THe best of 80s metal

[ShortBuSX]

Anybody care to post some of your favs?

Motley Crue's Shout At the Devil was my intro into 80s hairbands/metal...and I still kinda like thier earlier albums, up until or after Theater of Pain

Heres Live Wire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjh562Kwul4)...in its origianl 80s video glory...but you may have to add a little volume.

AND Looks That Kill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_w5V0tyaPo&mode=related&search=)

[Big_Rob]

80's Hair Metal?
Hells yeah! :DR Now your talking!!!

Heres another favorite from the 80s

Ratt, Round and Round:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5gMeXz2YMw

[ShortBuSX]

Did you ever get a chance to check out Ratt's first ep? Very raw production, but a great album none the less...Sweet Cheater...Walkin The Dog...and a great version of Back For More!

[7lords]

The first live show I went to in Jr. High was Dokken and Krokus

Krokus

Midnight Maniac (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xufuS3rzds)

Ballroom Blitz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEnE5DHrJkE)

Dokken (you can't beat George!)

Just Got Lucky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECr98ZOnsig)

In My Dreams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7Yno5p2D30)

Breaking the Chains (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQb1t_Yw0S8)

And for my power ballad - Alone Again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1LWnSfpON0)

Can't find the video for Tooth & Nail

[ShortBuSX]

The first live show I went to in Jr. High was Dokken and Krokus

My first show was Dio(with Vivian Campell)...that was Jr. High for me too:D

To be honest I really hated Krokus as a kid...but since I got my Sirius(80s HairNation) I can appreciate them now.

What about "Our Love" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV7Zt5dvIL0)?

Or "Screaming In The Night" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQSJhL3_D_E)

[Big_Rob]

The first live show I saw was back On May 19th 1984. Ozzy with Crue opening.

It was the Bark at the Moon/Shout at the Devil tour, I was still in Middle School

[ShortBuSX]

I hardly even remember the video of Ratt's "Back For More" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHyBa0uEr30&mode=related&search=)...is that Tawny Katain playing the jukebox?


The first live show I saw was back On May 19th 1984. Ozzy with Crue opening.

It was the Bark at the Moon/Shout at the Devil tour, I was still in Middle School

That had to be one heck of a show! I remember reading about how Ozzy would torture/haze them on that tour.

[7lords]

I had (still have) Headhunter and The Blitz on cassette :D

[Big_Rob]

Did you ever get a chance to check out Ratt's first ep? Very raw production, but a great album none the less...Sweet Cheater...Walkin The Dog...and a great version of Back For More!

Ive got to look for that one on isohunt

[t_ross33]

I'll play! :D :DR

Cinderella (http://youtube.com/watch?v=zj4IiZDcIuU)

Krokus (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qZH5aY48BP8)

From Canada: KICK AXE (http://youtube.com/watch?v=FdEQa1Q983I) and

HELIX (http://youtube.com/watch?v=U_oBjinZQ7k)

and my favorite, the original Metal Queen, Lee Aaron (http://youtube.com/watch?v=B_UUn1Zp1M4) :R Druids, swords, a loincloth...

[ShortBuSX]

I had (still have) Headhunter and The Blitz on cassette :D

Ive got 2 bananna boxes full of 80's metal tapes...if I remember correctly I still have that Ratt ep:rolleyes: And several other gems...Im thinkin I gotta hook my tape deck up this afternoon!:DR

[ShortBuSX]

I'll play! :D :DR

Cinderella


Awe, how bout the 1st video? Man those chics were HOTT!(and I dont mean Cinderella):D

Somebody Save Me (http://youtube.com/watch?v=w_xUDFMv94s)

[7lords]

I hardly even remember the video of Ratt's "Back For More" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHyBa0uEr30&mode=related&search=)...is that Tawny Katain playing the jukebox?



That had to be one heck of a show! I remember reading about how Ozzy would torture/haze them on that tour.


Yep, that's Tawny (she's on the cover of Out of the Cellar too). And Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee played the cops. And comedian Milton Berle crashes the motorcycle at the end.

[ShortBuSX]

Ive started a topic...and I cant quit adding to it:o

Often I hated to admit it...but I really liked Bon Jovi's 7800 Degrees album, when they first hit the scene.

