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  1. On This Day October 24, 1986 – Trick Or Treat Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 24, 1986 – Trick Or Treat Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 24, 1986, the heavy metal horror film Trick Or Treat premiered in theaters, blending supernatural terror with the rebellious spirit of rock music. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the movie followed a teenage metal fan who plays a record backward only to unleash the vengeful...
  2. On This Day October 20, 1984 – Grave Digger Released Their Debut Album Heavy Metal Breakdown

    On This Day October 20, 1984 – Grave Digger Released Their Debut Album Heavy Metal Breakdown

    On this day October 20, 1984, German heavy metal band Grave Digger released their debut album Heavy Metal Breakdown, a raw and powerful record that helped define the early sound of European metal in the 1980s. Known for its aggressive riffs and intense energy, the album became a cornerstone of...
  3. On This Day October 15 1984 - Manowar Released the Album Sign of the Hammer

    On This Day October 15 1984 - Manowar Released the Album Sign of the Hammer

    On this day October 15 1984, Manowar released Sign of the Hammer, their fourth studio album and a defining statement of the band’s epic, mythic brand of heavy metal. Known for their powerful sound and unapologetic dedication to the genre, Manowar delivered an album filled with battle anthems...
  4. On This Day October 14 1985 - Iron Maiden Released the Live Album Live After Death

    On This Day October 14 1985 - Iron Maiden Released the Live Album Live After Death

    On this day October 14 1985, Iron Maiden released Live After Death, a monumental live album that captured the band at the height of their powers during the World Slavery Tour. Recorded at Long Beach Arena in California and London’s Hammersmith Odeon, the album showcased the raw intensity and...
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  5. On This Day October 13 1986 - Saxon Released Their Eighth Album Rock the Nations

    On This Day October 13 1986 - Saxon Released Their Eighth Album Rock the Nations

    On this day October 13 1986, British heavy metal band Saxon released their eighth studio album Rock the Nations, continuing their role as one of the driving forces of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. The album captured the band’s trademark power and energy while exploring a more...
  6. On This Day October 9 1980 – A Riot Broke Out at a Black Sabbath Concert

    On This Day October 9 1980 – A Riot Broke Out at a Black Sabbath Concert

    On this day October 9 1980, a riot erupted during a Black Sabbath concert in Milwaukee after the band abruptly left the stage. The chaos began when bassist Geezer Butler was struck in the head by a bottle thrown from the audience, prompting the band to walk off mid-performance. Frustrated fans...
  7. On This Day October 6 1986 – Metal Church Released The Album The Dark

    On This Day October 6 1986 – Metal Church Released The Album The Dark

    On this day October 6 1986, The Dark was released, the second studio album from American heavy metal band Metal Church. Building on the momentum of their debut, the album delivered a heavier, more polished sound while still showcasing the band’s signature mix of powerful riffs, aggressive...
  8. On This Day October 3 1989 – Shocker Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day October 3 1989 – Shocker Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day October 3 1989, Shocker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released, bringing together a powerful lineup of hard rock and heavy metal artists to accompany Wes Craven’s horror film of the same name. The soundtrack captured the energy and rebellious spirit of late 1980s metal...
  9. On This Day October 3 1980 – Lightning to the Nations Was Released by Diamond Head

    On This Day October 3 1980 – Lightning to the Nations Was Released by Diamond Head

    On this day October 3 1980, Lightning to the Nations by Diamond Head was released, marking one of the most influential debuts of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era. The album’s raw energy, powerful riffs, and innovative songwriting helped shape the sound of heavy metal in the 1980s and...
  10. On This Day October 2 1982 – Restless and Wild Was Released by Accept

    On This Day October 2 1982 – Restless and Wild Was Released by Accept

    On this day October 2 1982, Restless and Wild by Accept was released. It was the band’s fourth studio album and a defining moment in their career, marking a major step forward in both sound and intensity. With its faster tempos, aggressive guitar work, and powerful vocals, the album helped shape...
  11. On This Day September 5, 1987 – Rock You to Hell by Grim Reaper was Released

    On This Day September 5, 1987 – Rock You to Hell by Grim Reaper was Released

    On this day September 5, 1987, the third and final studio album by Grim Reaper, Rock You to Hell, was released. Known for their melodic yet aggressive style, the band delivered a sharp and powerful set of tracks that included Rock You to Hell, Night of the Vampire, and Lust for Freedom. This...
  12. On This Day August 23 1980 – Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang Released

    On This Day August 23 1980 – Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang Released

    On this day August 23 1980, Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang was released and brought a surge of raw energy to the growing New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. As their debut album it introduced a band that blended fierce guitar work with gritty vocals and a hard charging rhythm section that...
  13. On This Day August 18 1986 - True as Steel by Warlock Released

    On This Day August 18 1986 - True as Steel by Warlock Released

    On this day August 18 1986, True as Steel was released, marking the third studio album from German heavy metal band Warlock. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Doro Pesch, the album brought the band greater international attention with its mix of melodic hooks and driving metal riffs. Songs like...
  14. On This Day August 17 1984 W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 17 1984 W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 17 1984, W.A.S.P. released their self titled debut album, a raw and aggressive statement that made an immediate mark on the heavy metal scene. Known for their theatrical stage shows and confrontational image, the band delivered a collection of tracks that blended catchy hooks...
  15. On This Day August 16 1980 – First Monsters of Rock Festival Took Place at Donington Park

    On This Day August 16 1980 – First Monsters of Rock Festival Took Place at Donington Park

    On this day August 16 1980, the very first Monsters of Rock festival was held at Donington Park in England. Created as a celebration of heavy rock and metal, it brought together some of the biggest acts in the genre at the time. The lineup included Judas Priest, The Scorpions, Rainbow, April...
  16. On This Day August 15 1985 – Sacred Heart by Dio Was Released

    On This Day August 15 1985 – Sacred Heart by Dio Was Released

    On this day August 15 1985, Sacred Heart was released as the third studio album from Dio. Fronted by the legendary Ronnie James Dio, the band continued its powerful run of heavy metal excellence with a record that combined epic storytelling, soaring vocals, and driving riffs. The album features...
  17. On This Day August 9 1986 – Motörhead Released Their Album Orgasmatron

    On This Day August 9 1986 – Motörhead Released Their Album Orgasmatron

    On this day August 9 1986, Orgasmatron was released by Motörhead, marking the band’s eleventh studio album and a thunderous return after a period of lineup changes and legal battles. It was their first release in three years and the only album to feature the lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell...
  18. On This Day August 7 1981 – Heavy Metal Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 7 1981 – Heavy Metal Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 7 1981, Heavy Metal premiered in theaters, unleashing a bold animated anthology that blended science fiction, fantasy, and hard rock in a way audiences had never seen before. Based on the adult illustrated magazine of the same name, the film featured a series of visually...
  19. Title: On This Day July 27 1984 – Quiet Riot Released Their Fourth Album Condition Critical

    Title: On This Day July 27 1984 – Quiet Riot Released Their Fourth Album Condition Critical

    On this day July 27 1984, Condition Critical by Quiet Riot was released delivering high‑energy heavy metal backed by powerhouse vocals and driving guitar riffs. The album followed up their breakthrough Metall Health and featured tracks like Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Slick Black Cadillac, and...
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  20. Pete

    Remembering Ozzy Osbourne 1948 to 2025

    The world of rock has lost one of its most unforgettable voices. Ozzy Osbourne, known to many as the Prince of Darkness and the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76. Ozzy helped define heavy metal in the 1970s with Black Sabbath before launching a massive solo...
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