1981

 

						THE YEAR IN REVIEW: 1981

It's 1981 and NWOBHM is in full bloom.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1981

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FORMED

Anthrax   Mötley Crüe   Mercyful Fate   Metallica   Pantera   Running Wild   Voivod   Virgin Steele

DISBANDED

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LINEUP CHANGES

Paul Di'Anno leaving Iron Maiden due to his heavy drinking. Samson's Bruce Dickinson           replaced Paul Di'Anno.

IMPORTANT EVENTS

Venom laid the groundwork for extreme metal (black & thrash especially) with their debut   album 'Welcome to Hell'.

IN MEMORIAM

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