New Wave, Synthpop Heavy Metal, 80's Glam Metal

Time: 1975-1990

Descriptions: Out of the Punk scene came a lighter mix of rock and synth infused pop. Also a reaction to Arena rock a heavy more aggressive rock came to the forefront after having been brewing since the mid 70's.

Music: Psycho Killer, Allison, Rio, Just CAn't Get Enough, Take on Me, Come on Eileen, Breaking the Law, Paranoid (1970), The Number of the Beast, Every Rose has its Thorn

Composers and Performers: The Talking heads, Elvis Costello, Duran Duran Depeche Mode, Black Sabbath (1970), Judas Priest, Poison, Monty Crue