1985 in heavy metal music

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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1985.

Contents

List of years in heavy metal music (table)
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Newly formed bands

Albums & EPs

Disbandments

Events

Preceded by Heavy Metal Timeline
1985
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