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  1. On This Day: June 21, 1985 – Mötley Crüe Releases Theatre of Pain

    On This Day: June 21, 1985 – Mötley Crüe Releases Theatre of Pain

    On this day June 21, 1985, Mötley Crüe released their third studio album Theatre of Pain. Marking a stylistic shift from their raw early sound to a more glam inspired look and feel, the album helped define the visual and musical direction of mid 80s hard rock. Featuring the power ballad Home...
  2. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Saxon Released Destiny

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Saxon Released Destiny

    On this day June 20, 1988, British heavy metal band Saxon released their ninth studio album Destiny. Known for their earlier role in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, this release saw the band leaning into a more polished, commercial sound in an attempt to break into the US market. Despite...
  3. On This Day: June 20, 1985 - Scorpions Released World Wide Live

    On This Day: June 20, 1985 - Scorpions Released World Wide Live

    On this day June 20, 1985, Scorpions released their live album World Wide Live. Capturing performances from their 1984 Love at First Sting tour, the album showcased the band's high energy stage presence and hard rock precision. It climbed to number seventeen on the US Billboard charts and hit...
  4. On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Faith No More Released The Real Thing

    On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Faith No More Released The Real Thing

    On this day June 20, 1989, Faith No More released their third studio album The Real Thing. This was the first album to feature Mike Patton as lead vocalist, and his arrival marked a turning point for the band’s sound and identity. The Real Thing brought the band into the mainstream, eventually...
  5. On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Kreator Releases Extreme Aggression

    On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Kreator Releases Extreme Aggression

    On this day June 19, 1989, German thrash metal band Kreator released their fourth studio album Extreme Aggression. Known for its ferocious speed and politically charged lyrics, the album helped establish Kreator as one of the leading forces in European thrash. With sharpened production and more...
  6. On This Day: June 17, 1988 - The Decline of Western Civilization Part II Premieres

    On This Day: June 17, 1988 - The Decline of Western Civilization Part II Premieres

    On this day June 17, 1988, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II The Metal Years premiered in theaters. Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this rock documentary focused on the excess and energy of the 1980s heavy metal scene in Los Angeles. Following the original 1981 punk focused...
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  7. On This Day: June 16, 1986 - Krokus Releases Change of Address

    On This Day: June 16, 1986 - Krokus Releases Change of Address

    On this day June 16, 1986, Swiss hard rock band Krokus released their ninth studio album Change of Address. Known for their energetic style and arena friendly sound, the band was looking to continue their momentum from earlier 80s success. Change of Address reached number 45 on the Billboard...
  8. On This Day: June 14, 1982 - Metal Massacre Compilation Album Released

    On This Day: June 14, 1982 - Metal Massacre Compilation Album Released

    On this day June 14, 1982, the first volume of the Metal Massacre compilation album was released. It introduced listeners to a wave of underground heavy metal bands and played a major role in launching the careers of future legends. Put together by Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel, the...
  9. On This Day: June 14, 1988 - Nuclear Assault Releases Survive

    On This Day: June 14, 1988 - Nuclear Assault Releases Survive

    On this day June 14, 1988, Nuclear Assault released their second studio album Survive. As one of the standout bands in the late 80s thrash metal scene, the group pushed their sound further with blistering speed, sharp riffs and politically charged lyrics that tackled topics ranging from war to...
  10. On This Day: June 12, 1988 - Bolt Thrower Releases In Battle There Is No Law

    On This Day: June 12, 1988 - Bolt Thrower Releases In Battle There Is No Law

    On this day June 12, 1988, British metal band Bolt Thrower released their debut album In Battle There Is No Law. Blending elements of grindcore and death metal, the album introduced a heavy, war themed sound that would become the band’s signature style. With raw production and relentless energy...
  11. On This Day: June 12, 1985 - Megadeth Releases Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good

    On This Day: June 12, 1985 - Megadeth Releases Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good

    On this day June 12, 1985, Megadeth released their debut album Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good. Led by former Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine, the album introduced Megadeth's aggressive sound and technical speed to the growing thrash metal scene. With fast riffs, snarling vocals...
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  12. On This Day: June 10, 1986 - Candlemass Releases Epicus Doomicus Metallicus

    On This Day: June 10, 1986 - Candlemass Releases Epicus Doomicus Metallicus

    On this day June 10, 1986, Swedish metal band Candlemass released their debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. With a name that sounded like a spell and music that moved with slow, thunderous power, the album introduced a new chapter in heavy metal history and helped define the emerging genre...
  13. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Tank Releases This Means War

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Tank Releases This Means War

    On this day June 10, 1983, British heavy metal band Tank released their third studio album This Means War. The album marked a turning point for the group, as they adopted a cleaner and more melodic sound compared to their earlier, grittier records. It also introduced a new twin guitar lineup...
  14. On This Day: June 9, 1987 – Suicidal Tendencies Release Join the Army

    On This Day: June 9, 1987 – Suicidal Tendencies Release Join the Army

    On this day June 9, 1987, Suicidal Tendencies released their second album Join the Army. Blending punk aggression with thrash metal precision, the album marked a turning point for the band and helped solidify their role in shaping crossover thrash. Join the Army reached number 100 on the US...
  15. On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Girlschool Releases Screaming Blue Murder

    On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Girlschool Releases Screaming Blue Murder

    On this day June 7, 1982, Girlschool released their third studio album Screaming Blue Murder. As one of the leading all female bands in the British heavy metal scene, Girlschool delivered another hard hitting collection of tracks that reinforced their presence during the peak of the New Wave of...
  16. On This Day: June 4, 1983 – Motörhead Releases Another Perfect Day

    On This Day: June 4, 1983 – Motörhead Releases Another Perfect Day

    On this day June 4, 1983, Motörhead released their sixth studio album Another Perfect Day. Marking a unique chapter in the band’s history, it was the only Motörhead album to feature former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, whose melodic style brought a noticeable shift in the band’s sound...
  17. On This Day: June 2, 1980 – Accept Releases Second Album I'm a Rebel

    On This Day: June 2, 1980 – Accept Releases Second Album I'm a Rebel

    On this day June 2, 1980, German heavy metal band Accept released their second studio album I'm a Rebel. The album marked a significant step in the band's evolution, featuring a harder, more defined sound that would eventually become a cornerstone of European metal in the decade ahead. The...
  18. On This Day: June 1, 1989 – Sodom Releases Agent Orange

    On This Day: June 1, 1989 – Sodom Releases Agent Orange

    On this day June 1, 1989, German thrash metal band Sodom released their third studio album Agent Orange. The album marked a major turning point for the band, showcasing tighter production, more refined songwriting, and politically charged lyrics centered around the Vietnam War and its aftermath...
  19. On This Day: May 29, 1985 – Warlock Releases Hellbound

    On This Day: May 29, 1985 – Warlock Releases Hellbound

    On this day May 29, 1985, German heavy metal band Warlock released their second studio album Hellbound. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Doro Pesch, the band continued to build momentum across Europe’s metal scene with this hard-hitting release. Hellbound delivered a heavier sound than their...
  20. On This Day: May 27, 1985 – Bathory Released Their Second Album The Return…

    On This Day: May 27, 1985 – Bathory Released Their Second Album The Return…

    On this day May 27, 1985, Swedish metal band Bathory released their second studio album The Return…, a landmark record that helped shape the foundation of black metal. Known for its raw sound, lo-fi production, and dark atmosphere, the album pushed the boundaries of extreme metal and introduced...
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