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Jan 21, 2026

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 21 1983 - The Law of Devil's Land by Loudness Was Released.

On this day January 21 1983, The Law of Devil's Land by Loudness was released, marking an important moment in the rise of Japanese heavy metal during the early 1980s. The album delivered fast paced riffs powerful vocals and a sharp aggressive sound that aligned with the global metal movement gaining momentum at the time.

The Law of Devil's Land reflected how the 1980s metal scene extended well beyond...

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