/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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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
Album of the Week #45: Omen - Battle Cry (1984) 40th Anniversary
The smell of death lingers in the air
Bloodstained bodies scattered everywhere
In the distance thunder in the sky
See the sorrow, hear the battle cry
Battle cry
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: Omen
Album: Battle Cry
Released: November 1984
08:27 UTC
Filthy Creeps - Ignorance Eternal (Death/Thrash, 1994)
11:34 UTC
Buffalo - "Sunrise (Come My Way)" (HM/HR, live '74)
02:52 UTC
Kimmo Kuusniemi Band - "Megakone" (HM, '82)
02:52 UTC
Halloween - "Rest in Piece" (HM, '86)
02:51 UTC
Scarab - "Wicked Woman" (NWOBHM, '80)
02:51 UTC
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
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