80s Metal, Glam, and Hard Rock Collide: Decide Which Album We Dig Out Next
Master of Puppets, Iron Fist, Slade’s MTV‑era glam, and Tora Tora’s late‑80s hard rock all hit the poll. Your vote decides which album gets the deep‑dive.
All right guys, time to decide which 80s metal record gets the next full Dig Me Out episode. You didn’t just nominate these albums; now you get to pick the one that moves from the ballot to the main stage.
The Albums
Metallica – Master of Puppets
nominated by Keith P. Miller
“Master of Puppets is Metallica’s best album. Songs about drugs, violence and power played with crushing precision.” Keith put this one forward, and if it wins, we’ll go deep on how a band this young made a record that still feels definitive.
Slade – Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply
nominated by Chip
Chip’s nomination pulls Slade back into the conversation as more than just source material for Quiet Riot. UK glam survivors trying to make sense of the MTV era, CBS Records, an Ozzy tour invite cut short when the bassist collapsed and was diagnosed with hepatitis—this ballot slot is all about that alternate history.
Tora Tora – Surprise Attack
nominated by Richard Waterman
“Late 80’s hard rock/metal album that needs diggin’ out.” Richard nailed the vibe. If you want the podcast to shine a light on a record that never got the legacy‑act treatment, this is the underdog.
Motörhead – Iron Fist
nominated by Patrick Testa
Patrick’s case is that Iron Fist has been dragged for years because Ace of Spades is untouchable and Lemmy himself knocked it. On the speakers it’s raw, fast, and live‑room loud, final album from the classic Lemmy/“Fast” Eddie/Phil “Philthy Animal” lineup. If you’ve ever thought Iron Fist got a raw deal, this is your chance to put your vote where your opinion is.
Your voting power
Here’s what happens when you vote in this poll:
The winning album becomes the next full Dig Me Out episode and long‑form post
We read member comments on air
We build a community rating from your scores and include it alongside our own
The result becomes part of the Dig Me Out catalogue to be rediscovered by a whole new audience