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Jun 14, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 14, 1982 - Metal Massacre Compilation Album Released.

On this day June 14, 1982, the first volume of the Metal Massacre compilation album was released. It introduced listeners to a wave of underground heavy metal bands and played a major role in launching the careers of future legends.

Put together by Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel, the album featured tracks from then unknown bands including Metallica, Ratt, Steeler and others. Metallica made their recorded debut with the song Hit the Lights, which helped spark their rise in the...

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