Could you recommend me some hidden gems from the 80's please?

[EuroJR]

I've given up hope there would be any good new music. And all the albums by the veteran bands (after the 90's) are just bad. Mediocre at best.

So. I know there are lots of stuff at the 80's that I never knew of, hidden gems if I should say.

Could you recommend me something from the 80's hard rock/AOR/metal (even prog) that I don't know yet.
I prefer good sound quality/vocals and catchy choruses. No monster cookie vocals or double bass.
IMO Screaming For Vengeance > Painkiller for example.

Thank you in advance.

[Fat_Elvis]

I always say Blue Tears, but you may already know them.

[EzyRider]

(1986) Metal Church - The Dark FULL ALBUM [HQ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjUjmL9mSXE

[dmbrocker]

I always say Blue Tears, but you may already know them.

Yeah, their debut is just perfect.

I’d recommend Slik Toxik’s Doin’ the Nasty, Sleeze Beez’s Screwed, Blued & Tattooed, and Dirty Looks’ first two albums, but you’ve probably already heard of those, too.

[jhenders]

Rox Diamond from 1992 is great!
Big Bad Wolf S/T also!
Stun Leer "Once"

[VinnieVincentsVag]

I've given up hope there would be any good new music. And all the albums by the veteran bands (after the 90's) are just bad. Mediocre at best.

So. I know there are lots of stuff at the 80's that I never knew of, hidden gems if I should say.

Could you recommend me something from the 80's hard rock/AOR/metal (even prog) that I don't know yet.
I prefer good sound quality/vocals and catchy choruses. No monster cookie vocals or double bass.
IMO Screaming For Vengeance > Painkiller for example.

Thank you in advance.

‘Heavy Pettin’ - Lettin’ Loose 1983 (1st album). Reminds me of “High n Dry” era Def Leppard. Produced by Brian May
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvA ... oWDGNaO3Q8

[cowpins]

The Big F

https://youtu.be/bD1kS7sHsbY?si=asUxADypHl7-AmfI

[VinnieVincentsVag]

King Kobra - “Ready to Strike”
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyX ... BmgcAU50ym

[BulletProofPoet]

If you want AOR then give, Signal - Loud and Clear, a listen.

The Loveless - A Tale of Gin and Salvation, maybe my favorite album ever.

[muffinman14]

I’ll be 48 in a week and never heard this hit song until this year: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j3QLFFVFp ... 5pIGRyZWFt

It’s not like it’s the greatest but I listen to it all the time now, not sick of it at all!

[Bono Nettencourt]

I’ll be 48 in a week and never heard this hit song until this year: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j3QLFFVFp ... 5pIGRyZWFt

It’s not like it’s the greatest but I listen to it all the time now, not sick of it at all!

Jeezis God were you raised in a cave? That was the lead top 20 single from a #1 album...

[kytepunches]

I don’t know how big Helix was in your neck of the woods. But they has some solid 80’s albums. Some were overlooked like Wild In The Streets. : https://youtu.be/JcIl65i73pk?si=hglyW2pLMYTnqFuq

[HoldenSSV]

Von Groove - Von Groove
Strangeways - Walk In The Fire
Harem Scarem - S/T, Mood Swings
Beau Coup
Helix - Long Way To Heaven
Coney Hatch - Friction

[daveg]

Kings of the Sun -
Serpentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyEwj4E ... gsofthesun

Cats in Boots -
Her Monkey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ODLn_X ... albanger87

Sven Gali
Under the Influence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3FW9Uu ... enGaliVEVO

Big House
Dollar in My Pocket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLvsQb ... l=NohWhone

Four Horsemen
Rockin is My Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9GCA0c ... ohnnyRingo

[EzyRider]

Frank Marino – The Power Of Rock And Roll (1981)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Aqo69bVmk

[dmbrocker]

Kings of the Sun -
Serpentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyEwj4E ... gsofthesun

Cats in Boots -
Her Monkey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ODLn_X ... albanger87

Sven Gali
Under the Influence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3FW9Uu ... enGaliVEVO

Big House
Dollar in My Pocket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLvsQb ... l=NohWhone

Four Horsemen
Rockin is My Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9GCA0c ... ohnnyRingo

Good call on all of those, especially the Cats In Boots and Big House songs.

[HueyRamone]

DAD - Rim of Hell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfcN1Rc7CN0

[john3232]

I've given up hope there would be any good new music. And all the albums by the veteran bands (after the 90's) are just bad. Mediocre at best.

So. I know there are lots of stuff at the 80's that I never knew of, hidden gems if I should say.

Could you recommend me something from the 80's hard rock/AOR/metal (even prog) that I don't know yet.
I prefer good sound quality/vocals and catchy choruses. No monster cookie vocals or double bass.
IMO Screaming For Vengeance > Painkiller for example.

Thank you in advance.

