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This is a timeline documenting the events of
heavy metal in the year 1985.
Overview of the events of 1985 in heavy metal music
Newly formed bands
Albums & EPs
Disbandments
Events
Living Colour guitarist
Vernon Reid cofounds the
Black Rock Coalition , a
non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the creative freedom and works of black musicians interested in playing rock music.
Twisted Sister 's
Dee Snider testifies at The
Parents Music Resource Center Senate hearings on rock censorship at Washington, D.C., on September 19, 1985.
David Lee Roth releases his solo debut (EP)
Crazy from the Heat in January 1985. With it comes the announcement he has permanently left
Van Halen .
Black Sabbath reunites at
Live Aid with
Ozzy Osbourne .
Led Zeppelin reunites at
Live Aid with Phil Collins replacing deceased drummer
John Bonham .
Kam Lee leaves
Death and
Chuck Schuldiner becomes the vocalist.
Uriah Heep 's former lead singer,
David Byron dies on February 28, due to alcohol complications.
Welcome to Venice compilation is released, featuring
Suicidal Tendencies ,
Beowulf , and others, showing the growing crossover trend among the Venice Beach hardcore and metal scenes.
Preceded by
Heavy Metal Timeline 1985
Succeeded by