The 1980s gave us some of the most collected and beloved metal albums in history, with bands like Metallica, Def Leppard, and Judas Priest defining an era. These records didn’t just sell — they became ...

These are our picks for the "Big 4" bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. That of course doesn't mean that there are only four legendary thrash bands, it just means they're the bands that are most ...