In the 80s, rock went through an exciting phase
History of Márcio Farias - Viseu, Portugal
In the 80s, rock went through an exciting phase, witnessing the emergence of new forms and the consolidation of iconic bands. Initially more sophisticated, rock evolved to incorporate elements of pop culture, with bands such as Duran Duran and The Police standing out. The decade was also marked by the bold look of hard rock, with groups such as Guns N' Roses and Bon Jovi. U2 maintained its success, while heavy metal prospered with bands like Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, as well as extreme subgenres like black metal with Venom, Bathory and Mercyful Fate. Iron Maiden, with the iconic Eddie the Head, became one of the main bands of the genre. In Brazil, successful groups included Legião Urbana, Barão Vermelho, Capital Inicial, Paralamas do Sucesso, Titãs, RPM and Plebe Rude. In the mid-1980s, Sepultura was created, considered by some to be the biggest Brazilian heavy metal band.
