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Best hard rock of the 80's era
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Master of PuppetsMaster of Puppets by Metallica
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My favorite thrash cd of all time.
Appetite for DestructionAppetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses
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One of the angriest yet entertaining albums since The Sex Pistols' Nevermind The Bullocks.
Reign in BloodReign in Blood by Slayer
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Another great thrash album from Slayer.
Too Fast for LoveToo Fast for Love by Mötley Crüe
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Motley Crue's fastest, heaviest yet pop rockish album
Screaming for VengeanceScreaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest
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One of Pries'ts most successful and best.
Kill 'Em AllKill 'Em All by Metallica
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Metallica's grand debut. Anesthesia(Pulling Teeth) and Seek and Destroy are the highlights.
Piece of MindPiece of Mind by Iron Maiden
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My favorite Iron Maiden album. It's heavy yet melodic all in one album.
The Number of the BeastThe Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden
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One of Iron Maiden's best
Mob RulesMob Rules by Black Sabbath
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One of Black Sabbath's best with Ronnie James Dio
Pretty Hate MachinePretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails
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One of the last great 80's albums.
L.A. GunsL.A. Guns by L.A. Guns
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L.A. Guns greatest.
Ride the LightningRide the Lightning by Metallica
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One of the best albums from Metallica's early days.
Heaven & HellHeaven & Hell by Black Sabbath
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One of my favorite Sabbath albums of the 80's
Shout at the DevilShout at the Devil by Mötley Crüe
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One of Motley Crue's best
Out of the CellarOut of the Cellar by Ratt
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A great hair metal album
...And Justice for All...And Justice for All by Metallica
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Metallica's first and best with Jason Newstead.
South of HeavenSouth of Heaven by Slayer
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Slower than Reign In Blood but still heavy with better songwriting
Stay Hungry (25th Anniversary Edition)Stay Hungry (25th Anniversary Edition) by Twisted Sister
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A great theatrical album
Open Up and Say...Ahh!Open Up and Say...Ahh! by Poison
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A great album especially if you have the cover with the toungue uncensored.
Born AgainBorn Again by Black Sabbath
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Black Sabbath's album with Ian Gillan. Brilliant.
Quiet Riot - The Greatest HitsQuiet Riot - The Greatest Hits by Quiet Riot
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A good introduction to Quiet Riot's music. A great place to start.
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? by Megadeth
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My favorite of Megadeth 80's eras releases
Women and Children FirstWomen and Children First by Van Halen
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One of VH'S best with David Lee Roth.
Fair WarningFair Warning by Van Halen
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A great album with great guitar solos and riffs from Eddie Van Halen.
Back in BlackBack in Black by AC/DC
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AC/DC's best with Brian Johnson on vocals.
Diary of a MadmanDiary of a Madman by Ozzy Osbourne
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Ozzy's best album and the last studio album to feature Randy Rhoads on guitar.
Flick of the SwitchFlick of the Switch by AC/DC
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One of AC/DC's best of the 80's era. Second only to Back In Black.
TributeTribute by Ozzy Osbourne
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A great album and tribute to the late great Randy Rhoads.
Cocked & LoadedCocked & Loaded by L.A. Guns
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L.A. Guns were a great band and this is possibly their best album.
Shock TacticsShock Tactics by Samson
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Samson's best and some of Bruce Bruce aka Bruc Dickinson's greatest vocal work. Listening to this album you can see why he would be the best singer for the great Iron Maiden after he left this band.
I Love Rock N RollI Love Rock N Roll by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
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One of the best female fronted bands and albums of the 80's
The Eternal IdolThe Eternal Idol by Black Sabbath
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Black Sabbath's best album with Tony Martin on vocals.