Album: Only the Strong by Thor (1985)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Cleopatra Records
Format: Album

Description: Only the Strong is the fifth album by Canadian/American heavy metal band Thor. The singles "Let the Blood Run Red", "Knock 'Em Down", and "Thunder on the Tundra" strengthened the album's performance, as it eventually reached platinum status in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Artist Background: Thor started out as a concept band in 1973. They were first called "Centaur" and then "Mikl Body Rock". These entities were the brainchild of Jon Mikl, a vocalist, musician and body building champion who won titles such as Mr. USA and Mr. Canada. He decided to combine Muscle with Music. Mikl Body Rock toured throughout North America seeking fame and to garnish enough attention to secure a record deal. The press dubbed them "Kings of Muscle Rock" or "Warriors of Gladiator Rock". In 1976 Jon Mi... Part of the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, 1980s, Album, Cleopatra Records

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Only the Strong is the fifth album by Canadian/American heavy metal band Thor. The singles "Let the Blood Run Red", "Knock 'Em Down", and "Thunder on the Tundra" strengthened the album's performance, as it eventually reached platinum status in Canada and the United Kingdom.

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