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Knights of the New Thunder

TNT · 1984

32 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A vibrant blend of glam metal and hard rock, bursting with anthemic choruses and electrifying guitar riffs.

Why this album works

'Knights of the New Thunder' helped solidify TNT's place in the heavy metal genre during the 1980s, especially in Europe. The album featured popular tracks that contributed to their growing fanbase and critical acclaim, helping them secure tours alongside notable bands of the era.
Career context
Released in January 1984, 'Knights of the New Thunder' was TNT's second studio album, following their debut 'Knights of the Thunder'. At this point, the band was establishing themselves within the glam metal scene, building on the momentum gained from their first release to reach a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Europe

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Seven Seas Standout 4:14
  • 2 Ready to Leave 2:57
  • 3 Klassisk Romance 0:58
  • 4 Last Summer's Evil 2:35
  • 5 Without Your Love 3:50
  • 6 Break the Ice 2:45
  • 7 Eddie Standout 4:41
  • 8 U.S.A. 3:39
  • 9 Deadly Metal 2:40
  • 10 Knights of the Thunder Standout 4:11

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