alice cooper

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deep purple

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Judas Priest

Kiss

Led Zeppelin

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Whitesnake

Y&T

Anthrax

In 1981 Scot Ian formed Anthrax along with Dan Spitz, Neil Turbin, Dan Lilker, and Charlie Benante. The first album, "Fistful of Metal" was released in 1983. After the first album Neil and Lilker were replaced by Joey Belladonna and Frank Bello. The second album, "Spreading the Disease" came out in 1985 and was their first release on a major label. The third album "Among the Living" came out in 1987. Then a fourth album in 1988 was released called "State of Euphoria". In 1990 "Persistence of Time" was released and afterwards Joey was kicked out of the band and replaced by John Bush. The next album "Sound of White Noise" was released in 1993 with Elektra Records. This album was very different from their usual sound. Dan Spitz left the band and in 1995 "Stomp 442" was released. After this album Elektra Records dropped the band. They are currently looking for a new record label and working on a new album.

Dio
These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Holy Diver, 1984 The Last In Line, 1985 Sacred Heart, 1987 Dream Evil, 1990 Lock Up the Wolves, 1993 Strange Highways, 1996 Angry Machines

The band Dio started back in 82, although Ronnie James Dio has been playing in bands since 1957! The following is a brief list of the main bands he played in over the years. Some of the bands he has been in and out of at different times: 57-58 The Vegas Kings, 58-61 Ronnie and the Rumbers and Ronnie and the Red Caps, 61-67 Ronnie Dio and the Prophets, 67-69 The Electric Elves, 69-70 The Elves, 70-75 Elf, 75-78 Rainbow, 79-82, 91-92 Black Sabbath, 82-97 Dio. In Italian Dio means "God", although Ronnie chose the name from some floridan mafia guy called Johnny Dio. The origonal line-up was Ronnie James Dio, Vivian Campbell, Vinny Appice, and Jimmy Bain. The current line-up is Dio, Appice, Jeff Pilson, Scott Warren, and Tracy Grijalva.

Dokken
These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Breaking the Chains, 1984 Tooth and Nail, 1985 Under Lock and Key, 1987 Back For the Attack, 1995 Dysfunctional, 1997 shadowlife

This band was from Los Angeles and started in 1982 by Don Dokken, George Lynch, Mick Brown, and Juan Croucier. In 1988 internal disputes between Lynch and Don caused the band to break up. Then in 1994 the band got back together and settled their disputes.

Exodus
Album titles were: 1985 Bonded by Blood, 1987 Pleasures of the Flesh, 1989 Fabulous Disaster, 1990 Impact is Imminent, and 1992 Force of Habit.

This is one of the earliest thrash metal bands. Kirk Hammett was part of the very first line-up although he left before any albums were recorded. Exodus made some good albums over the years but failed to match the commercial bands. They are still around and in 1997 recorded a live album. The current line-up is Paul Baloff, Rick Hunolt, Gary Holt, Jack Gibson, and Tom Hunting.

Faith No More

These are the album titles from left to right: 1985 We Care Alot, 1987 Introduce Yourself, 1989 The Real Thing, 1992 Angel Dust, 1995 King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime, 1997 Album of the Year

In 1981 Billy Gould, Mike Bordin, Wade Worthington, and Mike Morris form a band called Sharp Young Men, Which they changed to Faith No Man, then in 1982 Wade leaves the band and Roddy Bettum joins. Then Mike Morris gets kicked out and they change the name to Faith No More. In 1983 Chuck Mosely joins and in 1984 Jim Martin joins and the band signs with an independant label. In 1988 Mosely is fired for his attitude and drug problems and then sues the band. The band hires Mike Patton and in 1990 they were nominated for a grammy but lost. They become popular in the UK and hit the US top 10, and The Real Thing went double platinum. In 1993 Jim Martin is fired and Dean Menta ia hired. Then in 1996 Menta is fired and Jon Hudson joins.

Frehley's Comet
These are the album titles from left to right: 1987 Frehley's Comet, 1988 Second Sighting, 1989 Trouble Walkin'

Ace Frehley played in many small bands before joining Kiss in 1973. In 1978 each member of Kiss did a solo album and Frehley's was the best and sold the most copies. In 1982 Frehley was in an accident and was replaced by Vinnie Vincent. Some years later Frehley formed his own band called Frehley's Comet.

Gwar
These are the album titles from left to right: 1988 Hell-O, 1990 Scumdogs of the Universe, 1992 America Must be Destroyed, 1994 This Toilet Earth, 1995 Ragnarok, 1997 Carnival of Chaos

This is a heavy metal band from Virginia. They perform acts onstage while singing, each member wearing a different costume and up to 18 or more members at once participating, each with their own role. The members are also in a band called X-Cops. The current members are Dave Brockie, Mike Derks, Peter Lee, Casey Orr, Danyell Stampe, Chuck Varga, and Brad Roberts.

