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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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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  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. On This Day October 15 1988 - Motörhead Released the Live Album Nö Sleep at All

    On This Day October 15 1988 - Motörhead Released the Live Album Nö Sleep at All

    On this day October 15 1988, Motorhead released No Sleep at All, a live album that captured the band’s raw power and relentless energy on stage. Recorded during their European tour, the album showcased the ferocious performances that made Motorhead one of the loudest and most uncompromising acts...
  16. On This Day October 9 1984 – March of the Saint by Armored Saint was Released

    On This Day October 9 1984 – March of the Saint by Armored Saint was Released

    On this day October 9 1984, March of the Saint was released, the debut album by heavy metal band Armored Saint. Packed with powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and classic metal energy, the album quickly established the group as one of the most promising acts in the American metal scene of the...
  17. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden was released. The band’s sixth studio album marked a bold shift in their sound, introducing guitar synthesizers and futuristic themes while maintaining the powerful heavy metal style that defined their success. The album featured...
  18. On This Day September 27, 1986 – Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Was Killed in a Tour Bus Accident in Sweden During The Master of Puppets Tour

    On This Day September 27, 1986 – Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Was Killed in a Tour Bus Accident in Sweden During The Master of Puppets Tour

    On this day September 27, 1986 Metallica suffered a devastating loss when bassist Cliff Burton was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden during The Master of Puppets tour. Burton was only 24 years old, and his death marked one of the most tragic moments in heavy music history. Cliff Burton...
  19. On This Day September 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Hired Bruce Dickinson as Their New Lead Singer

    On This Day September 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Hired Bruce Dickinson as Their New Lead Singer

    On this day September 26, 1981 Iron Maiden officially hired Bruce Dickinson as their new lead singer, marking a pivotal moment in the band’s history and the future of heavy metal. Dickinson replaced original vocalist Paul Di'Anno, bringing a more powerful and operatic vocal style that would...
  20. On This Day September 21, 1988 – Anvil Released Pound for Pound

    On This Day September 21, 1988 – Anvil Released Pound for Pound

    On this day September 21, 1988 Anvil released their fifth studio album, Pound for Pound. Known for their heavy sound and relentless energy, Anvil delivered another hard-hitting collection that stayed true to their metal roots while pushing into even more aggressive territory. The album featured...
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