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  1. Louder
    https://www.loudersound.com/features/100-rock-and-metal-songs-that-defined-the-1980s

    100 rock and metal songs that built the 80s - Louder

    • AC/DC - Back In Black The death of talismanic singer Bon Scott should have finished AC/DC. Instead, they signed up gravel-throated Geordie Brian Johnson and exploded back with the immense title track t… See more

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    AC/DC - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) Angus and co. serve up one of the greatest salutes to guitar music on the title track to their second Brian Johnson-fronted alb… See more

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    1982

    Accept - Fast As A Shark Faster, meaner and uglier than countrymen the Scorpions, Accept’s heart-racing Euro-metal helped usher in the imminent thrash scene – and never mor… See more

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    1983

    Def Leppard- Photograph The pinnacle of early 80s pop-metal and the song that turned the Sheffield oiks into the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal’s first global superstars… See more

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    Anthrax - Metal Thrashing Mad They might have been late out of the gate, but this early Anthraxclassic signalled their intent. Original singer Neil Turbin would soon be gone, but n… See more

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    What music influenced the '80s?
    This roundup features unforgettable tracks that defined an era, crafted by the legends of rock like The Police, U2, Van Halen, and Pink Floyd. Compiled by passionate music aficionados, this list isn't just about nostalgic hits—it's about capturing the rock spirit that made the '80s a golden era for guitar solos and power ballads.
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  2. Ranker
    https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-80s-rock-songs/ranker-music

    The 225+ Greatest '80s Rock Songs, Ranked By Fans

  3. Ultimate Classic Rock
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    The 20 Best ’80s Hard Rock Summer Songs - Ultimate …

    Jun 20, 2024 · The '80s are long gone, but these sentiments are eternal — and that's why you need The 20 Best '80s Hard Rock Summer Songs on your next playlist. 20. Motley Crue, "Kickstart My Heart"

  4. Apple Music
    https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/80s-…

    80s Hard Rock Essentials - Playlist - Apple Music

    Listen to the ’80s Hard Rock Essentials playlist on Apple Music. 100 Songs. Duration: 7 hours, 25 minutes.

  5. Loudwire
    https://loudwire.com/top-hard-rock-metal-albums-1980s

    Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s - Loudwire

  6. Loudwire
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    25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s - Loudwire

    Jul 17, 2024 · Admittedly, limiting a decade so rich in musical excellence to 25 entries is a pretty difficult feat, but this collection of songs defined rock radio, pop culture and the unique trends that...

  7. YouTube
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    80s Hard Rock Music Hits Playlist - Greatest 1980's Hard Rock Songs

  8. LiveAbout
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    Top Hard Rock Songs of the '80s - LiveAbout

    May 23, 2019 · Hard rock during the '80s was a lucrative style of music that brimmed with bands representing various genres. Here are some of the best!

  9. Spotify
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    80s Hard Rock - playlist by Spotify | Spotify

    Playlist · 80s Hard Rock · 100 items · 2.2M likes.

  10. Rolling Stone
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    The 200 Best '80s Songs: Top Tunes From The 1980s

    Nov 23, 2023 · A list of the greatest hits of music's wildest decade, from hip-hop to synth-pop to metal to goth. Find out which songs made the cut and why, from Biz Markie to Nena to My Bloody Valentine.

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