Jane's Addiction
These are the album titles from left to right: 1988 Nothing's Shocking, 1990 Ritual De Lo Habitual

Farrell started out in a band called Psi Com but it broke up due to religious beliefs. Farrell then went on to form Jane's Addiction, named after a drug addicted prostitute who supported the band during their early years. The band was an instant success. The lyrics talked about the dangers of the world like money, television, and especially the government. The albums were banned for a short time due to the graphic covers. Despite this the band hit the charts and Ritual De Lo Habitual went gold. Despite their success the band was falling apart. They would fist fight on stage and they were living up to their name, due to the fact that drugs were of high importance to the members. Eventually they broke up and Steve and Perry formed Porno For Pyros. That band failed and they reunited. They went on tour and sold out almost everywhere, some places within a matter of minutes! Eventually they broke up again, and have side projects going on. The line-up was Eric Avery, Steve Perkins, David Navarro, and Perry Farrell

King Diamond
These are the album titles from left to right: 1986 Fatal Portrait, 1987 Abigail, 1988 Them, 1989 Conspiracy, 1990 The Eye, 1995 The Spiders Lullabye, 1996 The Graveyard, 1998 Voodoo

This is a heavy metal band from Denmark. After the breakup of Mercyful Fate the frontman King Diamond started his own band. The music was similar to MF although the satanic influences were toned down and the lyrics were written as horror stories instead. Mercyful Fate has reformed and King Diamond is actually working with both bands now. The current line-up is King Diamond, Andy LaRocque, Herb Simonsen, Chris Estes, and John Herbert.

Krokus
These are the album titles from left to right: 1982 Headhunter, (not shown)1984 Blitz, Dirty Dozen, Metal Rendez-Vous, (not shown)One Vice at a time, Hardware

This band formed in Switzerland in 1974. After four years they went from playing a sound like Genesis to more of a heavy sound like AC/DC. The songs were basic and had repeated choruses. The band had many line-up changes over the years, the origional was Chris Von Rohr, Fernando Von Arb, Jurg Naegeli, Tommy Kiefer, and Freddy Steady.

Living Colour
These are the album titles from left to right: 1988 Vivid, 1990 Time's Up, 1993 Stain, 1995 Pride

This was a band from the US that started in 1984 with Vernon Reid, Muzz Skillings, William Calhoun, and Corey Glover. Vivid hit #6 in the US and the band was known as the nation's most articulate black rock band. In 1995 the band broke up and Reid released a solo album.

Lizzy Borden
These are the album titles from left to right: 1985 Love you to Pieces, 1986 Menace to Society, 1987 Terror Rising, 1987 Visual Lies, 1989 Master of Disguise

This band formed in 1983 in Los Angeles and took their name from the axe murderess. They used alot of horror imagery in their songs and onstage acts. In 1987 they disbanded and Borden went on to make a solo album called Master of Disguise. They were a good 80's metal band that released six albums before breaking up.

Megadeth
In 1982 Dave Mustaine started a band called "Fallen Angels". This band didn't work out and in 1983 Dave met Ellefson, and they got together with Kerry King (from Slayer) and a drummer named Lee Rash. This line-up was short lived and Kerry soon went strictly with Slayer and in 1984 Lee also quit. Then Gar Samuelson and Chris Poland joined. This line-up signed with Combat Records and in 1985 "Killing is my business...and business is good" was released. The next album was "Peace sells...but who's buying?" Before the release of this album Megadeth signed with Capitol Records which helped the band sell more copies and become more popular. After this album Chris was out of the band and Gar quit. So the next line-up was Behler and Jeff Young. They went on to make "So Far so Good...so What?" in 1988. Before the next album Dave kicked both Jeff and Behler out the band. The next line-up was Nick Menza, Marty Friedman and Ellefson. In 1990 they released "Rust In Peace" which many say is Megadeth's Best accomplishment. In 1992 the band were back in the studio and released "Countdown to Extinction". Then still going strong in 1995 they released "Youthanasia". Then the latest album "Cryptic Writings" was released with all the members still in tact.

Metallica
In 1981 Lars Ulrich met James Hetfield and together with Ron McGovney and Dave Mustaine, Metallica was formed. In 1983 Cliff Burton joined the band and Dave was kicked out, and replaced with Kirk Hammett. This line-up released the band's first album, "Kill em' all". In 1984 Metallica released their second album "Ride the Lightening". Despite the fact that radio stations and mtv did not promote their songs, somehow they managed to get many loyal fans and this album actually went Gold. In 1986 the third album, "Master of Puppets" is released and sells over 1 million copies in the U.S. alone! This album was known for it's "Thrash Metal" sound. During this same year Metallica toured Europe and tragically Cliff Burton, the bassist, was killed as the tour bus skidded off an icy road. Despite this tragedy the band continued and a new bassist named Jason Newsted joined. In 1988, the next album "...and Justice for All" was released and also sold many copies. In 1991 the band released the "Black Album" and the song Enter Sandman became an international hit. In 1996 the band then released "Load", which was followed up by the most recent album, "Reload".