"In and Out Of Love" (http://youtube.com/watch?v=w_xUDFMv94s)

Or better YET! "Runaway" (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qkGOxMyy55c) BTW check out that tremelo loaded Tele?

[Big_Rob]

The Ozzy/Crue show was prolly one of the best shows Ive ever seen

[ShortBuSX]

Does anybody remember TNT? I saw these guys open for Stryper back in the day(but was a fan well before that)

Seven Seas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxcdb8Dqnic&mode=related&search=)

[marnold]

Can't find the video for Tooth & Nail
AFAIK, there never was one.

Dokken was my favorite group back in the day, but then there's always:

Iron Maiden
Wasted Years (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwB9zg7Tbx8)
Fear of the Dark (live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28GaKoCuobU)
The Evil That Men Do (live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWkezoe1hzg)

Judas Priest
You've Got Another Thing Coming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU7sBgjKDCI)
My all-time favorite: The Sentinel (live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgCe56T4HxU)
Screaming for Vengeance (live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liqT8X6PG3M)

R.J. Dio
Rainbow in the Dark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ_FgL5l1og)
King of Rock and Roll (live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3a04dsAmrE)

And some lesser known
Warlock (featuring Doro Pesch--Deutschland's best export since beer)
All We Are (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySuU7QpN9rI)

Femme Fatale
Waiting for the Big One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C63HkuBn3n4)

Gorky Park
Bang (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmVkWdiVfM)

Badlands (featuring Jake E. Lee)
Dreams in the Dark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boezt3HiT5g)

[t_ross33]

This is fun!

Y & T (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIPNpNKPjdE)

Quiet Riot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2J_UZ8lQU)

Warrant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIKjQbIF-lY)

Dio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Pv1QR0RL4)

Winger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZHVkJ1wVFM)

Lita Ford (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sa-4A7RrP8)

[sunvalleylaw]

I was more of a wave and punk guy than a metal guy back then, but I did like the sound of these guys and I think it counts as 80s metal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0coJxNgASs&mode=related&search=

:DR

[Tone2TheBone]

.....

Femme Fatale
Waiting for the Big One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C63HkuBn3n4)




Wow I had forgotten about Rick and Lorraine. Lorraine was smokin' hot back then and I remember Rick from a local band called the Suspenderz prior to his tenure in FF. This band started here in Albucrazy back in the rockin' 80s. Too bad they only had one album...I would have liked to have seen them skyrocket but the timing was bad.

[Spudman]

Slaughter

Forgot about these guys? ...and they have always been self produced. There are a couple of videos where Tim is still alive. Such a tragic loss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IF1VoVM6po

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eoYquU67eg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB1QB7rlPg&mode=related&search=

[t_ross33]

I gotta fever and the only thing that can cure it is MORE COWBELL! OK, maybe that's a cheezy SNL 70's reference, but what about:

Burnin' For You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo2Aypi0R2c)
or
Shooting Shark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU9Crc38eNc)


What about deez guyz?
Scorpions (http://youtube.com/watch?v=PHIhPieyvdg)

[Katastrophe]

I just compiled a CD of '80's metal... Here's one of my faves, from Helloween... "I Want Out." Listen to the note the singer holds at the end of the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mIxv56fSuY

[WackyT]

My favorite from the '80s has to be Photograph by Def Leppard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf2y3ZKX5iU

[Spudman]

Out of all the bands mentioned so far this is the only one still at the top of their game. Shhh....revolution.;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIX6B2tcezA

[SuperSwede]

Slaughter

Forgot about these guys? ...and they have always been self produced. There are a couple of videos where Tim is still alive. Such a tragic loss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IF1VoVM6po

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eoYquU67eg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB1QB7rlPg&mode=related&search=

Hey! I havent heard Slaughter for years! Damn good songs!
Thank you kind Spud.

[ShortBuSX]

And some lesser known
Warlock (featuring Doro Pesch--Deutschland's best export since beer)
All We Are (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySuU7QpN9rI)


What teenaged boy would forget DORO?!:eek: Giggity, giggity!!!


