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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
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    • 1982 albums 80s music heavy metal judas priest screaming for vengeance youve got another thing comin
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  3. 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...
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    • News story
    • 1984 albums 80s music debut albums glam metal hard rock heavy metal icon icon album
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  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.
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    • 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
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  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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