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Ozzy Osbourne

These are the album titles from left to right: 1980 Blizzard of Oz, 1981 Diary of a Madman, 1982 Speak of the Devil, 1983 Bark at the Moon, 1986 The Ultimate Sin, 1987 Tribute, 1988 No Rest for the Wicked, 1991 No More Tears, 1993 Live and Loud, 1995 Ozzmosis, 1997 Ozzman Cometh

John Michael Osborne was born Dec. 3rd 1948 in England, and today is known as the godfather of Heavy Metal. The name "Ozzy" was given to him by some of his English school friends. In 1962 Ozzy joined a band called the "Black Panthers", then he proceeded thru a series of other small bands before joining "Earth" in 1968. This band consisted of Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler. The band found out that there was another band with the same name as "Earth", so they had to change it. They chose "Black Sabbath" after a Boris Karloff movie (1935). Black Sabbath went on to produce 8 albums with Ozzy. During all these years Ozzy rarely showed up for practice and was basically stoned all the time. Drugs were taking over Ozzy's life and causing conflicts with the other members. The band decided to fire Ozzy and in his place, Ronnie James Dio joined. After this Ozzy's friend Sharon suggested he start up his own band, and so with Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and Lee Kerslak, the band "Ozzy Osbourne" was formed. In 1982 the band was on their way to a show in Florida and the bus stopped for some repairs. The bus driver had a plane where they had stopped and invited some of them for a ride. The plane landed and then the driver took Randy and Ozzy's seamstress Rachel Youngblood for a ride. The driver was on coke and he drove the plane to the ground purposely trying to hit his ex-wife who was standing outside the bus. The plane crashed and exploded killing both Randy and Rachel. Ozzy and Sharon eventually married in 1982 and Brad Gillis joined the band but only shortly. The next member to join was Jake E. Lee. In 1983 "Bark at the Moon" was released and the band goes thru some member changes. Ozzy and Sharon also have their first child, Aimee Rachel. In 1984 Ozzy is admitted to the Betty Ford clinic for alcohol and drugs and Sharon gives birth to their second child, Kelly, and a year later they have a son named Jack. In 1986 "The Ultimate Sin" is released and Ozzy is sued by the parents of a boy who committed suicide, claiming that he was listening to "Suicide Solution" which they believed had subliminal messages that encouraged suicide. The Supreme court ruled that Ozzy was protected by the first amendment and that no lawsuits could be filed based on these claims. In 1987 "Randy Rhoads Tribute" is released, and "No rest for the Wicked" in 1988. During 1991 "No More Tears" was released and Ozzy wins a grammy award. In 1992 Ozzy announces the retirement tour saying that this would be his last tour. In the same year Black Sabbath is honored with a star at the rock walk in Hollywood. 1994 Ozzy takes home a grammy for "Best Metal Performance". In 1995 after a short retirement Ozzy announces that he's back and "Ozzmosis" is released. In 1996 Ozzy starts up "Ozzfest" and there are some more band changes. In 1997 "Ozzman Cometh" is released, and he teams up with Marilyn Manson on the Ozzfest tour and the N.J. Giants stadium cancels because of Manson. Ozzy takes them to court and wins. That same year Ozzy also reunites for 2 concerts with the origional members of Black Sabbath.

Queensryche
These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Queensryche, 1984 The Warning, 1986 Rage for Order, 1988 Operation Mindcrime, 1990 Empire, 1994 Promised Land, 1997 Here in the Now Frontier

This is a progressive metal band from the USA that made it pretty big, especially with the release of "Operation Mindcrime". The bands lineup has gone unchanged since they started in 1982, until recently in 97 when DeGarmo left the band. The last album lineup was: Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield.

Quiet Riot

These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Metal Health, 1984 Condition Critical, 1986 Quiet Riot III, 1988 Quiet Riot, 1993 The Randy Rhoads Years, (not shown) 1993 Terrified, (not shown) 1995 Down to the Bone

This band formed in 1975 with Kevin DuBrow, Randy Rhoads, Drew Forsyth, and Kelly Garni. This line-up released 2 albums that are now collector's items. In 1979 Rhoads left to join Ozzy Osbourne and Garni left being replaced with Rudy Sarzo. In 1983 they released "Metal Health" which became the first metal album in history to hit #1 on the US charts. This album included the popular song "Cum on Feel the Noize". The band went on to release "Condition Critical" and "Quiet Riot III" before briefly breaking up and regrouping with members DuBrow, Sarzo, Carlos Cavazo, and Frankie Banali. Each album drastically dropped down the charts and in 1988 they produced a self titled album with new singer, Paul Shortino. After this the band disbanded and in 1993 DuBrow formed a new Quiet Riot for a tour and album.

Ratt
These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Ratt, 1984 Out of the Cellar, 1985 Invasion of your Privacy, 1986 Dancing Undercover, 1988 Reach for the Sky, 1990 Detonator, 1991 (8191), and 1997 Collage

This metal band formed in 1983 in the USA with members Stephen Pearcy, Robbin Crosby, Warren DiMartini, Juan Croucier, and Bobby Blotzer. In the 70's they were called Mickey Ratt and then changed in 83. They released a mini album and had very close ties Motley Crue, which helped them get on with Atlantic Records in 1984. "Out of the Cellar" hit the Billboard top 20 and stayed there for six months. The band had many sell out concerts and received gold discs for their recordings. Crosby left after "Ratt N Roll" and Ratt disbanded in 93 when Pearcy announced a new project called Arcade and then Vertex in 96.

