History in Five Songs Episode 370: Underperforming Debuts

In Episode 370 of *History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff*, Martin examines why so many classic rock and metal bands, from Def Leppard to Rush and Iron Maiden, have debut albums that sold surprisingly poorly compared to their blockbuster follow-ups, despite often being fan favorites and essential parts of their catalogs. 1. Def Leppard – “Satellite” 2. Rush – “Finding My Way” 3. Twisted Sister – “Run for Your Life” 4. Slayer – “Die by the Sword” 5. Iron Maiden – “Phantom of the Opera” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices