As the end of our time in the '80s draws nearer, we take a listen to some of the biggest and best metal albums of the decade, as well as pay tribute to the late great Eddie Van Halen.  

Albums Discussed:

Motörhead - Ace of Spades (1980)

Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast (1982)

Manowar - Battle Hymns (1982)

Dio - Holy Diver (1983)

Metallica - Master of Puppets (1986)

Slayer - Reign in Blood (1986)

Ministry - The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste (1989)

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