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Which 80s Metal Albums Should We Rescue Next?
Remember staying up late on Saturday night to catch Headbangers Ball, waiting for that one video you had to see? Or racing home after school to catch the Dial MTV countdown, hoping your favorite band cracked the list?
Now it’s time to dig out those records and give them the spotlight they deserve in our upcoming season of Dig Me Out: 80s Metal.
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80s Metal Album Tournament Update: Which Record Will Get Rescued? 🤘
We’re in the middle of our January 80s Metal Album Tournament, and the DMO Union has some tough choices to make. Four listener-suggested albums are up for review, and each has a case to be rediscovered. Here’s where things stand:
Vain - No Respect is currently in the lead with 47% of the vote, hailed by fans as the glam metal album that never got its due. Every track is single-worthy, and it’s time more people gave it a spin.
Judas Priest - British Steel is holding steady at 27%. Packed with legendary tracks like Breaking the Law and Living After Midnight, it’s a cornerstone of heavy metal that deserves another deep dive.
Queensrÿche - Rage for Order sits at 20%, with voters praising its variety and inventiveness. It’s the album that bridges the band’s early metal roots and their more progressive later work—and it doesn’t get talked about nearly enough.
EZO - EZO is trailing at 7%, but some argue that its darker, more serious take on 80s metal deserves attention. Produced by Gene Simmons and featuring songwriting and backing vocals from some big names, it’s one of the more intriguing under-the-radar picks.
There’s still time to tip the scales! If you’ve ever wished more people knew about your favorite 80s metal albums—or if you want to have a say in what gets covered on the podcast—join the DMO Union and cast your vote.
Rage For Order is still my favorite Queensryche album. Incredibly underrated and I think the sound quality is perfect.
An episode on QR - R4O would be great.