/r/ClassicMetal
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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Black Ghost - "Delirium" (HM, '85)
02:53 UTC
Deception - "Run For Your Life" (HM, '83)
02:53 UTC
Album of the Week #44: Tyrant - Mean Machine (1984) 40th Anniversary
Fighting all together, sound of bursting steel
Free for all
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 will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Tyrant
Album: Mean Machine
Released: October 1984
[Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_Machine_(Tyrant)
SpotifyiTunes
06:59 UTC
Stormwind - "Evil's Child" (HM, '84)
02:36 UTC
Damien - "Race to the End" (USPM, '87)
02:36 UTC
Crypt - "Castaways" (PM, '87)
02:48 UTC
Stonefield - "The Liar" (HM, '90)
02:48 UTC
Rotor - "Túl Mindenen" (SM, '91)
02:45 UTC
Chaser - "Final Stand" (NWOBHM, '84)
02:45 UTC
Album of the Week #43: Angeles Del Infierno - Pacto con el Diablo (1984) 40th Anniversary
Al principio todo era paz
Y contigo llegó la maldad
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 will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Angeles del Infierno
Album: Pacto con el Diablo
Released: October 1984
[Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacto_con_el_diablo_(%C3%A1lbum)
Spotify (tracks #1-10)
iTunes (tracks #1-10)
YouTube (tracks #1-10)
08:03 UTC
Epsylon - "Le Talisman" (HM, '85)
02:39 UTC
Nytemare - "We're on the Road Again" (HM, '85)
02:39 UTC
Mad Butcher - "Machine" (HM, '87)
03:40 UTC
Bloody Six - "Starchaser" (HM, '84)
03:40 UTC
Gehenna - "La Voz del Viento" (PM, '87)
02:24 UTC
Aggresor - "When Two Worlds Collide" (HM, '92)
02:24 UTC
Bloody Skizz - "Gods Breaker" (HM, '82)
04:01 UTC
Exploder - "Mercenary" (HM, '89)
04:01 UTC
Album of the Week #42: Sinner - Danger Zone (1984) 40th Anniversary
It was one minute before the dawn
Just one minute and his power would be gone
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 will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Sinner
Album: Danger Zone
Released: October 1984
07:31 UTC
X-Ray - "Burnin' Like the Fire" (HM, '85)
03:25 UTC
Sanctuary (TX) - "Rainbow King" (HM, '83)
03:25 UTC
Unleashed - "Obsession" (USPM, '86)
03:02 UTC
Deep Machine - "Deep Machine" (NWOBHM, '81)
03:02 UTC
Stress (HUN) - "Hagyjatok Élni" (HM, '91)
02:34 UTC
Morbid Sin - "Sisters of Salem" (USPM, '88)
02:33 UTC
Angel Witch "Angel Of Death"
00:39 UTC
Album of the Week #41: Pretty Maids - Red, Hot and Heavy (1984) 40th Anniversary
They came at dawn into the morning light
Black shadows riding on the mist
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 will not overlap with the /r/metal AOTWs.
Band: Pretty Maids
Album: Red Hot and Heavy
Released: October 1984
07:15 UTC
Titanic - "Ďábelská Mumie" (HM, '89)
01:48 UTC
Hellion (ARG) - "Panzer" (HM, '84)
01:48 UTC
Warriör - "Let Battle Commence" (NWOBHM, '80)
02:36 UTC
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