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When Metal Ruled the 80s

When Metal Ruled the 80s

The notorious stories behind the rise of metal, the genre that dominated the U.S. music scene during the '80s.

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The notorious stories behind the rise of metal, the genre that dominated the U.S. music scene during the '80s.
  • The Rise of Metal

    Episode 1 - 44 mins
    As seventies rock gets a makeover, a glitzy glam scene explodes into the charts.
  • Metal Goes Massive

    Episode 2 - 44 mins
    A gang of New Jersey rockers take the world by storm, and the rock lifestyle turns tragic.
  • Excess All Areas

    Episode 3 - 44 mins
    It's the end of the decade, when non-stop partying leads to a near death experience.
  • The Party's Over

    Episode 4 - 44 mins
    A musical revolution calls time on the glam rock party.

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