I had no idea Guitarist was first published in 1984.

Wow! The Eighties -heavy metal, new wave, pop, the end of the socialist regimes in Eastern Europe. Great times! Is that nostalgia? Maybe. I liked the Eighties.

Great times for metal. 1984 was the year when Manowar released 2 albums – Fighting The World and Hail To England, Metallica – Ride The Lightning, Slayer – Reign In Blood. Just the right time for a magazine for guitar players.

Happy Anniversary and keep on rocking, Guitarist!