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Oct 3, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 3 1980 – Lightning to the Nations Was Released by Diamond Head.

On this day October 3 1980, Lightning to the Nations by Diamond Head was released, marking one of the most influential debuts of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era. The album’s raw energy, powerful riffs, and innovative songwriting helped shape the sound of heavy metal in the 1980s and inspired many of the genre’s biggest bands.

Originally released independently with minimal promotion, the record...

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