This list consists of what I consider to be the best rock and metal bands during the 1980's. Purely my opinions.
http://www.ranker.com/list/best-rock-and-metal-bands-of-the-80_s/archangelassassin94,
Def Leppard
Guns N' Roses
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Metallica
Mötley Crüe
Ozzy Osbourne
Scorpions
U2
Van Halen