• Source: 1981 in heavy metal music

This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1981.




Newly formed bands






Albums & EPs






Events


September: Iron Maiden's lead singer Paul Di'Anno leaves the band due to his heavy drinking, and is replaced by Bruce Dickinson.
November: AC/DC's album For Those About to Rock We Salute You is released.




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