Scorpions

These are the album titles from left to right: 1972 Lonesome Crow, 1974 Fly to the Rainbow, 1975 In Trance, 1976 Virgin Killer, 1977 Taken By Force, 1979 Lovedrive, 1980 Animal Magnetism, 1982 Blackout, 1984 Love at First Sting, 1988 Savage Amusement, 1990 Crazy World, 1993 Face the Heat, 1996 Pure Instinct, and (not shown)1999 Eye to Eye

This band is from Germany, they started in 1966 and was very popular at one point. Their earlier stuff was pretty heavy and they were one of the world's most popular rock bands, selling over 20 million albums. Their big hit was "Wind of Change" in 1989, and they were the first Western band to ever meet a Soviet leader at the Kremlin. The current line-up is Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs, Rudolf Schenker, Ralph Rieckermann, and Herman Rarebell.

Slayer
These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Show No Mercy, 1984 Haunting the Chapel EP, 1985 Hell Awaits, 1986 Reign In Blood, 1988 South Of Heaven, 1990 Seasons In the Abyss, 1991 Decade of Aggression, 1994 Divine Intervention, 1996 Undisputed Attitude, 1998 Diabolus In Musica

This Heavy Metal band started in 1981 in LA by Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Dave Lombardo, and Tom Araya. At first they played songs by other bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden in small clubs. In 1983 the owner of Metal Blade Records saw them play and they made an offer to play a song (Aggressive Perfector) on a compilation album called Metal Massacre III in exchange for helping them to put out their own album. Show No Mercy proved to be a masterpiece by Metal fans and magazines. Haunting the Chapel was an EP and one song called "Chemical Warfare" is said to be the fastest song ever recorded. The music Slayer produced was heavy and fast and the lyrics had dark and satanic tones. Their Hell Awaits album sold over 100,000 copies in the US and many were beginning to notice the band. Rick Reuben of Def Jam records approached the band and they were the first metal band on that label. In 86 Reign In Blood came out and proved to be even faster, and became their first gold album, and is still considered the fastest speed metal album. It also made headlines because of the lyrics of "Angel Of Death" and the Nazi logos the band used. South of Heaven was slower and the lyrics consisted of Nazism, war, abortion, etc. They were still with Def Jam and were touring and keeping busy. Seasons in the Abyss was released and showed heavier music and lyrically consisted of war, serial killers, and fantasy related songs. This was their biggest selling album to date (1,000,000 copies). In 1992 fans were shocked when Lombardo was kicked out of the band for various problems with band members. Paul Bostaph was hired in his place and Slayer disappeared for awhile before releasing Divine Intervention, another fast and heavy album. During this time some controversy started over fans slicing themselves and scarring their arms and backs with the bands name. They said it was for dedication and loyalty to Slayer. Paul Bostaph ended up leaving the band and a guy named Jon Dette was hired. Slayer wanted to experiment with some punkish styles on the next album, Undisputed Attitude. In 97 Jon Bette was fired and Paul Bostaph returned. Then Diabolus In Musica was released and did quite well, although not as good as their previous releases.

Suicidal Tendencies
These are the album titles from left to right: 1983 Suicidal Tendencies, 1987 Join the Army, 1988 How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today, 1989 Controlled by Hatred...Feel Like ****...Deja-Vu..., 1990 Lights Camera Revolution, 1992 The Art Of Rebellion, 1993 Still Cyco After All These Years, 1994 Suicidal For Life, 1997 Prime Cuts, 1999 Freedumb

This band formed in 1982 in California. Their music style was punk/hardcore and the lyrics were political, personal, and confrontational, although they are sung with a sense of humor which kept the band different from others. Over the years they have become quite known and their music style has changed to a faster speed metal/funk sound. The singer Muir has also formed a side project called "Infectious Grooves". Current band members are Mike Muir, Mike Clark, Dean Pleasants, Brooks Wackerman, & Josh Paul.

Testament

These are the album titles from left to right: 1987 The Legacy, 1988 The New Order, 1989 Practice What You Preach, 1990 Souls of Black, 1992 The Ritual, 1994 Low, 1997 Demonic, 1999 The Gathering

This band was formed in 1985 and origionally called Legacy. They were known in the early 80's as being a Metallica clone, but as the years went on and the band members changed Testament became very heavy. After member Chriss Oliva's death the band regrouped and they added Death metal guitarist, James Murphy (from Death, Obituary, Cancer, & Disincarnate). He really changed the band's sound and image. The current lineup: Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, James Murphy, Steve DiGiorgio, & Dave Lombardo.

Venom
These are the album titles from left to right: 1981 Welcome To Hell, 1982 Black Metal, 1984 At War With Satan, 1985 Possessed, 1987 Calm Before The Storm, 1989 Prime Evil, 1991 Temples Of Ice, 1992 The Wastelands, 1997 Cast In Stone, 2000 Resurrection

Venom is an English metal band founded by Mantas, Cronos, and Abaddon. The first four albums were considered Black Metal and had a dark, heavy sound with satanic imagery. Mantas left the band and in 1987 when "calm before the storm" was released the band had hired 2 new guitarists, Mike Hickey and Jimmy C. Cronos also left taking the same 2 guitarists with him forming his own band "Cronos". This album had a very different sound due to Mantas and Cronos leaving the band. Mantas ended up returning and all the newer albums thereafter did not have a black metal sound. In 1997 Cronos also returned restoring the original lineup.