What about deez guyz?
Scorpions (http://youtube.com/watch?v=PHIhPieyvdg)

Found a copy of "Wortld Wide Live" on cd at a pawn shop for $3...had to have that in my collection again!

[Big_Rob]

Quiet Riot w/Randy Rhoads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxGuLsVpUXo

Wendy O Williams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlQTiOQJGWs

W.A.S.P.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsoLb-E7oy8

[Big_Rob]

What teenaged boy would forget DORO?!:eek: Giggity, giggity!!!

Mmmmmm Doro, the chick singer that wasnt afraid to show her,,, Giggity :D

[Tone2TheBone]

I always thought Stryper was a smokin' band. Smokin' Mesa Boogie sound. Great metal drum mix. Great vocals. Sans the sexual energy these guys still delivered. But they still looked like chicks. :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIkchk19GV8

[t_ross33]

More from the Canucks:

TRIUMPH (http://youtube.com/watch?v=rRDS9AwDF6g):R

[ShortBuSX]

When I was a kid I also hated Motorhead...but as an adult I totally dont get what that was all about...the songs are great!!! You cant help but sing along or rock out with some air guitar!:DR

Ace of Spades (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Vw402IaII&mode=related&search=)..."and dont forget the Joker!"

Eat the Rich (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odeNhMeh7wM)

My personal fav...Orgasmitron (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnSaNfG9tV4&mode=related&search=)

[ShortBuSX]

My favorite from the '80s has to be Photograph by Def Leppard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf2y3ZKX5iU

Ive always been a fan of "Pyromania" and none of the others...but lately Ive been diggin some of the songs off "High n Dry"(thanks to Sirius).

Under Fire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e8H8lJzh2w)

[marnold]

Ive always been a fan of "Pyromania" and none of the others...but lately Ive been diggin some of the songs off "High n Dry"(thanks to Sirius).

Under Fire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e8H8lJzh2w)
"High N Dry" is by far and away my favorite Leppard album, even though I was introduced to the band via "Pyromania."

[ShortBuSX]

"High N Dry" is by far and away my favorite Leppard album, even though I was introduced to the band via "Pyromania."

I liked Pyromania so much that I never really gave High N Dry a chance...and I loathed Hysteria on.

Hey in a somewhat 80s metal realted way...have yall ever heard Zwan's version of (the Iron Maden classic)Number Of The Beast (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skiUUrYxZeA)??? I dont care who you are and how much you may or may not like the origional...this version has something for everyone!!!:eek:

[marnold]

That Zwan version has to be the most unexpected Maiden cover I've ever heard. My favorite Maiden cover is this well-known cover of The Trooper (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_4aGXTHo7w).

[t_ross33]

On that note, how about this cover of Aces High (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkNAPJocNC8)

Back to the 80's Metal action: WASP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poYnW9aSn08)

This is more fun than a barrel of puppies :DR

[marnold]

And even more WASP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv3vWR5MAFs)

And I can't believe that no one has mentioned Queensryche (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS_DYUZISUw) (Operation: Mindcrime is the best metal album ever, IMO)

or Savatage Hall of the Mountain King (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia9gExU7jLE) and Edge of Thorns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWCndiZfrTc) (way different albums but both highly cool).

I also cannot believe that we have not mentioned THE 80s metal song Crazy Train (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqwsOcKK3ic).

[t_ross33]

I always thought it'd be b!tchin' to have a buzzsaw cod-piece like Blackie's :D

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b60/t_ross33/Blackielawless.jpg

Somehow seems so ridiculous now :rolleyes: Oh to be (really) young again.

Trev

[Spudman]

And I can't believe that no one has mentioned Queensryche (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS_DYUZISUw) (Operation: Mindcrime is the best metal album ever, IMO)


I did bro.

[marnold]

I did bro.
Hmmm. I even went through and reread the whole thread before posting that. Obviously my rereading skills leave something to be desired :)

[Spudman]

Hmmm. I even went through and reread the whole thread before posting that. Obviously my rereading skills leave something to be desired :)

Dude, who's gonna leave out The Ryche? (see post #25) If anybody forgot about them they would be flogged with a set of rusty D'Adarrios or Boomers. These guys are still as authentic as they were 20 years ago. The older music still holds up and the new stuff is great too. REVOLUTION!:cool: