Category: Metal

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters. Shirt #22: Krokus Availability: Check Krokus Tees on Defunkd Album: The Blitz Date: 1984 Fact: Originally a pro-rock band in 1974 Krokus transformed into metal heads after being at an AC/DC concert later that decade. Approximate value: $175 Image Courtesy of: wyco_vintage Check out the previous vintage Great White t-shirt

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters. Shirt #21: Great White Availability: Check Defunkd for Great White Tees Album: Once Bitten Date: 1987 Fact: Originally called Dante Fox they changed their name to Great White in honor of guitarist Mark Kendall’s naturally white-blond hair. Approximate value: $75 Image Courtesy of: Never Gonna Turn Down Again Check out the previous vintage Raven t-shirt

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters. Shirt #20: Raven Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Selection Album: Life’s a Bitch Date: 1987 Fact: Raven called their sound “athletic rock” due to their high energy live shoes which incorporated sporting equipment. Approximate value: $400 Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage Check out the previous vintage Dangerous Toys t-shirt

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters. Shirt #19: Dangerous Toys Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Shirts Album: Dangerous Toys Date: 1989 Fact: Dangerous Toys are known for songs with humorous lyrics and goofing around behind the scenes. Approximate value: $175 Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage Check out the previous vintage Accept t-shirt

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters. Shirt #18: Accept Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Selection Album: Balls to the Wall Date: 1984 Fact: Upon its US release – Balls to the Wall created a “gay metal” controversy. The name of the album (and title track) along with songs like “London Leatherboys” and “Love Child” combined with a provocative album cover were said to be homoerotic. The band denied these claims. Approximate value: $150 Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage Check out the previous vintage Black Sabbath t-shirt