There's one thing Heavy Metal can be shamelessly proud of: the longevity of our favorite bands. The huge bands that emerged over 30 years ago continue to release powerful albums, and many releases continue to surprise fans year after year.
This week we're considering bands that released their first album in the 80s and judging their work today. Which of the bands that debuted in the 80s is doing best now? Check out the candidates and vote for the best band currently!
Which band from the 80s is the best today?
- Iron Maiden (36%)
- Metallica (27%)
- Megadeth (18%)
- Slayer (11%)
- Grave (4%)
- Anthrax (3%)
– Anthrax (First album Fistful of Metal from 1984, latest album For All Kings from 2016)
– Iron Maiden (First album Iron Maiden from 1980, last album The Book of Souls from 2015)
– Megadeth (First album Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! from 1985, latest album Dystopia from 2016)
– Metallica (First album Kill 'Em All from 1983, latest album Hardwired… to Self-Destruct from 2016)
– Sepultura (First album Morbid Visions from 1986, last album Machine Messiah from 2017)
– Slayer (First album Show No Mercy from 1983, last album Repentless from 2015)
