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  1. On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On this day August 31 1982, Ronnie James Dio performed for the last time as lead singer of Black Sabbath during the Mob Rules Tour. The final concert took place in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, marking the end of a short but powerful chapter in the band's history. Dio had joined the group in 1979...
  2. On This Day August 21 1989 – Conspiracy by King Diamond Released

    On This Day August 21 1989 – Conspiracy by King Diamond Released

    On this day August 21 1989, Conspiracy by King Diamond was released. This fourth studio album delivered a chilling blend of theatrical horror metal and intricate storytelling built around a haunting narrative. Conspiracy picked up the tale of King Diamond confronting supernatural forces and...
  3. 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...
  4. On This Day August 16 1989 – Perfect Symmetry by Fates Warning Was Released

    On This Day August 16 1989 – Perfect Symmetry by Fates Warning Was Released

    On this day August 16 1989, Perfect Symmetry by Fates Warning arrived as the band’s fifth album, marking a bold shift toward more melodic and complex progressive metal. Known for their heavy technical riffs and enigmatic lyrics, the group pushed into intricate arrangements and cleaner vocals on...
  5. On This Day August 10 1984 – Voivod Released War and Pain

    On This Day August 10 1984 – Voivod Released War and Pain

    On this day August 10 1984, Canadian metal band Voivod unleashed their debut album, War and Pain. Known for its raw aggression and futuristic dystopian themes, the album marked the beginning of Voivod’s long and influential career in heavy metal. War and Pain combined thrash intensity with punk...
  6. On This Day August 8 1988 – Marty Friedman Released His Debut Solo Album Dragon's Kiss

    On This Day August 8 1988 – Marty Friedman Released His Debut Solo Album Dragon's Kiss

    On this day August 8 1988, Dragon's Kiss marked the powerful solo debut of guitarist Marty Friedman. Known at the time for his work with the speed metal band Cacophony, Friedman stepped into the spotlight with a record that showcased his technical mastery, melodic phrasing, and neoclassical...
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    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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  8. On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Slayer Released South of Heaven

    On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Slayer Released South of Heaven

    On this day July 5, 1988, Slayer released their fourth studio album South of Heaven, a major moment in the evolution of thrash metal. Coming off the intensity of Reign in Blood, the band made a bold decision to slow things down slightly, creating an atmosphere that was darker, more brooding, and...
  9. On This Day: July 2, 1984 - Dio Released The Last in Line

    On This Day: July 2, 1984 - Dio Released The Last in Line

    On this day July 2, 1984, Dio released their second studio album The Last in Line, a powerful follow up to their debut that helped solidify Ronnie James Dio’s place as a leading force in 80s heavy metal. The album climbed to number 23 on the US Billboard charts and performed even better in the...
  10. On This Day: July 1, 1987 - Napalm Death Releases Scum

    On This Day: July 1, 1987 - Napalm Death Releases Scum

    On this day July 1, 1987, British extreme metal band Napalm Death released their debut album Scum, a groundbreaking record that helped launch the grindcore genre. With its blistering speed, raw aggression, and politically charged lyrics, Scum set a new standard for intensity in underground...
  11. On This Day: July 1, 1984 - Loudness Releases English Version of Disillusion

    On This Day: July 1, 1984 - Loudness Releases English Version of Disillusion

    On this day July 1, 1984, Japanese heavy metal band Loudness released the English language version of their fourth studio album Disillusion. Originally released in Japan in 1983, the English version marked the band's first major step toward breaking into the international market and introducing...
  12. On This Day: July 1, 1983 - Manowar Releases Into Glory Ride

    On This Day: July 1, 1983 - Manowar Releases Into Glory Ride

    On this day July 1, 1983, Manowar released their second studio album Into Glory Ride, a bold and theatrical step deeper into the world of epic heavy metal. Known for their thunderous sound, fantasy themes, and warrior imagery, the band embraced a darker, heavier tone on this release that would...
  13. On This Day: June 30, 1980 - Krokus Releases Metal Rendez-vous

    On This Day: June 30, 1980 - Krokus Releases Metal Rendez-vous

    On this day June 30, 1980, Swiss hard rock band Krokus released their fourth studio album, Metal Rendez-vous. This album marked a major turning point for the group, introducing new lead vocalist Marc Storace and establishing the heavier, more polished sound that would define their career through...
  14. On This Day: June 30, 1980 - Girlschool Releases Debut Album Demolition

    On This Day: June 30, 1980 - Girlschool Releases Debut Album Demolition

    On this day June 30, 1980, British rock band Girlschool released their debut album Demolition. As one of the leading all female acts in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, Girlschool brought a raw and energetic sound that stood out in a male dominated genre. Demolition featured...
  15. On This Day: June 30, 1986 - Savatage Releases Fight for the Rock

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 - Savatage Releases Fight for the Rock

    On this day June 30, 1986, American heavy metal band Savatage released their third studio album Fight for the Rock. Coming off the underground success of their earlier work, the band aimed for a more commercial sound with this release in hopes of reaching a wider audience. The album featured a...
  16. On This Day: June 29 1988 - Voivod Released Dimension Hatross

    On This Day: June 29 1988 - Voivod Released Dimension Hatross

    On this day June 29 1988, Canadian progressive metal band Voivod released their fourth album, Dimension Hatross. The concept album followed the adventures of a character named Korgull through a cyber science fiction universe, blending thrash metal with experimental sounds and complex rhythms...
  17. On This Day: June 28 1988 - Stryper Releases In God We Trust

    On This Day: June 28 1988 - Stryper Releases In God We Trust

    On this day June 28 1988, Stryper released their fourth studio album In God We Trust. Known for blending heavy metal with Christian themes, the band leaned further into melodic hooks and polished production while staying true to their message of faith and hope. The album featured tracks like...
  18. On This Day: June 27 1986 - Queensrÿche Releases Rage for Order

    On This Day: June 27 1986 - Queensrÿche Releases Rage for Order

    On this day June 27 1986, Queensrÿche released their second studio album Rage for Order. The album marked a shift in the band’s sound, incorporating more synthesizers and progressive elements while maintaining their heavy metal roots. Peaking at number 47 on the Billboard album chart, Rage for...
  19. On This Day: June 27 1983 - Twisted Sister Releases You Can’t Stop Rock n Roll

    On This Day: June 27 1983 - Twisted Sister Releases You Can’t Stop Rock n Roll

    On this day June 27 1983, Twisted Sister released their second studio album You Can’t Stop Rock n Roll. The record marked a turning point for the band, helping them gain traction in the United States and building momentum for their breakthrough the following year. Though it peaked at number 164...
  20. On This Day: June 27 1981 - Motörhead Releases No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith

    On This Day: June 27 1981 - Motörhead Releases No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith

    On this day June 27 1981, Motörhead released their powerful live album No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith. Capturing the raw energy of their performances during their Ace of Spades tour, the album featured blistering live versions of tracks like Bomber and Overkill. Fueled by a loyal fanbase and word of...
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