/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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Album of the Week archives: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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Chalace - "Under the Attack" (HM, '85)
02:27 UTC
Fist - "Collision Course" (NWOBHM, '81)
02:27 UTC
Filthy Rich - "Rock it Around" (HM, '86)
03:14 UTC
Sapphire - "Encounter" (NWOBHM, '84)
03:14 UTC
Blizzard (SWE) - "Stronger Than the Wind" (HM, '87)
05:38 UTC
Legija - "Pakleni Stroj" (HM, '86)
05:38 UTC
Album of the Week #48: Taliön - Killing the World (1989) 35th Anniversary
No time for talk or for change
The damage is done
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: Taliön
Album: Killing the World
Released: 1989
08:16 UTC
Highway Robbery - Fifteen (HR, '72)
23:02 UTC
Knightmare - "The Wasteland" (HM, '87)
03:58 UTC
Strikeforce - "High Risk" (HM, '89)
03:58 UTC
Street Child - "Temple of Set" (USPM, '89)
03:52 UTC
Dealer - "Better Things to Do" (NWOBHM, '83)
03:52 UTC
Inox - "Ranger" (HM, '86)
03:39 UTC
Nasty Savage - "Witches Sabbath" (PM/TM, '84)
03:38 UTC
Album of the Week #47: Madison - Diamond Mistress (1984) 40th Anniversary
In a world on fire, you've got no time to run
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: Madison
Album: Diamond Mistress
Released: 1984
09:35 UTC
Pride (NOR) - "Shadows of the Flame" (HM, '87)
03:20 UTC
Mistress - "Ready For Attack" (HM, '82)
03:20 UTC
Speed Limit - "Wings of Steel" (HM, '86)
02:40 UTC
Defender - "The Redeemer" (PM, '85)
02:39 UTC
High Treason - "Saturday Night Special" (NWOBHM, '80)
03:44 UTC
Rex Vector - "Breathe Fire" (HM, '85)
03:44 UTC
Loosely Tight - "Renegade" (HM, '81)
03:38 UTC
Vitacit - "Dragon" (PM, '90)
03:38 UTC
Album of the Week #46: Running Wild - Death or Glory (1989) 35th Anniversary
Eternal curse
I feel the fires of madness, burning holes into my wounds
This hell on earth
I feel the power of sadness
No way out, I'm marooned
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: Running Wild
Album: Death or Glory
Released: November 8th, 1989
[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_or_Glory_(album)
Spotify (tracks #1-10)
iTunes (tracks #1-10)
YouTube (tracks #1-10)
09:14 UTC
Attaxe - "Blood on the Moon" (HM, '85)
04:03 UTC
Far East - "Screaming in the Night" (HM, '84)
04:03 UTC
Existence - "Wheel of Time" (USPM, '90)
05:11 UTC
Panzer - "Agárrate" (HM, '83)
05:11 UTC
Arcangel - "No Digas Nada" (HM, '90)
02:41 UTC
Stormtrooper - "Armies of the Night" (USPM, '84)
02:40 UTC
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