️ **EPISODE: 1986 – The Year Metal Ruled, Died, and Reborn** In this episode of *Headbangers History*, host Fredd Carroll rewinds to **1986** — a year of **masterpieces, mayhem, and metal milestones**. From the thrash metal holy trinity of *Master of Puppets*, *Reign in Blood*, and *Peace Sells…*, to the underground eruptions of Candlemass, Voivod, and Kreator, 1986 was the year the genre **hit its peak and paid the price**. We cover: * The tragic death of Cliff Burton * The rise of crossover thrash and doom * Glam’s last glittering gasp * Groundbreaking tours, legendary feuds, and the bands you should’ve heard by now This is more than nostalgia — it’s the sound of a genre at war with itself. **Subscribe, share, and follow** for more year-by-year breakdowns of the moments that forged metal history. **Every riff tells a story.** Hosted by Fredd Carroll Where every riff tells a story. ________________________________________ EPISODE TITLE: 1986- The Year Metal Ruled, Died, and Reborn________________________________________ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: ️ EPISODE: 1986 – The Year Metal Ruled, Died, and Reborn In this episode of Headbangers History, host Fredd Carroll rewinds to 1986 — a year of masterpieces, mayhem, and metal milestones. From the thrash metal holy trinity of Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, and Peace Sells…, to the underground eruptions of Candlemass, Voivod, and Kreator, 1986 was the year the genre hit its peak and paid the price. We cover: • The tragic death of Cliff Burton • The rise of crossover thrash and doom • Glam’s last glittering gasp • Groundbreaking tours, legendary feuds, and the bands you should’ve heard by now This is more than nostalgia — it’s the sound of a genre at war with itself. Subscribe, share, and follow for more year-by-year breakdowns of the moments that forged metal history. Every riff tells a story.________________________________________ RELEASE DATE: 05/25/2025 ________________________________________ ⛓️ LISTEN + FOLLOW Listen Now: • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube Follow the Mayhem: • Instagram • Twitter/X • Facebook Join the Pit (Mailing List): LeftEyeLazyMedia@Outlook.com ________________________________________ ⚡ SUPPORT THE SHOW Fuel the chaos — support via: VENMO- @AuthorFredd_Carroll ________________________________________ SIGN-OFF Every riff tells a story. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to someone who still believes in the power of the riff. See you in the next pit.