Siren released "Iron Coffins" in January of 1985 with the lineup of  Ed Aborn (Drums), Doug Lee (Vocals), Ed Hauser (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Rob Phillips (Guitar).
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Siren
"Iron Coffins" Demo
1985

Siren "Iron Coffins" (Demo)
Recorded at GDM Studios, Tampa, Florida
Released: February 1985
Label: Self Released (Cassette)

Siren "Iron Coffins" (Demo)
1. Iron Coffins
2. Shadow of the Future Past
3. Before the Storm
4. Over the Rainbow

Savatage hailing from the Tampa Bay area released their second full length album, "Power of the Night", in 1985 with the same lineup from Sirens, pictured above from left to right Steve Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums, Percussion),Jon Oliva (Lead Vocals), Criss Oliva (Guitars, Backing Vocals) and Kieth Kollins (Bass, Backing Vocals).
www.savatage.com

Savatage
"Power of the Night"
1985

Savatage "Power of the Night"
Recorded at Bearsville Studios Bearsville, New York
Released: May 20, 1985
Label: Atlantic Records

Savatage "Power of the Night"
1. Power of the Night
2. Unusual
3. Warriors
4. Necrophilia
5. Washed Out
6. Hard for Love
7. Fountain of Youth
8. Skull Session
9. Stuck on You
10. In the Dream

The Lead from Miami, Florida released their Demo EP "The Lead" in 1985. The lineup was Robbie Christie (Drums), Nina Llopis (Vocals, and Bass), and Julio Ray (Vocals, and Guitars).
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The Lead
"The Lead" Demo EP
1985

The Lead "The Lead" Demo EP
Recorded: Sync Studios - Miami, Florida
Released: July 1985
Label: Three Equals One (Vinyl 7")

The Lead "The Lead" Demo EP
1. It's Thru You
2. Better Off
3. Get Out of My Face
4. Question What authority?

Nasty Savage self titled release lineup pictured above from left to right Curtis Beeson (Drums), "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti (Vocals), Ben Meyer (Guitars), Fred Dregischan (Bass) and David Austin (Guitars).
www.nastysavage.com

Nasty Savage
"Nasty Savage"
1985

Nasty Savage "Nasty Savage"
Recorded at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida
Released: August 30, 1985
Label: Metal Blade Records (Vinyl, Cassette, CD)

Nasty Savage "Nasty Savage"
1. No Sympathy
2. Gladiator
3. Fear Beyond the Vision
4. Metal Knights
5. Garden of Temptation
6. Asmodeus
7. Dungeon of Pleasure
8. The Morgue
9. Instigator
10. Psychopath
11. End of Time

Atomic Opera from Valrico, FL. released their Demo "Kamikaze Take Control" in 1985, the lineup was Hal Dunn (Guitars), Mike Martinez (Bass), Mike Furney (Drums), Todd Grubs (Guitars), and Ryan Dalton (Vocals).
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Atomic Opera
 "Kamikaze Take Control" Demo
1985

Atomic Opera "Kamikaze Take Control" Demo
Recorded: Tampa, Florida
Released: 1985
Label: Self Released (Cassette)

Atomic Opera "Kamikaze Take Control" Demo
1. Kamikaze
​2. Take Control

Blackkout from St. Petersburg, FL. released their Demo "Black & Blue / Fallout" in 1985, the lineup was Richard W. Elliot IV (Vocals, and Guitar), Triad (Bass), Jeff Patton (Drums, and Keyboards), Gale P. Morse (Guitar, and Vocals), Brian Patton (Guitar, and Vocals).
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Blackkout
 "Black & Blue / Fallout"
1985

Blackkout "Black & Blue / Fallout" Single Demo
Recorded at Rockin Studio 66 in St. Petersburg, Florida
Released: 1985
Label: Self Released (Vinyl 7")

Blackkout "Black & Blue / Fallout" Single Demo
1. Fallout
​2. Black & Blue

Executioner formed in Brandon, Florida in 1984 they later released their "Metal Up Your Ass" demo in 1985. They would later change their name to Xecutioner and then later to Obituary. Executioner's lineup was John Tardy (Vocals), Jerry Tidwell (Guitar), Trevor Peres (Guitar), Jerome Grabel (Bass) and Donald Tardy (Drums).
www.obituary.cc

Executioner
 "Metal Up Your Ass" Demo Single
1985

Executioner "Metal Up Your Ass" Demo Single
Recorded at Morrisound Studios Tampa, Florida
Released: 1985
Label: Self Released (Vinyl 7")

Executioner "Metal Up Your Ass" Demo Single
1. Metal Up Your Ass
​2. Syco-pathic Mind

Purgatory later known as Iced Earth released their Demo "Burning Oasis" in 1985 with the lineup pictured above from left to right Dave Abell (Bass), Gene Adam (Vocals), Jon Schaffer (Guitar) Bill Owen (Guitar), and Greg Seymour (Drums).
Purgatory - Metal Archives

Purgatory
"Burning Oasis" Demo
1985

Purgatory "Burning Oasis" Demo
Recorded: in Tampa, Florida
Released: 1985
Label: Self Released (Cassette)

Purgatory "Burning Oasis" Demo
1. Burning Oasis
2. Jack
3. Lobatomy
​4. Jason

Purgatory later known as Iced Earth released their Demo "Psychotic Dreams" in 1985 with the lineup pictured above from left to right Gene Adam (Vocals), Bill Owen (Guitar),  Jon Schaffer (Guitar), Greg Seymour (Drums), and Richard Bateman (Bass). 
Purgatory - Metal Archives

Purgatory
"Psychotic Dreams" Demo
1985

Purgatory "Psychotic Dreams" Demo
Recorded: at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida
Released: 1985
Label: Self Released (Cassette)

​Purgatory "Psychotic Dreams" Demo
1. Jack
2. In Jason's Mind

Yngwie Malmsteen originally from Sweden, he moved to L.A.  and then Miami, Florida Yngwie released his album "Marching Out" in 1985. The lineup was Yngwie Malmsteen (Guitars), Anders Johansson (Drums), Jens Johansson (Keyboards), Marcel Jacob (Bass), and Jeff Scott Soto (Vocals).
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Yngwie Malmsteen
"Marching Out"
1985

Yngwie Malmsteen "Marching Out"
Recorded: Cherokee Studios, L.A. /
Skyline Studios Topanga, California
Released: September 30, 1985
Label: Polydor (Vinyl, Cassette, CD)

Yngwie Malmsteen "Marching Out"
1. Prelude
2. I'll See the Light Tonight
3. Don't Let It End
4. Disciples of Hell
5. I Am a Viking
6. Overture 1383
7. Anguish and Fear
8. On the Run Again
9. Soldier Without Faith
10. Caught in the Middle
11. Marching Out

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