By the ’80s, bands like Anthem, Loudness and X Japan formed, along with faster and meaner acts who would represent the thrash movement in Japan. We’ll highlight some of the best of those here today.

The festival is hitting 17 U.S. cities and bringing the best 80s New Wave bands. The 1980s was a vibrant music scene, and 40 years later, some legendary artists are hitting the stage once again.