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  1. On This Day November 8 1980 – Motörhead Released Their 4th Album Ace of Spades

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Motörhead Released Their 4th Album Ace of Spades

    On this day November 8 1980, Motörhead released their fourth studio album Ace of Spades, a record that became one of the defining landmarks in heavy metal history. Led by the unmistakable Lemmy Kilmister, the British trio delivered a sound that was faster, louder, and more aggressive than almost...
  2. On This Day November 7 1981 – Ozzy Osbourne Released Diary Of A Madman

    On This Day November 7 1981 – Ozzy Osbourne Released Diary Of A Madman

    On this day November 7 1981, Ozzy Osbourne released Diary Of A Madman, his second solo studio album and one of the most iconic metal records of the decade. The album built on the success of Blizzard Of Ozz, pushing Ozzy’s sound into darker, more theatrical territory while solidifying his status...
  3. On This Day November 7 1987 – Venom Released Calm Before The Storm

    On This Day November 7 1987 – Venom Released Calm Before The Storm

    On this day November 7 1987, Venom released Calm Before The Storm, their fifth studio album and a turning point in the band’s evolution. Known for pioneering extreme metal, Venom shifted toward a cleaner sound on this record while still maintaining their aggressive energy and dark themes. Calm...
  4. On This Day November 4, 1981 – Black Sabbath Released Mob Rules

    On This Day November 4, 1981 – Black Sabbath Released Mob Rules

    On this day November 4, 1981, Black Sabbath released Mob Rules, a thunderous album that cemented the band’s Dio era as one of the most powerful chapters in heavy metal history. With Ronnie James Dio on vocals and Tony Iommi’s unmistakable guitar work, the record delivered intensity, melody, and...
  5. On This Day November 4 1986 – Yngwie Malmsteen Released Trilogy

    On This Day November 4 1986 – Yngwie Malmsteen Released Trilogy

    On this day November 4 1986, Yngwie Malmsteen released Trilogy, an electrifying album that showcased his unmatched guitar virtuosity and powerful blend of classical music and heavy metal. The record pushed the boundaries of technical skill and composition, establishing Malmsteen as one of the...
  6. On This Day November 1, 1987 – Black Sabbath Released The Eternal Idol

    On This Day November 1, 1987 – Black Sabbath Released The Eternal Idol

    On this day November 1, 1987, Black Sabbath released their thirteenth studio album The Eternal Idol, marking a new chapter in the band’s long and storied career. Featuring Tony Martin on vocals for the first time, the album introduced a revitalized sound that combined the dark heaviness of the...
  7. On This Day October 31, 1986 – Possessed Released Beyond The Gates

    On This Day October 31, 1986 – Possessed Released Beyond The Gates

    On this day October 31, 1986, Possessed released their album Beyond The Gates, delivering a dark and powerful statement that pushed the boundaries of extreme metal. As one of the pioneering bands of the genre, Possessed combined fast, aggressive riffs with haunting themes, helping define the...
  8. On This Day October 30, 1983 – Mercyful Fate Released Melissa

    On This Day October 30, 1983 – Mercyful Fate Released Melissa

    On this day October 30, 1983, Mercyful Fate released their debut album Melissa, a groundbreaking and influential record that helped shape the future of heavy metal. Known for their dark themes, theatrical style, and the soaring vocals of King Diamond, the band delivered a bold statement that...
  9. On This Day October 30, 1985 – Anthrax Released Spreading The Disease

    On This Day October 30, 1985 – Anthrax Released Spreading The Disease

    On this day October 30, 1985, Anthrax released Spreading The Disease, a major turning point for the band and a cornerstone of the 1980s thrash metal movement. It marked the debut of vocalist Joey Belladonna and showcased a faster, tighter, and more aggressive sound that helped solidify Anthrax...
  10. On This Day November 4, 1985 – Armored Saint Released Delirious Nomad

    On This Day November 4, 1985 – Armored Saint Released Delirious Nomad

    On this day November 4, 1985, Armored Saint released their album Delirious Nomad, a fierce and underrated entry in the 1980s heavy metal scene. Known for powerful vocals, strong riff driven songwriting, and a relentless attitude, the band continued to build their reputation as a force in...
  11. On This Day October 30, 1987 – Sepultura Released Schizophrenia

