The Nineteen Eighties...
Savatage "The Dungeons Are Calling" EP, lineup pictured above from left to right Criss Oliva (Guitars, Backing Vocals), Jon Oliva (Lead Vocals), Steve Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums, Percussion) and Kieth Kollins (Bass, Backing Vocals).
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Savatage
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Siren from Brandon, Florida released their first demo in 1984. The lineup consisted of Ben Parrish (Bass), Ed Aborn (Drums), Rob Phillips (Guitar) and Doug Lee (Vocals).
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Siren
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Brat from Largo, FL. released their demo "Brat Demo Tape". in 1984. The lineup was Chris Ahjar (Guitars, Vocals), Rea Rosario (Vocals), Russ Hammock (Drums, Backing Vocals), Bruce Batton (Guitars), and John Urban (Bass)
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Brat
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HellWitch orginally from Gainesville, FL. and would later move to from Hollywood, FL., released their demo "Nosferatu" in 1984, the lineup was Patrick Ranieri (Guitar), and Harry Tiyler (Vocals, and Drums).
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HellWitch
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Nasty Savage was formed in Brandon, Florida in 1983. Nasty Savage released 2 demos in 1984 the other release was titled "Raw Mayhem". Pictured above from left to right David Austin (Guitars), Fred Dregischan (Bass), "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti (Vocals), Ben Meyer (Guitars) and Curtis Beeson (Drums).
www.nastysavage.com Nasty Savage "Wage of Mayhem" 2002 CD pictured above
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Nasty Savage
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Mantas was formed in Orlando, Florida in 1983. Mantas released several rehersal demo tapes before their demo entitled "Death By Metal" in 1984. Mantas played a major role in the metal scene throughout the world. Pictured above from left to right Rick Rozz (Guitars), Kam Lee (Drums, Vocals) and Chuck "Evil Chuck" Schuldiner (Guitars, Vocals).
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Mantas
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Yngwie Malmsteen originally from Sweden, he moved to L.A. and then Miami, Florida Yngwie released his debut album "Rising Force" in 1984. The lineup was Yngwie Malmsteen (Guitars), Barriemoore Barlow (Drums), Jens Johansson (Keyboards), and Jeff Scott Soto (Vocals).
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Yngwie Malmsteen
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