Power Ballads That Rocked a Generation

80s Metal Radio Los Angeles is your ultimate destination for everything heavy metal from the golden decade. From the anthemic screams of hair bands to the raw power of thrash, we bring the full spectrum of 1980s metal directly to your ears. Based in the heart of Los Angeles, we channel the spirit of the Sunset Strip and the legends who rocked it.

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  • MAY 2025 Schedule

    • Monday: Metallica Mondays – Deep cuts, live tracks, and rare demos
    • Tuesday: Thrash Attack Tuesdays – Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth & more
    • Wednesday: Women of Metal – Lita Ford, Doro, Vixen and more
    • Thursday: Sunset Strip Nights – Hair metal from the LA scene
    • Friday: Power Ballad Fridays – Rock your heart out
    • Saturday: Stadium Anthems – High energy metal to kick off your weekend
    • Sunday: Legends Hour – The biggest hits from the biggest bands

  • Metal Lives – Join the Mayhem

    🎤 Battle of the Bands – 80s Cover Edition
    🎁 Win merch, vinyl, and backstage passes
    🎸 Metal Trivia Tuesdays – Test your knowledge and win exclusive Iron Thunder gear

    🛣️ The Iron Thunder Road Trip – Meetups, live shows, and metal festivals we’re crashing this year

  • The Lineup – Where the Metal Never Sleeps

    🔥 Headbanger’s Wake-Up Call – Mornings with Jimmy “Chains” – Start your day with a double shot of coffee and Slayer.

    🔥 Metal Midday Massacre – Hosted by Raven – Classic cuts, rare interviews, and countdowns from metal’s golden years.

    🔥 The Sunset Strip Show – With Lexi Vain – Glam, sleaze, and L.A. stories from the Strip.

    🔥 Thrash Till Midnight – DJ Anvil – Pure speed and mayhem. No ballads allowed.

    🔥 Legends of the Axe – A deep dive into guitar gods and their iconic solos.

  • 🎸 Featured Artists – The Gods of '80s Metal

    The 1980s weren’t just a decade — they were a battleground of sound, style, and screaming solos. Our featured artists are the titans who turned distortion into an art form and built the foundation of heavy metal as we know it. From the bone-crushing riffs of Metallica and Slayer to the theatrical power of Iron Maiden and Dio, these bands didn’t follow trends — they set them. Explore their stories, revisit the classics, and rediscover why the '80s remain the loudest, wildest, and most iconic era in metal. #StayLoud

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