When Metal Ruled the 80s

When Metal Ruled 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.
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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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