The Mighty Decibel continues with its The Year In Metal series, turning the calendar to a new decade as we tackle what was going on in the world of heavy in 1982. From the New Wave of British Heavy Metal to established acts fighting back in the face of the youthful assault, you'll hear it all.

Just press play and go back in time ...

ACCEPT - Restless and Wild

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP - Assault Attack

WITCHFINDER GENERAL - Death Penalty

DISCHARGE - Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing

SCORPIONS - Blackout

UFO - Mechanix

MANOWAR - Battle Hymns

TANK - Filth Hounds of Hades

ANVIL - Metal On Metal

NAZARETH - 2XS

JUDAS PRIEST - Screaming For Vengeance

VENOM - Black Metal

IRON MAIDEN - Number of the Beast

MOTORHEAD - Iron Fist

ROSE TATTOO - Scarred For Life

TED NUGENT - Nugent

RAINBOW - Straight Between the Eyes