W.A.S.P.
These are the album titles from left to right: 1984 WASP, 1985 The Last Command, 1986 Inside the Electric Circus, 1989 The Headless Children, 1992 The Crimson Idol, 1995 Still Not Black Enough, 1997 K.F.D., 1999 Helldorado

Blackie Lawless was part of a band called "sister" in the 70's before WASP was around. They were a hard rock band from LA, with current members as: Blackie Lawless, Chris Holmes, Mike Duda, and Stet Howland

Yngwie Malmsteen
These are the album titles from left to right: 1984 Rising Force, 1985 Marching Out, 1986 Trilogy, 1988 Odyssey, 1990 Eclipse, 1994 The Seventh Sign, 1995 magnum Opus, 1996 Inspiration, 1997 Facing the Animal, 1999 Alchemy

Yngwie Malmsteen is one of the most influential and talented guitarists in the world. He grew up in Sweden and his classical style quickly became known throughout Europe. Yngwie's worldwide popularity grew when he joined Ron Keel and then later went on to be part of Alcatrazz. His solo career has no doubt brought him further fame and many talented musicians have had the chance to be part of his lineup.

Alice In Chains
These are the album titles from left to right: 1990 Facelift, 1992 Dirt, 1995 Alice In Chains

Alice In Chains formed in 1987 in Seattle. They signed with Columbia and released their first album which did considerably well. They began touring with many well known bands like Megadeth & Slayer. The band was nominated for a few awards. Some of their albums went gold and they seemed to be a promising band until drugs and internal problems began to break them apart.

Bruce Dickinson

These are the album titles from left to right: 1990 Tattooed Millionaire, 1994 Balls To Picasso, 1996 Skunkworks, 1997 Accident of Birth, 1998 The Chemical Wedding

Bruce Dickinson was born in 1958 in England. He started out in the band Samson and then left to join Iron Maiden in 1981. Then in the 1990's Bruce left Iron Maiden to pursue a solo career and focus on some other activities such as fencing, piloting and hopes of becoming a novelist by writing two books. One was a comic book named "The Adventures of Lord Iffy Boatrace" and his second was "The Missionary Position". After releasing 5 Full length albums on his own he decided to rejoin Iron Maiden in 1999.

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Queen
The British rock band Queen was one of the most popular groups of the 1970s. The Members were Freddy Mercury (1946-1991), Brian May (b. 1947), John Deacon (b. 1951) and Roger Taylor (b. 1949).
Queen was known for heavy metal, glam rock and camp theatrics with a sound of layered guitars and overdubbed vocals.

The group was grounded in 1971 when Brian May (guitar) and Roger Taylor (drums) quitted Smile and formed a new group with Freddie Mercury (vocals and piano). A few months later John Deacon (bass) completed the line-up. Over the next two years all four members completed college. In 1973 they began to concentrate on their career.

The first album "Queen" was released and the band set out her first tour. The next album "Queen II" unexpectedly became their breakthrough in 1974 after a successful gig at "Top of the Pops".
Before the end of 1974 Queen's third album "Sheer Heart Attack" was released and "Killer Queen" climbed to number two on the British charts.

Their fourth album "A Night at the Opera" (1975) was the most expensive rock record ever made at the time of its release, but their hard work paid off. The first single "Bohemian Rhapsody" took three weeks to record and consisted of many overdubs. The song became their greatest hit and was accompanied by one of the first conceptual music videos.

Queen became a legend in rock music and continued to work at a fast rate. "A Day at the Races" (1976), "News of the World" (1977), "Jazz" (1978), "Live Killers" (1979), "The Game" (1980), "Flash Gorden" (1980) and "Hot Space" (1982) were successful albums.

During the 80s Queen's popularity decreased in the US, but the group began touring foreign markets in Latin America, Asia and Africa and a new album was released: "The Works (1984). In 1985 Queen played successful at the charity concert "Live Aid".
At the end of the 80s sales dropped for Queen in the US. In Europe their albums "A Kind of Magic" (1986), "Live Magic" (1986) and "The Miracle" were sold reasonably well.

By 1991 the group scaled down its activity and rumors circulated about Freddie Mercury's health. The album "Innuendo" (1991) was more successful than former records.
In November Mercury issued a statement confirming that he had AIDS. Two days later the flamboyant singer was dead.

A memorial concert at Wembley Stadium, which was broadcast to an international audience featured artists as Elton John, David Bowie, Liza Minelli and George Michael in April 1992 meant a farewell to Queen.

In 1995 "Made in Heaven" was released. The album featured Mercury's pre-recorded vocals with a background of the group's living members.


