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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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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  20. 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...
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