15 very bizarre photos of heavy metal bands

Heavy metal carries a reputation for being an unusual and aggressive music genre. The 80's were full of changes and news, and rock music wasn't out of it. The glam style spread around and band members began to cling to their long, full-length hair. And as if that wasn't enough, there were still those who dared with creative face paintings.

Such was the bizarreness of this era that the style formerly known for its irreverence can now be viewed with great laughter when we look at records of these musical groups. So here is a list of some of the most awkward and weird bands that could be found in the 80s.

1. Manowar

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These poses and, especially, the characteristic clothes do not refer you a little to the series "Xena, Warrior Princess"? And if it had been released in the 1980s, we could easily think that the photos were really bad cover attempts.

2. Motörhead

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This band had a big rock highlight. She was one of those responsible for reviving British heavy metal in the 1970s and 1980s. But as you know, the brilliance of rock music does not prevent strange moments like this from being eternalized.

3. Tunnel of Love

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At least the group had a uniform look: apparently everyone went to the same salon. Notice the haircut of the three!

4. Motley Crue

Chains never hurt, do you? This look undoubtedly put many children to cry.

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5. Crimson Glory

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Speaking of children, look at this picture. What must the group have intended when taking a picture with a baby? He is visibly terrified.

6. Pretty Boy Floyd

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In the upper left corner of the image is a proud statement from the band: "We will never regret this photo."

7. Black Death

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This band became known for being the first heavy metal group that had all black members. And of course, she was not far behind in the freakishness.

8. X Japan

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Here's a great idea if you haven't decided on your carnival outfit yet.

9. Madam X

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In the 1980s it was virtually impossible to overdo hair or makeup.

10. Crimson Glory

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Did this white guy reincarnate as Wesley Safadão at his best? Because, after all, the hair is identical.

11. Michael Angelo Batio

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Do you remember the king of the forehead bands? That's right, we're talking about the iconic John J. Rambo! Maybe he and Angelo Batio were distant cousins. Who knows?

12. Night Jamming Band

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We can see a strong 80's fashion trend in this image: a crazy mix of prints.

13. Krank

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With this outfit, they could get on a horror movie set and no one would suspect the invaders among the cast.

14. Stokovor

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This band took the weirdness very seriously!

15. Judas Priest

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While some were abusing makeup or chains, this band was a fan of spikes.