Rescue Me - Y&T
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erm55NomCFQ

[Kid-Wicked]

jorn
kick axe
sweet water
wig wam
hell in the club
dust bowl junkies

[Whatever Happened To…]

The Ultras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw3n_PIGgU0

Bang Gang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKKEWVEaHYo

Shooting Gallery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WIw0tAhfRU

The Dirty Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2WhkNxK9QE

Kill City Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5iG_rVuKU

[Hellsinkey]

Androids- Let It All Out
Baby Tuckoo- Force Majeure
Coney Hatch-s/t
Cobra- First Strike
Gringos Locos- s/t
Heavy Pettin- Lettin Loose & Rock Ain't Dead
Helix- No Rest For The Wicked & Walkin' The Razor's Edge
Havana Black- Indian Warrior
Hughes/Thrall- s/t
Kick Axe- Vices
Kings Of The Sun- s/t
Kix- s/t
Mentors- To The Max (ok, it's 90's)
Outlaws- Los Hombres Malo
Pretty Maids- Future World
Racer X- Second Heat
S.A.D.O.- Dirty Fantasy
Shotgun Messiah- s/t & Second Coming
Signal- Loud And Clear
Smack- On You & Rattlesnake Bite
The Storm- s/t
Unruly Child- s/t
Waysted- Save Your Prayers
Victory- Cuture Killed The Native
Vinnie Vincent Invasion- s/t
Yngwie Malmsteen- Odyssey & Marching Out

[aznsquirt]

Both Spread Eagle CDs even though they're technically the 90s.

[daveg]

hell in the club

Awesome band (although not 80's)
We'll never leave the Castle is great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY-fiyF ... rsMusicsrl

Another recent band that has a strong 80's vibe is Temple Balls
TOTC sounds like a song that Skid Row would have released between S/T and Slave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5e280O ... rsMusicsrl

[LillianRoxyFA]

Tall Stories - both the S/T and Skyscraper (Frontiers 2009) are excellent. Augeri is a beast on these records.

Tyketto - "Shine" - this is the Augeri fronted version. The very definition of hidden gem.

Cry Wolf - "Crunch" - Slick and classy hair metal.

David Drew - "Safety Love" - More Billy Idol that anything else, but amazing AOR regardless.

Try the later Pink Cream 69 albums with David Readman. "Endangered" and "Thunderdome" are great.

Saraya - "When the Blackbird Sings" - Huge sounding record and Sandi just wails.

[Love_Industry]

Pretty Maids and The Loveless are good calls.

I'd like to add:

Icon - s/t and Night of the Crime
Electric Angels - s/t and Lost in the Atlantic
Heavens Edge - s/t and Some Other Place, Some Other Time (technically 90s releases...)
Slash Puppet - No Strings Attached (2007 remaster of 1989 demo)
Hardline - Double Eclipse
Lion - Dangerous Attraction and Trouble in Angel City
House of Lords - Demons Down
MSG - Perfect Timing and Save Yourself
Lessdress - Dumblondes and Love Industry
Phenomena - s/t and Dream Runner

[LitaStrauss]

Metallica "Master Of Puppets" is one that flies under the radar and is pretty obscure.

[wildside1969]

In 1985 the band Gogmagog released a 3 song EP and that was it. Its worth tracking down or going to UTube or some other streaming service and listening to it.

Gogmagog - I Will Be There (EP)

1. I Will Be There
2. Living In a Fucking Time Warp
3. It's Illegal, It's Immoral, It's Unhealthy But It's Fun

The members of Gogmagog were:

Paul Di'Anno: Vocals (Iron Maiden)
Pete Willis: Guitars (Def Leppard)
Janick Gers: Guitars (Iron Maiden)
Neil Murray: Bass (Whitesnake, Black Sabbath)
Clive Burr: Drums, Percussion (Iron Maiden)

[daveg]

In 1985 the band Gogmagog released a 3 song EP and that was it. Its worth tracking down or going to UTube or some other streaming service and listening to it.

Gogmagog - I Will Be There (EP)

1. I Will Be There
2. Living In a Fucking Time Warp
3. It's Illegal, It's Immoral, It's Unhealthy But It's Fun

The members of Gogmagog were:

Paul Di'Anno: Vocals (Iron Maiden)
Pete Willis: Guitars (Def Leppard)
Janick Gers: Guitars (Iron Maiden)
Neil Murray: Bass (Whitesnake, Black Sabbath)
Clive Burr: Drums, Percussion (Iron Maiden)

F*ck dude, that just made my day. Have no idea how this ever passed my radar, but this is awesome. Songs are catchy as hell. Thanks for posting this.

[DonJuanDeMarco]

If you want AOR then give, Signal - Loud and Clear, a listen.

The Loveless - A Tale of Gin and Salvation, maybe my favorite album ever.

Am I dreaming? These are my favorite "hidden gem" albums.

And Blue Tears, Heaven's Edge, Hardline that are already mentioned. I think I saw ROXXI mentioned recently too. Wow! I thought I was the only one who had that album!

I'll add one: JOHNNY LIMA. The dude put out a few AOR masterpiece albums. Some are more pop (the debut) some are more hard rock (Livin' Out Loud) Check him out! Although he's not actually 80's!

[kc primo]

Phantom Blue, their 2nd album Built to Perform.
RIP Michelle (John Norums wife).