Selected Discography
Greatest Hits I & II
Sheer Heart Attack
A Night at the Opera
A Day at the Races
The Game
The Works
A Kind of Magic
Live Magic
The Miracle
Innuendo

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Best heavy-metal albums of all times
Type O Negative: Slow Deep And Hard (Roadrunner, 1991)
Metallica: Master Of Puppets (Elektra, 1986)
Kyuss: Blues For The Red Sun (Dali, 1992)
Guns and Roses: Appetite for Destruction (Geffen 1987)
Jane's Addiction: Ritual de lo habitual (Warner 1990)
Napalm Death: From Enslavement to Obliteration (Earache 1988)
Fear Factory: Demanufacture (Roadrunner 1995)
Dream Theater: Images And Words (Atco, 1992)
Electric Wizard: Come My Fanatics (Rise Above, 1999)
Sepultura: Roots (Roadrunner, 1996)
Rage Against the Machine: self-titled (Epic 1992)
Cathedral: Forest of Equilibrium (Earache 1991)
Voivod: Nothingface (Combat, 1989)
My Dying Bride: The Angel & The Dark River (Peaceville, 1995)
Blue Oyster Cult: Secret Treaties (1974)
Megadeth: Peace Sells (Capitol, 1986)
AC/DC: Back In Black (1980)
Korn: self-titled (Epic 1994)
Enslaved: Eld (Osmose, 1997)
Tool: Aenima (Zoo Entertainment 1996)
Pantera: Cowboys From Hell (Atlantic, 1990)
Marlyn Manson: Antichrist Superstar (Nothing 1996)
Queens Of The Stone Age: Songs For The Deaf (Interscope, 2002)
Aerosmith: Toys In The Attic (Columbia, 1975)
Death: Leprosy (Combat, 1988)
Paradise Lost: Gothic (Peaceville 1991)
Helloween: self-titled (Noise 1985)
Anthrax: Among the Living (Island 1987)
White Zombies: La Sexorcisto (Geffen, 1992)
Prong: Beg To Differ (Epic, 1990)
Deicide: Deicide (Roadrunner, 1990)
Deftones: Adrenaline (Maverick 1995)
Judas Priest: Sad Wings Of Destiny (Gull, 1976)
Nuclear Assault: Game Over (Combat 1986)
Cro-Mags: Best Wishes (Profile, 1989)
Slayer: Reign in Blood (Def Jam 1986)
Warrior Soul: Salutations from the Ghetto Nation (Geffen 1992)
Danzig: Danzig (Def American, 1988)
Obituary: Slowly We Rot (Roadrunner, 1989)
Van Halen: Van Halen (WB, 1978)
Iron Maiden: self-titled (EMI 1980)
System Of A Down: System of a Down (1998)
Queensryche: Operation: Mindcrime (EMI 1988)
Slipknot: Slipknot (Roadrunner, 1999)
Entombed: Wolverine Blues (Earache, 1993)
Manowar: Battle Hymns (Liberty, 1982)
Motorhead: No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (Bronze 1981)
Def Leppard: Pyromania (Polygram, 1983)
Emperor: In The Nightside Eclipse (Century Black, 1994)
Brujeria: Matando Gueros (Roadrunner 1993)
Brutal Truth: Need to Control (Earache 1994)
Venom: Black Metal (1982)
Cradle Of Filth: Dusk and Her Embrace (Music For Nations, 1997)
Acid Bath: When The Kite String Pops (Rotten, 1994)
Anathema: Serenades (Peaceville, 1993)
We: Dinosaur Futurobic (Black Balloon, 2002)
Eyehategod: In the Name of Suffering (Convulsion, 1990)
Queen: Sheer Heart Attack (Elektra, 1974)
Journey: Look Into The Future (Columbia, 1976)
Joan Jett: I Love Rock And Roll (Boardwalk, 1981)
Heart: Heart (Epic, 1985)
Kiss: Kiss (Casablanca, 1974)
Sacred Reich:
Extreme:
Faster Pussycat:
LA Guns: LA Guns (Polydor, 1988)
Flotsam & Jetsam: Doomsday For The Receiver (Metal Blade, 1986)
Exciter:
Tesla:
Cinderella:
Virgin Steele:
Immortal: Battles In The North (Osmose, 1994)
Rush: Permanent waves (1980)
Saint Vitus:
Warrant:
Exodus:
Sadus:
Morbid Angel: Altars of Madness (Earache 1989)
Testament:
Vicious Rumour:
Sanctuary:
Giuffria:
House Of Lords:
Montrose: Montrose (Warner, 1973)
Darkthrone: A Blaze In The Northern Sky (Peaceville, 1991)
Motley Crue: Shout At The Devil (Elektra, 1983)
Twisted Sister: Stay Hungry (Atlantic, 1984)
Diamond Head: Lightning to the Nations (D.H. Music 1980)
Saxon: Wheels of Steel (Carrere 1980)
Riot: Fire Down Under (Elektra 1981)
Mercyful Fate: A Corpse without Soul (Rave On 1982)
Accept: Restless and Wild (Brain 1982)
Ronnie James Dio: Holy Diver (Vertigo 1983)
Twisted Sister: Stay Hungry (Atlantic 1984)
Live: Throwing Copper (Radioactive, 1994)
Celtic Frost: Into the Pandemonium (Noise 1987)
Ozzy Osbourne: Randy Rhoads Tribute (Epic 1987)
Joe Satriani: Surfing with the Alien (Relativity 1987)
Faith No More: Real Thing (Slash 1989)
Terrorizer: World Downfall (Earache 1989)
Skid Row: self-titled (Atlantic 1989)
Carcass: Symphonies of Sickness (Earache 1989)
Nailbomb: Point Blank (Roadrunner)
Mayhem: De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (DSP 1994)
At the Gates: Slaughter of Soul (Earache 1996)
Samhain: Initium (Plan 9, 1984)
Bathory: self-titled (Black Mark 1984)
Yngwie J. Malmsteen: Rising Force (Polydor 1984)
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet (Mercury 1986)