    On This Day October 30, 1987 – Sepultura Released Schizophrenia

    On this day October 30, 1987, Sepultura released their groundbreaking album Schizophrenia, a defining moment in the band’s rise from the underground metal scene of Brazil to international recognition. With a faster, darker, and more technically advanced sound than their debut, the album marked...
  12. On This Day October 28, 1989 – Bolt Thrower's Album Realm Of Chaos Slaves To Darkness Released

    On This Day October 28, 1989 – Bolt Thrower's Album Realm Of Chaos Slaves To Darkness Released

    On this day October 28, 1989, Bolt Thrower released the album Realm Of Chaos Slaves To Darkness, a groundbreaking moment in the evolution of death metal. Inspired by the Warhammer 40000 universe, the record delivered crushing riffs, relentless drumming, and dark futuristic themes that set it...
  13. On This Day October 27, 1985 – Celtic Frost Released To Mega Therion

    On This Day October 27, 1985 – Celtic Frost Released To Mega Therion

    On this day October 27, 1985, the Swiss metal band Celtic Frost released their influential album To Mega Therion, a record that helped shape the sound and vision of extreme metal for decades to come. Combining crushing riffs, symphonic flourishes, and dark lyrical themes, the album pushed heavy...
  14. On This Day October 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Played Its First Show With Bruce Dickinson In Bologna Italy

    On This Day October 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Played Its First Show With Bruce Dickinson In Bologna Italy

    On this day October 26, 1981, Iron Maiden performed their first concert with Bruce Dickinson as the band’s new lead singer in Bologna, Italy, marking the beginning of a powerful new chapter in heavy metal history. Dickinson’s arrival brought a dramatic vocal range and commanding stage presence...
  15. On This Day October 24, 1986 – Stryper Released To Hell With The Devil

    On This Day October 24, 1986 – Stryper Released To Hell With The Devil

    On this day October 24, 1986, Christian metal band Stryper released their breakthrough album To Hell With The Devil, a bold and powerful record that brought faith based rock into the mainstream. Combining soaring vocals, blazing guitar solos, and anthemic choruses, the album became one of the...
  16. 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...
  17. On This Day October 21, 1988 – Quiet Riot Released Their Sixth Album QR

    On This Day October 21, 1988 – Quiet Riot Released Their Sixth Album QR

    On this day October 21, 1988, Quiet Riot released their sixth studio album QR, marking a major shift in the band’s sound and lineup as they entered the final years of the 1980s metal scene. With new frontman Paul Shortino replacing longtime vocalist Kevin DuBrow, the band delivered a heavier and...
  18. On this day October 17 1989 - Suicidal Tendencies Released Their 4th Album Controlled by Hatred Feel Like Shit Deja Vu

    On this day October 17 1989 - Suicidal Tendencies Released Their 4th Album Controlled by Hatred Feel Like Shit Deja Vu

    On this day October 17 1989, Suicidal Tendencies released their fourth studio album Controlled by Hatred Feel Like Shit Deja Vu, a fierce and unapologetic collection that blended thrash, punk, and crossover metal into one relentless sound. The album captured the band’s raw energy and rebellious...
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  19. On This Day October 16 1985 - Possessed Released the Album Seven Churches

    On This Day October 16 1985 - Possessed Released the Album Seven Churches

    On this day October 16 1985, Possessed released their debut album Seven Churches, a landmark record often credited as the first full length death metal album. The release marked a turning point in extreme music, blending the speed of thrash with the darkness and aggression that would define an...
  20. On This Day October 15 1984 - AC/DC Released the EP '74 Jailbreak

    On This Day October 15 1984 - AC/DC Released the EP '74 Jailbreak

    On this day October 15 1984, AC/DC released the EP '74 Jailbreak, a collection of songs originally recorded between 1974 and 1976 that had previously only been available in Australia. The release gave fans around the world a chance to hear early material featuring the raw energy and attitude...
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