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A place to appreciate the legendary age of metal. Ranging from Progressive, NWOBHM, Thrash, Speed Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal or anything in between. 1970 - 1995.
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Album of the Week archives: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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Morgana - "Welcome in the Dark" (HM, '87)
04:27 UTC
Deaf Dealer - "Journey Into Fear" (HM, '87)
04:27 UTC
Album of the Week #04: Cities - Annihilation Absolute (1985) 40th Anniversary
As the day's gone by, and the sun's gone down
Time is not within our grasp
What this is:
This is a discussion thread to share thoughts, memories, or first impressions of albums which have lived through the decades. Maybe you first heard this when it came out or are just hearing it now. Even though this album may not be your cup of tea, rest assured there are some really diverse classics and underrated gems on the calendar. Use this time to reacquaint yourself with classic metal records or be for certain you really do not "get" whatever record is being discussed.
These picks usually will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Cities
EP: Annihilation Absolute
Released: 1985
WikipediaSpotifyiTunes
08:18 UTC
Fahrenheit - "Donde Me Encuentro" (HM, '83)
04:24 UTC
No Quarter - "Power and the Key" (NWOBHM, '81)
04:24 UTC
Rapid Tears - "Electric Shockwave" (HM, '84)
02:10 UTC
Hocculta - "We'll Play Again" (HM, '84)
02:10 UTC
Insanity - Fire Death Fate (Death/Thrash, 1985)
14:17 UTC
O.M. - Estaño del Diablo Metal (HM, 1989)
14:15 UTC
Shok Paris - "Go Down Fighting" (USPM, '87)
03:45 UTC
Tyrant (UK) - "Lonely Eyes" (NWOBHM, ~'84)
03:44 UTC
Album of the Week #03: Blaspheme - Désir de Vampyr (1985) 40th Anniversary
Sorti tout droit de la pénombre
On ne prie pas dans l'autre monde
What this is:
This is a discussion thread to share thoughts, memories, or first impressions of albums which have lived through the decades. Maybe you first heard this when it came out or are just hearing it now. Even though this album may not be your cup of tea, rest assured there are some really diverse classics and underrated gems on the calendar. Use this time to reacquaint yourself with classic metal records or be for certain you really do not "get" whatever record is being discussed.
These picks usually will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Blaspheme
EP: Désir de Vampyr
Released: 1985
09:03 UTC
Black Axe - "Red Lights" (NWOBHM, '81)
03:37 UTC
Strattson - "Vengeance" (HM, '85)
03:37 UTC
Griffin - "Creeper" (USPM, '84)
06:43 UTC
Sleepy Hollow - "Dementia" (USPM, '89)
06:43 UTC
Noisehunter - "Straight Shooter" (HM, '87)
05:03 UTC
Mortician - "No War" (HM, '87)
05:03 UTC
Lizzy Borden - "Rod of Iron" (HM, live '85)
06:10 UTC
Black Rose - "Stand Your Ground" (NWOBHM, '83)
06:10 UTC
Album of the Week #02: Crying Steel - Crying Steel (1985) 40th Anniversary
When I saw the city lights
I was flying, flying in the sky
I've got a ticket to the promised land
What this is:
This is a discussion thread to share thoughts, memories, or first impressions of albums which have lived through the decades. Maybe you first heard this when it came out or are just hearing it now. Even though this album may not be your cup of tea, rest assured there are some really diverse classics and underrated gems on the calendar. Use this time to reacquaint yourself with classic metal records or be for certain you really do not "get" whatever record is being discussed.
These picks usually will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Crying Steel
EP: Crying Steel
Released: 1985
10:30 UTC
Commander - "Die By the Sword" (USPM, '87)
04:00 UTC
Steel Assassin - "Falling Steel" (USPM, '84)
04:00 UTC
Cockney Rejects - "Hell's a Long Way to Go" (HM, '82)
03:43 UTC
Legion - "Spoiled Rotten" (HM, '86)
03:43 UTC
Scarlet Bride - "Hideaway" (HM, '87)
03:56 UTC
Hammer Head - "Point Nine" (HM, '87)
03:56 UTC
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09:09 UTC
Album of the Week #01: Omega (UK) - The Prophet (1985) 40th Anniversary
The wind whispers my name in a voice that will freeze your heart
Welcome to my domain
I'll tear your senses apart
What this is:
This is a discussion thread to share thoughts, memories, or first impressions of albums which have lived through the decades. Maybe you first heard this when it came out or are just hearing it now. Even though this album may not be your cup of tea, rest assured there are some really diverse classics and underrated gems on the calendar. Use this time to reacquaint yourself with classic metal records or be for certain you really do not "get" whatever record is being discussed.
These picks usually will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Omega
Album: The Prophet
Released: 1985
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09:08 UTC
Sato - "Leather Warrior" (HM, '84)
03:49 UTC
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