HEADBANGERS HISTORY

Some bands saved your life. Others melted your face.This episode of Headbanger’s History dives headfirst into the 1980s metal underground — the speed, the rage, and the rot. From the Bay Area’s thrash explosion to Florida’s death metal furnace, this is how two scenes rewrote the rules of heavy music forever. Featuring the early chaos of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and the rise of Death, Possessed, Morbid Angel, Obituary, and more — this is where the riffs got faster, the vocals got

Two completely different worlds.One decade. Welcome to Headbanger’s Yearbook: 1980–1989 (Audio Edition) — the unfiltered story of how Hair Metal and Hardcore Punk rose, collided, and shaped the sound of rebellion forever. On one side: Sunset Strip glamour, MTV saturation, and more hairspray than oxygen. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Poison, and Cinderella defined the look and sound of excess. On the other: DIY chaos and basement fury — Minor Threat, Black Flag, Bad Brains, and Cro-Mags built a

Support the channel and keep the riffs alive - find us on YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@HeadBangersHistory 1986 was a defining year in heavy metal, where thrash rose to dominance and glam ruled the airwaves. This Metal Yearbook episode dives deep into Metallica's game-changing Master of Puppets, Slayer’s uncompromising Reign in Blood, Megadeth’s razor-sharp political edge, and Anthrax’s NYC charisma. From Sepultura’s chaos in Brazil to Bathory’s black metal origins in Sweden, we cover the

Hosted by Fredd CarrollWhere every riff tells a story. ________________________________________ 🎧 EPISODE TITLE: 🎙 Devil Horns & Courtroom Lies: Satanic Panic vs. Heavy Metal 🔥 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: 🎙 Devil Horns & Courtroom Lies: Satanic Panic vs. Heavy Metal In the 1980s, heavy metal didn’t just melt faces—it scared the hell out of America. In this episode of Headbangers History, we rip into the moral hysteria that painted bands like Judas Priest, Slayer, and Twisted Sister as tools of the

🎙️ **EPISODE: 1986 – The Year Metal Ruled, Died, and Reborn**In this episode of *Headbangers History*, host Fredd Carroll rewinds to **1986** — a year of **masterpieces, mayhem, and metal milestones**. From the thrash metal holy trinity of *Master of Puppets*, *Reign in Blood*, and *Peace Sells…*, to the underground eruptions of Candlemass, Voivod, and Kreator, 1986 was the year the genre **hit its peak and paid the price**. We cover: * The tragic death of Cliff Burton * The rise of crossover

Headbangers History: Episode 1 - The Metal Genesis Get ready to crank the volume and dive headfirst into the electrifying origins of heavy metal with the premiere episode of Headbangers History: The Podcast! This high-octane journey blasts through the 1960s hard rock roots to Black Sabbath’s earth-shattering riffs, uncovering the raw rebellion and sonic fury that birthed a genre. Packed with iconic bands, defining moments, and the cultural upheaval that forged metal’s legacy, this episode is a