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  1. On This Day February 17 1987 - Fighting the World by Manowar Released

    On This Day February 17 1987 - Fighting the World by Manowar Released

    On this day, February 17, 1987, Manowar released Fighting the World, their fifth studio album and a landmark in their discography. This album marked a shift in production quality, being their first to utilize digital recording technology, resulting in a polished and powerful sound that further...
  2. Pete

    On This Day February 15 1980 - Metal for Muthas Compilation Album Released

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 15, 1980 Metal for Muthas Compilation Album Released. Read the full story here...
  3. On This Day February 15 1980 - Metal for Muthas Compilation Album Released

    On This Day February 15 1980 - Metal for Muthas Compilation Album Released

    On this day, February 15, 1980, Metal for Muthas was released, a landmark compilation album that helped define the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Featuring bands like Angel Witch, Iron Maiden, and Samson, the album introduced a new generation of heavy metal acts to a wider audience...
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    On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released. Read the full story here...
  5. On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    On this day, February 12, 1982, Iron Maiden released Run to the Hills, one of their most iconic and defining singles. The song was the lead single from their third studio album, The Number of the Beast, and marked the debut of Bruce Dickinson as the band’s lead vocalist. Run to the Hills became...
  6. On This Day February 9 1981 - Fire Down Under by Riot Was Released

    On This Day February 9 1981 - Fire Down Under by Riot Was Released

    On this day, February 9, 1981, Riot released their third studio album, Fire Down Under, an album that would become a landmark in heavy metal history. Known for its high energy riffs, blistering solos, and raw intensity, the album was a defining moment for the band and helped shape the emerging...
  7. Pete

    Metal for Muthas (1980)

    Title: Metal for Muthas Artist: Various Artists Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Sanctuary - 2 - Sledgehammer - 3 - Fighting for Rock and Roll - 4 - Blues in A - 5 - Captured City - 6 - Fight Back - 7 - Baphomet - 8 - Wrathchild - 9 - Tomorrow or...
  8. Pete

    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...
  11. Pete

    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...
  12. Pete

    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 -...
  14. Pete

    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 -...
  16. 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 -...
  18. Pete

    Fighting the World (1987)

    Title: Fighting the World Artist: Manowar Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Fighting the World - 2 - Blow Your Speakers - 3 - Carry On - 4 - Violence and Bloodshed - 5 - Defender - 6 - Drums of Doom - 7 - Holy War - 8 - Master of Revenge - 9 - Black Wind, Fire...
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    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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