| RUNTOTHEHILLS | Song by heavy metal band Iron Maiden released in 1982 (3,2,3,5) |
| THENUMBEROFTHEBEAST | The third studio album by Iron Maiden, released in 1982 |
| FAR | The End, So -_ 2022 UK No 1 album by heavy metal band Slipknot (3) |
| HEAVYMETAL | Rock music typical of the bands Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple (5,5) |
| MAIDEN | English heavy metal band, Iron... |
| BEFELL | Happened by chance to ring, interrupted by heavy metal (6) |
| FLOODADVISORY | Alert precipitated by heavy rain |
| LEADSHOT | Attempt by Heavy Metal to have a ball |
| ARMOURCLAD | Covered by heavy metal protection (6-4) |
| LEADER | Worker transfixed by Heavy Metal, like a John Smith (6,6) |
| LABOUR | Worker transfixed by Heavy Metal, like 17Dn (6,6) |
| PUB | Back of bureau sealed off by heavy metal bar |
| MARSHMALLOW | Ruins suffer when entered by heavy metal plant |
| FAIRTRADE | Show jazz inspired by heavy metal - it's what good consumers prefer (4,5) |
| HEADBANGING | Rhythmic shaking by heavy-metal fans (11) |
| IRONCLAD | Completely unbreakable, as though reinforced by heavy metal |
| OZZ | Blizzard of ___ (album by heavy metal's "Prince of Darkness") |
| MADWORLD | Debut song by English pop rock band Tears For Fears released in 1982 (3,5) |
| ROSANNA | Song by U.S. rock band Toto released in 1982 (7) |
| STORYOFTHEBLUES | The ____, song by English band Wah! released in 1982 (5,2,3,5) |
