Here they are.
1)Iron Maiden-Piece of mind
2)Def Leppard-Pyromania
3)Motley Crue-Shout at the devil
4)Dio-Holy Diver
5)Mercyful Fate-Melissa
6)Hanoi Rocks-Back to Mystery City
7)Metallica-Kill 'em all
8)Motorhead-Another perfect day
9)Satan-Court in the act
10)Twisted Sister-You can't stop rock n' roll
Iron Maiden and Def Leppard pulled to the front of the NWOBHM pack. MTV helped bands like Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Quiet Riot reach larger audiences. Metallica, Slayer and Exciter all released debuts that helped to lay down the foundations for thrash. KISS took off their make-up, more independent labels were popping up and more bands were emerging on both sides of the Atlantic.
***Next week will be my list for 1984. I consider 1984 to be the best year ever for metal. I don't think I could limit myself to just 10 so the list 1984 is going to be a top 25.
The Def Leppard and Hanoi Rocks would come out for me and get replaced with Thin Lizzy Thunder and Lightning and Slayer Show No Mercy. And just because I am really not a Metallica fan, I'd likely replace Kill 'em All with Twisted Sister You Can't Stop Rock and Roll.
ReplyDeleteFor sheer influence though, the Metallica would need to stay on the list.
1993 is a tough year, lots of great stuff...Ozzy, Grim Reaper, Y&T, Venom, Vandenberg, Quiet Riot, Zebra, Fastway, Triumph. good lord.
I'm amazed you can knock it down to a top 10 for 1982 and 1983, whew...
ReplyDeleteReaders of the Metal forces magazine back in the day voted also for IRON MAIDEN, DEF LEPPARD and DIO in the top 5 but ELIMINATOR by ZZ TOP ended number 1.
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