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  1. On This Day: May 25, 1987 – Death Released Their Debut Album Scream Bloody Gore

    On This Day: May 25, 1987 – Death Released Their Debut Album Scream Bloody Gore

    On this day May 25, 1987, Death released their debut album Scream Bloody Gore, a brutal and groundbreaking record that is widely considered the birth of death metal. Led by guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, the album pushed the boundaries of heaviness, speed, and aggression with raw...
  2. On This Day: May 25, 1983 – Dio Released Their Debut Album Holy Diver

    On This Day: May 25, 1983 – Dio Released Their Debut Album Holy Diver

    On this day May 25, 1983, Dio released their debut album Holy Diver, marking a powerful new chapter for legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio after his time with Rainbow and Black Sabbath. With its fantasy inspired lyrics, soaring vocals, and thunderous riffs, the album became an instant classic...
  3. On This Day: May 25, 1980 – Anvil Released Their Debut Album Hard n Heavy

    On This Day: May 25, 1980 – Anvil Released Their Debut Album Hard n Heavy

    On this day May 25, 1980, Canadian heavy metal band Anvil released their debut album Hard n Heavy, kicking off a long and influential career in the metal scene. Known for their raw sound, high energy performances, and dedication to traditional heavy metal, the album introduced fans to the band’s...
  4. On This Day: May 23, 1987 – Helloween Released Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1

    On This Day: May 23, 1987 – Helloween Released Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1

    On this day May 23, 1987, Helloween released their second studio album Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1, a groundbreaking record that helped define the power metal genre. With soaring vocals, melodic guitar solos, and fantasy inspired lyrics, the album marked a major creative leap for the German...
  5. On This Day: May 18, 1988 - Blind Guardian Released Their Debut Album Battalions of Fear

    On This Day: May 18, 1988 - Blind Guardian Released Their Debut Album Battalions of Fear

    On this day May 18, 1988, German power metal band Blind Guardian released their debut album Battalions of Fear. The album reached number 53 in Germany and marked the beginning of what would become one of the most influential careers in European metal. Known for their speed, precision and fantasy...
  6. On This Day: May 17, 1988 - Judas Priest Released Their Eleventh Album Ram it Down

    On This Day: May 17, 1988 - Judas Priest Released Their Eleventh Album Ram it Down

    On this day May 17, 1988, Judas Priest released their eleventh studio album Ram it Down. The album reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 and marked the end of an era before the band fully embraced a heavier sound with their next release. Known for its mix of traditional metal riffs and...
  7. On This Day: May 16, 1989 - Obituary Released Their Debut Album Slowly We Rot

    On This Day: May 16, 1989 - Obituary Released Their Debut Album Slowly We Rot

    On this day May 16, 1989, Florida death metal band Obituary released their debut album Slowly We Rot, a brutal and genre defining record that helped shape the sound of American death metal in its formative years. Known for its raw production, guttural vocals and relentless aggression, the album...
  8. On This Day: May 16, 1983 - Iron Maiden Released Their Fourth Album Piece of Mind

    On This Day: May 16, 1983 - Iron Maiden Released Their Fourth Album Piece of Mind

    On this day May 16, 1983, Iron Maiden released their fourth studio album Piece of Mind, a landmark in heavy metal that helped solidify the band’s global status. The album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 and marked the first full studio recording with drummer Nicko McBrain, completing the...
  9. On This Day: May 15, 1987 - Mötley Crüe Released Their Fourth Album Girls Girls Girls

    On This Day: May 15, 1987 - Mötley Crüe Released Their Fourth Album Girls Girls Girls

    On this day May 15, 1987, Mötley Crüe released their fourth studio album Girls Girls Girls according to most industry sources, though some listings cite May 20 as the official release date. The album marked a darker and more personal turn for the band while maintaining their signature mix of...
  10. On This Day: May 12, 1989 - Altars of Madness by Morbid Angel Released

    On This Day: May 12, 1989 - Altars of Madness by Morbid Angel Released

    On this day May 12, 1989, Morbid Angel released their debut album Altars of Madness, a defining moment in the evolution of death metal. Hailing from Florida, Morbid Angel unleashed a sound that was faster, darker and more technically complex than most metal of the era. Altars of Madness would go...
  11. On This Day: May 11, 1987 - Bathory Releases Under the Sign of the Black Mark

