Metal music has a reputation for being hard and aggressive, a celebration of the darker side of life. Something happened with the '80s styles, however, with a baffling infusion of glam that spawned a big-haired, face-painted look. This bizarre mix of makeup and macho macabre left an unforgettable mark on metal bands, with some attempts to nail the look coming up hilariously short.
We here at Bored Panda have decided to celebrate this strange period of 80s fashion in music history, with a selection of the funniest and most awkward photos from heavy metal band photoshoots. Scroll down below to check the album covers out for yourself and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Manowar
Motley Crue
Motörhead
Tunnel of love
Im picking up on some notes of w***y wonka with a hint of drugs and alcohol.
Judas Priest
Pretty Boy Floyd
Crimson Glory
Baby: "I was told I could take a picture with the teletubbies. They lied."
Michael Angelo Batio
no, he isn't Michael Angelo Batio, he is Randy Piper from W.A.S.P. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Piper
The despairing guy in the middle has just realised that no one remembered to bring a basketball.
Back when men could have long hair and make-up, and that didn't make them "feminine". Can we bring this concept back?
But how would the tumblr generation feel special if they were aware that people were gender non conforming long before they were born?
Load More Replies...I just scrolled through a bunch of dudes having the absolute time of their lives. Rock on mates!
Back when men could have long hair and make-up, and that didn't make them "feminine". Can we bring this concept back?
But how would the tumblr generation feel special if they were aware that people were gender non conforming long before they were born?
Load More Replies...I just scrolled through a bunch of dudes having the absolute time of their lives. Rock on mates!