newer rock,kid rock

http://www.kidrock.com/

uncle kracker

http://www.unclekracker.com/

more older metal,,,,dokken


http://gregs-house-of-hair.com/ghohdokken.html

lita ford

http://home.att.net/~Dusters100/LITA.html

cinderella


http://www.angelfire.com/rock/glambandcinderella/index2.html

black sabbath

Paranoid
war pigs
Generals gathered in their masses
just like witches at black masses
evil minds that plot destruction
sorcerers of death's construction
in the fields the bodies burning
as the war machine keeps turning
death and hatred to mankind
poisoning their brainwashed minds, oh lord yeah!

Politicians hide themselves away
they only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor

Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait 'till their judgement day comes, yeah!

Now in darkness, world stops turning
ashes were the bodies burning
No more war pigs of the power
Hand of god has struck the hour
Day of judgement, god is calling
on their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings

OH LORD YEAH!


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Iron Man

Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
Can he walk at all,
Or if he moves will he fall?
Is he alive or dead?
Has he thoughts within his head?
We'll just pass him there
why should we even care?

He was turned to steel
in the great magnetic field
Where he travelled time
for the future of mankind

Nobody wants him
He just stares at the world
Planning his vengeance
that he will soon unfold

Now the time is here
for Iron Man to spread fear
Vengeance from the grave
Kills the people he once saved

Nobody wants him
They just turn their heads
Nobody helps him
Now he has his revenge

Heavy boots of lead
fills his victims full of dread
Running as fast as they can
Iron Man lives again!

Metallica

One

I can't remember anything
Can't tell if this is true or dream
Deep down inside I feel to scream
This terrible silence stops me

Now that the war is through with me
I'm waking up, I cannot see
That there's not much left of me
Nothing is real but pain now

Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, wake me

Back in the womb it's much too real
In pumps life that I must feel
But can't look forward to reveal
Look to the time when I'll live

Fed through the tube that sticks in me
Just like a wartime novelty
Tied to machines that make me be
Cut this life off from me

Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, wake me

Now the world is gone I'm just one
Oh God help me Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh Oh please God, help me

Darkness
Imprisoning me
All that I see
Absolute horror
I cannot live
I cannot die
Trapped in myself
Body my holding cell

Landmine
Has taken my sight
Taken my speech
Taken my hearing
Taken my arms
Taken my legs
Taken my soul
Left me with a life in Hell


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megadeth
SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION

You take a mortal man,
And put him in control
Watch him become a god,
Watch peoples heads a'roll
A'roll...

Chorus Just like the Pied Piper
Led rats through the streets
We dance like marionettes,
Swaying to the Symphony...
Of Destruction

Acting like a robot,
Its metal brain corrodes.
You try to take its pulse,
Before the head explodes.
Explodes...

Chorus

Solo-Marty

The earth starts to rumble
World powers fall
A'warring for the heavens,
A peaceful man stands tall
Tall...

Chorus

zz top chat


http://www.zztop.com/zzchat.htm

pink floyd lyrics
Young Lust
I am just a new boy,
Stranger in this town.
Where are all the good times?
Who's gonna show this stranger around?

Ooooo I need a dirty woman.
Ooooo I need a dirty girl.

Will some woman in this desert land,
Make me feel like a real man?
Take this rock and roll refugee.
Ooo Babe, set me free.

Ooooo I need a dirty woman.
Ooooo I need a dirty girl.
Ooooo I need a dirty woman.
Ooooo I need a dirty girl.
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Comfortably Numb
Hello.
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone home?

Come on, now.
I hear you're feeling down.
Well I can ease your pain,
Get you on your feet again.

Relax.
I need some information first.
Just the basic facts:
Can you show me where it hurts?


There is no pain, you are receding.
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're sayin'.
When I was a child I had a fever.
My hands felt just like two balloons.
Now I got that feeling once again.
I can't explain, you would not understand.
This is not how I am.
I have become comfortably numb.


Ok.
Just a little pinprick.
There'll be no more --Aaaaaahhhhh!
But you may feel a little sick.

Can you stand up?
I do believe it's working. Good.
That'll keep you going for the show.
Come on it's time to go.


There is no pain, you are receding.
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're sayin'.
When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse,
Out of the corner of my eye.
I turned to look but it was gone.
I cannot put my finger on it now.
The child is grown, the dream is gone.
I have become comfortably numb.

