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!

(h/t: Design You Trust)

#5

Motörhead

Motörhead

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Tunnel Of Love

Tunnel of love

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FanDaPanda
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im picking up on some notes of w***y wonka with a hint of drugs and alcohol.

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#10

Manowar

Manowar

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pandaes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is this whole post a photoshoot of Manowar? xD

Devon Daquelente
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Okay, on three we all flex. Ready? 1...2...3! Aw, dammit you guys. Now I'm the only one that's going to look stupid in this pic"

Janis Wise
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can these dudes do this with a straight face. Their mothers must be proud.

Johnny Frostbite
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soooo... 1) they pioneered those weird panties/chaps combo before they went viral in 2017, and 2) is it just me or do those abs look fake

glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The guy in the front is always the one who wears the least amount of clothes in this band apparently. XD!

Joe Phillips
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That guy's abs are going to be above his nipples soon. Must have been photoshop v1.0

Tomas Ericson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't personally take it quite as far as DeMaio overall, although I've thought of using chaps on stage at some point!

Jo Bebe
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5 years ago

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Melissa Becker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thought the guy in white on the right was Vin Diesel with a perm!

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#13

X Japan

X Japan

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#15

Venom

Venom

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#16

Shotgun Messiah

Shotgun Messiah

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#19

Rhapsody Of Fire

Rhapsody Of Fire

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Quinn Nix
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A relatively recent metal band, here. These guys got Christopher Lee (Saruman the Wizard, from LotR) to voice story-telling interludes on one of their prog metal albums. How awesome is that?

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#21

Metal Band

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Wynand
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else!

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#23

Metal Band

Crimson Glory 

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Bored Bear
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Baby: "I was told I could take a picture with the teletubbies. They lied."

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#25

Detsorgsekalf

Detsorgsekalf

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Kjorn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

damn… his cat was Walking across his keyboard computer and that's how he gets his names

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#26

Madam X

Madam X

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Kristy P
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Their logo reminds me of Al's men's support group "No M'am" on Married With Children

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Metal Band

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#30

Tunnel Of Love

Tunnel Of Love

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#31

Night Jamming Band

Night Jamming Band

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#33

Metal Band

Michael Angelo Batio

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Enrico Zabeo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no, he isn't Michael Angelo Batio, he is Randy Piper from W.A.S.P. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Piper

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#35

Metal Band

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Metal Band

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CheeseOnToast
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The despairing guy in the middle has just realised that no one remembered to bring a basketball.

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#37

Metal Band

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hobbitly
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're wearing 3 different bands shirts, this is not a band, just some fans.

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