5 - Harmony Dies - 6 - Possessed - 7 - Hellchild - 8 - Moonshine - 9 - Wing and a Prayer - 10 - Suffer Not the...
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    Inside the Electric Circus (1986)

    Title: Inside the Electric Circus Artist: W.A.S.P. Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - The Big Welcome - 2 - Inside the Electric Circus - 3 - I Don't Need No Doctor - 4 - 9.5.-N.A.S.T.Y. - 5 - Restless Gypsy - 6 - Shoot From the Hip - 7 - I'm Alive - 8 - Easy...
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    Under Lock and Key (1985)

    Title: Under Lock and Key Artist: Dokken Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Unchain the Night - 2 - The Hunter - 3 - In My Dreams - 4 - Slippin' Away - 5 - Lightnin' Strikes Again - 6 - It's Not Love - 7 - Jaded Heart - 8 - Don't Lie to Me - 9 - Will the Sun...
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    The Warning (1984)

    Title: The Warning Artist: Queensrÿche Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Warning - 2 - En Force - 3 - Deliverance - 4 - No Sanctuary - 5 - NM 156 - 6 - Take Hold of the Flame - 7 - Before the Storm - 8 - Child of Fire - 9 - Roads to Madness - Overview: The...
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    Iron Maiden’s first singer Paul Di’Anno has died

    Conquest Music, speaking on behalf of his family, has sadly confirmed the passing of Paul Andrews, known to fans as Paul Di’Anno. He died at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Despite facing significant health challenges in recent years that required him to perform from a wheelchair, Paul...
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    Lightning to the Nations (1981)

    Title: Lightning to the Nations Artist: Diamond Head Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Lightning to the Nations - 2 - The Prince - 3 - Sucking My Love - 4 - Am I Evil? - 5 - Sweet and Innocent - 6 - It's Electric - 7 - Helpless - 8 - Shoot Out the Lights - 9 -...
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    Angel Witch (1980)

    Title: Angel Witch Artist: Angel Witch Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Angel Witch - 2 - Atlantis - 3 - White Witch - 4 - Confused - 5 - Sorcerers - 6 - Gorgon - 7 - Sweet Danger - 8 - Free Man - 9 - Angel of Death - 10 - Devil's Tower - 11 - Loser - 12...
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    Black Metal (1982)

    Title: Black Metal Artist: Venom Genre: Thrash Metal Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Black Metal - 2 - To Hell and Back - 3 - Buried Alive - 4 - Raise the Dead - 5 - Teacher's Pet - 6 - Leave Me in Hell - 7 - Sacrifice - 8 - Heaven's on Fire - 9 - Countess Bathory - 10 -...
  12. Pete

    The Spectre Within (1985)

    Title: The Spectre Within Artist: Fates Warning Genre: Progressive Metal Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Traveler in Time - 2 - Orphan Gypsy - 3 - Without a Trace - 4 - Pirates of the Underground - 5 - The Apparition - 6 - Kyrie Eleison - 7 - Epitaph - Overview: The Spectre...
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    See You in Hell (1983)

    Title: See You in Hell Artist: Grim Reaper Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - See You in Hell - 2 - Dead on Arrival - 3 - Liar - 4 - Wrath of the Ripper - 5 - Now or Never - 6 - Run for Your Life - 7 - The Show Must Go On - 8 - All Hell Let Loose -...
  14. Pete

    80s Metal Saturdays 07/20/25: Venom's At War With Satan

    At War with Satan by Venom For this week's '80s Metal Saturdays, let's dive into Venom's groundbreaking third album, "At War with Satan". Released in April 1984, this album is a monumental piece in the evolution of extreme metal. Venom, known for their raw and aggressive style, pushed the...
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    80s Metal Saturday 07/06/24: A Deep Dive into Mötley Crüe's "Too Fast for Love"

    Welcome to another installment of 80s Metal Saturday! Today, we're cranking up the volume and diving deep into the iconic debut album by Mötley Crüe, "Too Fast for Love." Released on November 10, 1981, this album laid the groundwork for the band's explosive career and became a cornerstone of the...
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    80s Metal Saturdays 06/29/24: Honoring Slayer's Show No Mercy

    Welcome to another edition of 80s Metal Saturdays! Today, we’re diving into the ferocious debut album that set the stage for one of the most influential bands in thrash metal: Slayer’s "Show No Mercy." Released on December 3, 1983, "Show No Mercy" introduced the world to Slayer's raw and...
  17. Pete

    80s Metal Saturdays 06/22/24: Spotlight on The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden

    Welcome to another 80s Metal Saturday! Today, we're diving into one of the most iconic metal albums of all time: Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast. Released on March 22, 1982, The Number of the Beast was Iron Maiden's third studio album and marked a significant turning point for the band...
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    • 80s 80s metal 80s music iron maiden run to the hills the number of the beast
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    80s Metal Saturdays 06/15/2024: Slayer’s “Show No Mercy”

    Let’s talk about an album that laid the groundwork for thrash metal and left an indelible mark on the genre—Slayer’s “Show No Mercy.” Released in December 1983, this debut album was raw, aggressive, and unapologetically fast. Tracks like “Evil Has No Boundaries” and “The Antichrist” showcased...
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    In Battle There Is No Law (1988)

    Title: In Battle There Is No Law Artist: Bolt Thrower Genre: Death Metal Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - In Battle There Is No Law - 2 - Challenge for Power - 3 - Forgotten Existence - 4 - Denial of Destiny - 5 - Concession of Pain - 6 - Attack in the Aftermath - 7 - Psychological...
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    Suicidal Tendencies (1983)

    Title: Suicidal Tendencies Artist: Suicidal Tendencies Genre: Thrash Metal Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Suicide's an Alternative / You'll Be Sorry - 2 - Two Sided Politics - 3 - I Shot the Devil - 4 - Subliminal - 5 - Won't Fall in Love Today - 6 - Institutionalized - 7 -...
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