    On This Day: May 11, 1987 - Bathory Releases Under the Sign of the Black Mark

    On May 11, 1987, Swedish band Bathory released their third studio album Under the Sign of the Black Mark, a raw and aggressive record that helped lay the foundation for the black metal genre. Led by the mysterious Quorthon, the album pushed beyond thrash into darker, more atmospheric territory...
  12. On This Day: May 10, 1984 - Twisted Sister Releases Stay Hungry

    On This Day: May 10, 1984 - Twisted Sister Releases Stay Hungry

    On May 10, 1984, Twisted Sister released their third studio album Stay Hungry, the record that catapulted the band into rock stardom. Featuring anthems like We’re Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock, the album perfectly captured the rebellious spirit and theatrical flair of 80s heavy metal. Stay...
  13. On This Day: May 5, 1988 - Testament Releases The New Order

    On This Day: May 5, 1988 - Testament Releases The New Order

    On May 5, 1988, Testament released their second studio album The New Order, though some sources cite May 10 as the official release date. The album marked a major step forward for the band, refining their sound with faster tempos, technical solos, and darker lyrical themes that helped define...
  14. On This Day: May 3, 1988 - Queensryche Releases Operation Mindcrime

    On This Day: May 3, 1988 - Queensryche Releases Operation Mindcrime

    On May 3, 1988, Queensryche released their third studio album Operation Mindcrime, a bold and ambitious concept album that blended heavy metal with a politically charged narrative. The story followed a disillusioned man named Nikki who becomes involved with a revolutionary group and spirals into...
  15. On This Day: April 25, 1985 – Exodus Released Bonded by Blood

    On This Day: April 25, 1985 – Exodus Released Bonded by Blood

    On this day April 25, 1985, Exodus released their debut album Bonded by Blood. Though some sources list April 5 as the release date, the album is widely recognized as having made its mark in late April. Bonded by Blood became a defining record in the Bay Area thrash metal scene, praised for its...
  16. On This Day: April 25, 1983 – Krokus Released Headhunter

    On This Day: April 25, 1983 – Krokus Released Headhunter

    On this day April 25, 1983, Swiss hard rock band Krokus released their seventh studio album Headhunter. Known for its heavier sound and polished production, the album became their biggest success in the United States, reaching number 25 on the Billboard 200. Headhunter featured hard hitting...
  17. On This Day: April 25, 1980 – Black Sabbath Released Heaven and Hell

    On This Day: April 25, 1980 – Black Sabbath Released Heaven and Hell

    On this day April 25, 1980, Black Sabbath released their ninth studio album Heaven and Hell. It was the first to feature Ronnie James Dio as lead vocalist, bringing a dramatic shift in the band’s sound and a new era for heavy metal. Heaven and Hell reenergized Black Sabbath following Ozzy...
  18. On This Day: April 23, 1987 – Death Angel Released The Ultra Violence

    On This Day: April 23, 1987 – Death Angel Released The Ultra Violence

    On this day April 23, 1987, Bay Area thrash band Death Angel released their debut album The Ultra Violence. Known for its speed, technical precision, and raw power, the album made a serious impact on the underground metal scene and became a cult favorite. What made The Ultra Violence stand out...
  19. On This Day: April 22, 1985 – Anvil Released Backwaxed

    On This Day: April 22, 1985 – Anvil Released Backwaxed

    On this day April 22, 1985, Canadian heavy metal band Anvil released the compilation album Backwaxed. The album pulled together early tracks from their first three studio albums along with several rare cuts and previously unreleased material, giving fans a raw and heavy dose of Anvil’s high...
  20. On This Day: April 21, 1987 – Testament Released Their Debut Album The Legacy

    On This Day: April 21, 1987 – Testament Released Their Debut Album The Legacy

    On this day April 21, 1987, Bay Area thrash metal band Testament released their debut album The Legacy. Packed with raw power, aggressive riffs, and intricate guitar work, the album quickly established Testament as one of the most promising new forces in the thrash metal scene. The Legacy...
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