History of Metal-1987. Was this the pinnacle of 80s hair metal? Were the ’’big 4’’ of thrash ready for the long haul? Did the Old school legend bands run out of gas ?

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English - May 20, 2022 00:10 - 55 minutes
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On this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1987. This is the most ground breaking year in the 80s metal explosion as it picks up where 1986 left off.

The Hair Nation scene is at the top of the charts and all over the metal mags and MTV with Career Topping releases from MOTLEY CRUE, DEF LEPPARD.

Part of the BIG 4 of Thrash is solidifying with releases by METALLICA and ANTHRAX.
Solo acts like ACE FREHLEY and DIO tour the states.

Are The legend acts like AEROSMITH , KISS, RUSH and BLACK SABBATH running out of gas?
All this and more as we revisit 1987 and take a deep dive into the HISTORY OF METAL.

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