Metal Monday: Blind Ranking Edition ā March 9, 2026
Crank it up, headbangersātoday, March 9th, BlindTunes is unleashing a special dose of late-1970s heavy metal fire with Metal Monday!
This one-shot playlist is all about that golden transitional era when hard rock hardened into full-on heavy metal: think razor-sharp twin-guitar attacks, solos that soar like fighter jets, pounding drums that feel like thunder, and vocals dripping with raw power and attitude. We’ve curated 10 tracks straight from the late ’70s vaultsāepic journeys with mystical builds, blistering speed that hints at what’s coming in the ’80s, melodic grandeur mixed with gritty leather-and-spikes energy. No fluff, just pure riff-driven intensity to kick your week into overdrive.
The BlindTunes twist? It’s full blindāno artist names, no song titles, no sneaky album art previews. You hit play, let each track slam into you on pure instinct, and rank them as they roll. Does that galloping rhythm make you air-guitar uncontrollably? Does a particular solo give you chills? Does the raw speed hit harder than the epic sprawl? Your gut decides the orderāno bias, no preconceptions, just honest reactions. There are no winners or losers here; it’s all about discovering what truly moves you when the familiar labels are stripped away.
Once the rankings lock in and the reveal hits, the surprises usually come fast: that sleeper track you ranked low might turn out to be a legendary deep cut, or your #1 could be the one everyone else sleeps on. That’s the magic of blind ranking.
So grab your headphones (or blast the speakers if the neighbors can handle it), fire up BlindTunes, search for Metal Monday (dropping today!), and dive in. Pair it with our custom cover artāsnarling demons, crossed guitars, flames, lightning, and that classic ’70s poster gritāfor maximum immersion.
When the dust settles and everything’s revealed, drop your final ranking in the comments below. What climbed way higher than expected? What shocked you the most? Share your game code if you want to challenge friends to a blind battle.
Let’s make this Monday roar. Play loud, rank true, and metal on. š¤
(Pro tip: Volume up, lights lowālet the riffs decide your Monday mood.)