favorite 80s metal band

[Wayne L.]

VH isnt an 80's rock band last time I checked with Eddie's excellent guitar virtuosity & Dave's showmanship & bad ass attitude & bigger than life rock star personas because it would take a million years for 80's rock bands like Motley Crue, Bon Jovi & Ratt to record & release classic rock albums like Van Halen, Fair Warning & 1984. I do NOT have any personal favorite 80's rock bands at all but I like a few classic rock albums from that era like Out Of The Celler by Ratt, Shout At The Devil by Motley Crue, Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi, Metal Health by Quiet Riot & Appetite For Destruction by Guns-N-Roses.

[secrets]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
And let`s not forget the 80`s top underground success:

RUSH

9 Albums, all killer, no filler

Good choice Rush are amazing and way underrated.

Marillion were also a great 80's band. "Misplaced Childhood" is an excellent album. Not really "metal" though but still very good.

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

rock and roll all nite! i also love motley crue, aerosmith

[secrets]

Originally posted by MERRYKISSMASS2U
rock and roll all nite! i also love motley crue, aerosmith

Best Aerosmith album of the 80's is PUMP IMO, I think Dave loved that one too. Listen to ALAE and you'll some Aerosmith influence.

[thefive]

You know what I like the SCORPIONS a lot.

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by secrets


Marillion were also a great 80's band. "Misplaced Childhood" is an excellent album. Not really "metal" though but still very good.

Yes, although the Yanks will scratch their heads.

Strange comparisons with VH:

1) Fans cherish the early albums
2) Replaced fan favourite original vocalist with unpopular choice
3) Currently refuse to play early material
4) Ex-singer and band have media slanging matches
5) Fans yearn for reunion with original singer

[secrets]

I was going to make a similar comparison myself but you did it way better.

Fish made Marillion in the same way that DLR made Van Halen and both bands went down hill after these guys left.

Anyone out there who hasn't heard "Misplaced Childhood" should treat themselves; better than some of the 80's hair metal bands so far mentioned.

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by secrets
I was going to make a similar comparison myself but you did it way better.

Fish made Marillion in the same way that DLR made Van Halen and both bands went down hill after these guys left.

Anyone out there who hasn't heard "Misplaced Childhood" should treat themselves; better than some of the 80's hair metal bands so far mentioned.

If anyone is looking for a crash couse then buy their two 80`s live albums "Reel to reel" and "The theiving magpie" which feature all of their best songs and a full live version of the entire "Misplaced childhood" album.

Probably all the Marillion you`ll ever need.

Recommended if you love keyboard driven progressive rock with excellent melodies.

[hot for david]

my fav bands are :
STRATOVARIUS
HELLOWEEN
IRON MAIDEN
SKID ROW
POISON
METALLICA
GUNS N' ROSES
JUDAS PRIEST
PANTERA
n' i think that's all

[hot for david]

my fav bands are :

STRATOVARIUS
HELLOWEEN
IRON MAIDEN
SKID ROW
POISON
METALLICA
GUNS N' ROSES
JUDAS PRIEST
PANTERA
VAN HALEN
OZZY OSBOURNE