This is it. The Final Battle of the "Hair" bands, Def Leppard vs Scorpions.

[TVvoodoo]

Here we go. Crue put up a good fight against Def, 9 VS 10 votes, Super close... but they just didn't have the staying power.
I hear heroin will do that to a fellow.

So the stage is set now for the final battle.



It's old world rockers baby! I know some of you are feelin' this like a punch in the gut. But this is how it went, no arguing.
All our metal memories have culminated into this face-off. Between two bands that rocked a lot of faces off.

Both songs released about six months apart. What a time it was.

 

[smitty_p]

Well, I'll be the first to go.

I've said some complimentary things about Def Leppard thus far. I meant all of that.

But, in this matchup, I have to go with the Scorpions.

They just have too much history, energy, and significance to the overall rock and metal scene not to give them the nod.

 

[C-Grin]

Scorps

 

[smitty_p]

Scorps

Simple and to the point!

 

[C-Grin]

Si

 

[gball]

Scorpions, obviously.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Scorps of course. Although I do see 1 Lep vote but no explanation?

 

[TVvoodoo]

I voted Def Leppard. Slightly less creepy IMO. They had big fire at the start but musically gradually steered more accessible, progressive and adventuous, yet still managed to bang out stadium anthems ... vocally far superior, guitar
-wise... it's almost a draw. A killer back catalog. A band that kept a drummer who lost his arm in a car crash, members remaining patient and supportive while he worked it out, then bounced back and sold 25 million copies of Hysteria.

 

[fitz]

I voted Def Leppard.

Same here - gotta go with Def Leppard.
Nothing against the Scorps and have little doubt they'll get the crown.
DL is just more my kind of style and tone for the music I like.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

I voted Def Leppard. Slightly less creepy IMO. They had big fire at the start but musically gradually steered more accessible, progressive and adventuous, yet still managed to bang out stadium anthems ... vocally far superior, guitar
-wise... it's almost a draw. A killer back catalog. A band that kept a drummer who lost his arm in a car crash, members remaining patient and supportive while he worked it out, then bounced back and sold 25 million copies of Hysteria.

I think Klause is an underated singer. He can hold his own with most. Granted not much for rich Def harmonies.
Watching the Scorps slay it at US Fest 83 seals the deal for me.

 

[C-Grin]

I think Klause is an underated singer. He can hold his own with most. Granted not much for rich Def harmonies.
Watching the Scorps slay it at US Fest 83 seals the deal for me.

Back in those days they were the best live, so good.

 

[SG John]

 

[Clockworkmike]

Hahah already a blowout! Scorpions

 

[LiveeviL2000]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Here is my 1000 word essay.

 

[jtcnj]

Scorpions for me, not a hard pick.
Also dig DL earlier work A LOT.

 

[Clockworkmike]

Nothing personal against Def Leppard, but they shouldn't have made it out of the 2nd round. Every round since has been pretty bunk in my opinion but the ratio here? It's pretty decisive so far and it's not going their way lol

 

[TVvoodoo]

Congrats to the Scorpions... By TTR Popular Vote:
80's Hair Band Champs!

A decisive victory! I wouldn't have guessed it personally, but that's why we run the game out!
I hope everybody had fun remembering all the music, concerts and good, good times!

 

[Sapient]

"Poll closed 5 minutes ago." Lol.

Scorps it would have been for me. Not that it would have mattered.

 

[Clockworkmike]

A worthy winner

 

[gball]

Good choice. Animal Magnetism is the most under-appreciated of the Jabs era albums, one of my favorites.