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  1. On This Day August 23 1980 – Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang Released

    On This Day August 23 1980 – Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang Released

    On this day August 23 1980, Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang was released and brought a surge of raw energy to the growing New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. As their debut album it introduced a band that blended fierce guitar work with gritty vocals and a hard charging rhythm section that...
  2. On This Day August 18 1986 - True as Steel by Warlock Released

    On This Day August 18 1986 - True as Steel by Warlock Released

    On this day August 18 1986, True as Steel was released, marking the third studio album from German heavy metal band Warlock. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Doro Pesch, the album brought the band greater international attention with its mix of melodic hooks and driving metal riffs. Songs like...
  3. On This Day August 17 1984 W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 17 1984 W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 17 1984, W.A.S.P. released their self titled debut album, a raw and aggressive statement that made an immediate mark on the heavy metal scene. Known for their theatrical stage shows and confrontational image, the band delivered a collection of tracks that blended catchy hooks...
  4. On This Day August 16 1980 – First Monsters of Rock Festival Took Place at Donington Park

    On This Day August 16 1980 – First Monsters of Rock Festival Took Place at Donington Park

    On this day August 16 1980, the very first Monsters of Rock festival was held at Donington Park in England. Created as a celebration of heavy rock and metal, it brought together some of the biggest acts in the genre at the time. The lineup included Judas Priest, The Scorpions, Rainbow, April...
  5. On This Day August 15 1985 – Sacred Heart by Dio Was Released

    On This Day August 15 1985 – Sacred Heart by Dio Was Released

    On this day August 15 1985, Sacred Heart was released as the third studio album from Dio. Fronted by the legendary Ronnie James Dio, the band continued its powerful run of heavy metal excellence with a record that combined epic storytelling, soaring vocals, and driving riffs. The album features...
  6. On This Day August 9 1986 – Motörhead Released Their Album Orgasmatron

    On This Day August 9 1986 – Motörhead Released Their Album Orgasmatron

    On this day August 9 1986, Orgasmatron was released by Motörhead, marking the band’s eleventh studio album and a thunderous return after a period of lineup changes and legal battles. It was their first release in three years and the only album to feature the lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell...
  7. On This Day August 7 1981 – Heavy Metal Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 7 1981 – Heavy Metal Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 7 1981, Heavy Metal premiered in theaters, unleashing a bold animated anthology that blended science fiction, fantasy, and hard rock in a way audiences had never seen before. Based on the adult illustrated magazine of the same name, the film featured a series of visually...
  8. Title: On This Day July 27 1984 – Quiet Riot Released Their Fourth Album Condition Critical

    Title: On This Day July 27 1984 – Quiet Riot Released Their Fourth Album Condition Critical

    On this day July 27 1984, Condition Critical by Quiet Riot was released delivering high‑energy heavy metal backed by powerhouse vocals and driving guitar riffs. The album followed up their breakthrough Metall Health and featured tracks like Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Slick Black Cadillac, and...
    • Pete
    • News story
    • 1980s music condition critical heavy metal mama weer all crazee now quiet riot
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  9. Pete

    Remembering Ozzy Osbourne 1948 to 2025

    The world of rock has lost one of its most unforgettable voices. Ozzy Osbourne, known to many as the Prince of Darkness and the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76. Ozzy helped define heavy metal in the 1970s with Black Sabbath before launching a massive solo...
    • Pete
    • Thread
    • 1980s music 80s metal black sabbath blizzard of ozz heavy metal mtv music history ozzy osbourne prince of darkness rock legends
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The 80s Lounge
  10. On This Day July 21 1987 – Dio Released Their Fourth Album Dream Evil

    On This Day July 21 1987 – Dio Released Their Fourth Album Dream Evil

    On this day July 21 1987, Dio released their fourth studio album, Dream Evil. Led by the legendary Ronnie James Dio, the album continued the band’s tradition of powerful vocals, dark fantasy themes, and epic metal soundscapes. It marked the last full studio album to feature guitarist Craig Goldy...
  11. On This Day: July 17, 1982 – Judas Priest Releases Screaming for Vengeance

    On This Day: July 17, 1982 – Judas Priest Releases Screaming for Vengeance

    On this day July 17, 1982, Judas Priest released their eighth studio album Screaming for Vengeance, a milestone in heavy metal that brought the band massive success in the United States. The album peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 2 million copies in the US alone. Led by...
    • Pete
    • News story
    • 1982 albums 80s music heavy metal judas priest screaming for vengeance youve got another thing comin
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  12. 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
  13. 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...
  14. Pete

    Heavy Metal

    Do any of you remember playing Heavy Metal on arcade?
  15. 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
  17. 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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