/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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Brick Mistress - P.O.W (USA 1989)
05:52 UTC
Alta Tensão - "Sacrifice" (HM, '86)
02:26 UTC
Sye - "Sooner or Later" (HM, '88)
02:26 UTC
Velvet Viper - Ring of Stone (HM, 1991)
08:58 UTC
Salem - Creature of the Nightmare (HM, 1988)
08:56 UTC
Amulet - "New Day" (HM, '80)
02:00 UTC
Domain - "Sons of the Sun" (HM, '87)
01:59 UTC
Forever - "Sail On" (HM, '86)
02:02 UTC
Battlecry - "Fight Tonight" (PM, '85)
02:02 UTC
Album of the Week #18: H-Bomb - Attaque (1984) 40th Anniversary
Prisonier de la mort
Un cauchemar dans ton corps
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: H-Bomb
Album: Attaque
Released: 1984
08:12 UTC
Super Ratón - Todo Vale en la Explotación (Heavy/Speed, 1984)
09:49 UTC
Bleak House - "Inquisition" (NWOBHM, '81)
02:13 UTC
Attacker - "Slayer's Blade" (USPM, '85)
02:12 UTC
Album of the Week #17: Parasite - Parasite (1984) 40th Anniversary
Down on the island where time is standing still
The castle is there, at the end of the hill
Something is going on, beyond stars and fantasy
Telling us a story, about death and reality
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: Parasite
EP: Parasite
Released: 1984
08:20 UTC
Northwind - "Achilles' Last Stand" (HM, '87)
02:44 UTC
Angeles Del Infierno - "Fuera de la Ley" (HM, '85)
02:44 UTC
Tarantula (CZE) - "Nepsanej Zákon" (HM, '92)
02:59 UTC
Morgana Lefay - "Whore of Babylon" (PM, '90)
02:59 UTC
Burn - "Get Lost" (HM, '83)
01:54 UTC
44 Magnum - "Nightmare" (HM, '84)
01:54 UTC
Atlain - "Hallowed By the Priest" (SM, '84)
02:39 UTC
Wallop - "Idols Die Too" (HM, '84)
02:39 UTC
Album of the Week #16: Ostrogoth - Ecstasy and Danger (1984) 40th Anniversary
Evening's fallin',
Soon the sun goes down
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: Ostrogoth
Album: Ecstasy and Danger
Released: 1984
WikipediaSpotify (tracks 1-8)
09:07 UTC
Burning Vision - "Overload" (HM, '87)
00:58 UTC
Forced Entry - "Carry the Light" (PM, '88)
00:58 UTC
Taliön - "Premonition" (PM, '89)
02:35 UTC
Avenger - "On the Rocks" (NWOBHM, '82)
02:35 UTC
Cities - "Innocent Victim" (USPM, '85)
02:15 UTC
Malice - "Godz of Thunder" (HM, '85)
02:15 UTC
Album of the Week #15: Sepultura - Beneath the Remains (1989) 35th Anniversary
Seeking new paths, don't be tied to your mistakes
Run away from this, uncured sickness
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: Sepultura
Album: Beneath the Remains
Released: April 7, 1989
06:57 UTC