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The Nineteen Eighties...

   1984

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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).
www.savatage.com

Savatage
"The Dungeons Are Calling"
March 1984

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Savatage "The Dungeons Are Calling" (EP)
Recorded in Jan 1983 at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida

Released : March 1984 in the U.S.
July 1985 in the U.K.
Label: Combat (U.S.), Music for Nations (U.K.)

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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).
Siren - Facebook

Siren
"Metro Mercenary"
1984

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Siren "Metro Mercenary" (Demo 7" Vinyl)
Recorded at GDM Studios, Tampa, Florida
Released: July 1984
Self Release
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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).
​HellWitch - Website

HellWitch
"Nosferatu" Demo
1984

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HellWitch "Nosferatu" Demo
Recorded: at Home in 1984
Released: 1984
Self Released
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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"
1984

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Nasty Savage "Wage of Mayhem" (Demo)
Recorded in 1984
Released: 1984
Self Released
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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).
Mantas - Facebook

Mantas
"Death By Metal" Demo
1984

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Mantas "Death By Metal" (Demo)
Recorded in 1984
Released: 1984
Self Released
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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).
Yngwie Malmsteen - Website

Yngwie Malmsteen
"Rising Force"
1984

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Yngwie Malmsteen "Rising Force"
Recorded: The Record Plant, L.A. 
Released: November 5, 1984
Label: Polydor
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