ZZ Top
Eliminator (1983)
Gimme All Your Lovin

I got to have a shot of what you got is oh so sweet.
You got to make it hot, like a boomerang I need a repeat,

Gimme all your lovin', all your hugs and kisses too,
Gimme all your lovin', don't let up until we're through,

You got to whip it up and hit me like a ton of lead,
If I blow my top will you let it go to your head?

Gimme all your lovin', all your hugs and kisses too,
Gimme all your lovin', don't let up until we're through.

You got to move it up and use it like a scrweball would.
You got to pack it up, work it like a new boy should.

Gimme all your lovin', all your hugs and kisses too.
Gimme all your lovin', don't let up until we're through.

More from artist :
ZZ Top



More from album :
Eliminator

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ZZ Top
Eliminator (1983)
Sharp Dressed Man

Clean shirt, new shoes
and I don't know where I am goin' to.
Silk suit, black tie,
I don't need a reason why.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
coz every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

Gold watch, diamond ring,
I ain't missin' a single thing.
And cufflinks, stick pin,
when I step out I'm gonna do you in.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
coz every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

Top coat, top hat,
I don't worry coz my wallet's fat.
Black shades, white gloves,
lookin' sharp and lookin' for love.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
coz every girl grazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

SLIPKNOT

http://www.people-equal-****.com/

Y&T

http://www.catalystclub.com/bios/y&t_bio.html

if anyone knows anymore heavy metal bands and thier web links ,please add to this thread,,,,thanks and i hope everyone enjoyed,,,,,;)

Originally posted by hollylove
Exodus
Album titles were: 1985 Bonded by Blood, 1987 Pleasures of the Flesh, 1989 Fabulous Disaster, 1990 Impact is Imminent, and 1992 Force of Habit.

This is one of the earliest thrash metal bands. Kirk Hammett was part of the very first line-up although he left before any albums were recorded. Exodus made some good albums over the years but failed to match the commercial bands. They are still around and in 1997 recorded a live album. The current line-up is Paul Baloff, Rick Hunolt, Gary Holt, Jack Gibson, and Tom Hunting.

Actually, Paul Baloff died last year of a stroke. Steve Sousa replaced him in the mid-80's.

thanks for the update ,,,,,:( ;) thats sad,but you hardly ever hear what happens to them,,

something i found on exodus

Good friendly violent fun? Yeah, the perfect call to arms for Exodus. The band was good, very ****ing good. Friendly? Most of the time, as long as you weren't a poseur. The violence is unquestionable. And it is fun, head banging, stage diving, mosh inducing Thrash till death fun.

Thrash fans will recognise the opening line as a lyric from "The Toxic Waltz", Exodus' tribute to their fans, back from the days when a mosh pit was a swirling maelstrom of bodies colliding chaotically in a ballet of controlled aggression. (OK, so "ballet" may not be the most appropriate word, but it beats the "Simon says jump up and down on the spot" deal which passes for moshing now.) If you can imagine the pit, it is the perfect visual representation of Exodus' music.

While many rave about Exodus' incendiary debut 'Bonded By Blood' as being their finest hour, I far prefer 'Fabulous Disaster'. This album shows the band at the peak of their powers. They had perfected their own distinctive sound. **** Hanneman and King, Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt were the perfect Thrash guitar duo. Their guitar tone here borders on Death Metal at times, using dual rhythm and dual leads to amazing effect at times. At times, it is so heavy as to be percussive. Check the title track, "The Toxic Waltz" and the unlisted cover of AC/DC's "Overdose" for evidence.

That's not to say all the band could do was heavy. Far from it. There is a cover of "Low Rider", a little out of place, but far superior to the mangling Korn gave it. "Cajun Hell" is a real surprise. It starts with a zydeco flavoured introduction, and mixes a little Southern boogie with crushing metal, in a style Down would be proud of.

However, swamp rock isn't what you listen to Exodus for primarily. No, heads down, heavy duty Thrash is the main reason for listening to Exodus. It is here by the truckload. Basically, any track here will have you banging your head and shouting along with Steve Souza. You get Hardcore style massed backing vocals, lyrics ranging from political satire to social comment, to silly metal fun.

There have always been two songs on this album I have never liked. Musically, there is nothing wrong with them, it is the lyrics, and it is not necessarily a bad thing either. "The Last Act Of Defiance" and "Like Father, Like Son" are both incredibly dark, violent songs, one about a prison riot, the other about child abuse. Imagining the carnage described on the first track and Souza screaming "please Daddy, no more!" on the second have always chilled me to the bone. Powerful.

Exodus was one of the first thrash metal bands to appear in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US together with other great names like Metallica, Megadeth, Heathen etc. The band was originally formed in 1981 but broke up in 1992 to once again reform in 1997. They signed a record deal with Torrid Records in 1984 but because of company problems their debut wasn't released until 1985 by Combat Records. The vocalist Paul Baloff died of a massive stroke in early 2002 but the remaining members are still keeping the band alive.

if anyone has some bands to add,please feel free to do so,,,;)

anyone :confused:

Originally posted by hollylove
anyone :confused:

I will...after I look through the whole list, which I haven't done yet......:wave:

ok thanks hun,i thought you would know since you use eddie as your avatar,i use to draw him all the time,thanks for helping hun,;)