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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. On This Day: April 21, 1986 - Accept Released Russian Roulette

    On This Day: April 21, 1986 - Accept Released Russian Roulette

    On this day April 21, 1986, German heavy metal band Accept released their seventh studio album Russian Roulette. Known for their aggressive sound and gritty energy, the band returned to a darker and more traditional metal style after experimenting with a more polished approach on their previous...
  15. On This Day: April 20, 1981 - Girlschool Released Hit and Run

    On This Day: April 20, 1981 - Girlschool Released Hit and Run

    On this day April 20, 1981, British heavy metal band Girlschool released their second studio album Hit and Run. Known for their raw energy and gritty sound, the all female group was part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and often toured alongside Motörhead. Hit and Run became their most...
  16. On This Day: April 17, 1989 - Annihilator Released Alice in Hell

    On This Day: April 17, 1989 - Annihilator Released Alice in Hell

    On this day April 17, 1989, Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator released their debut album Alice in Hell. Packed with blistering guitar work, sharp lyrics, and tight songwriting, the album quickly made waves in the metal underground and became one of the most respected debuts in the genre...
  17. On This Day: April 17, 1982 - Motörhead Released Iron Fist

    On This Day: April 17, 1982 - Motörhead Released Iron Fist

    On this day April 17, 1982, Motörhead released their fifth studio album Iron Fist, delivering another round of raw, no nonsense heavy metal. Known for their loud, fast, and aggressive style, the band kept their signature energy going with this follow up to Ace of Spades. Iron Fist reached...
  18. On This Day: April 16, 1984 - Venom Released At War with Satan

    On This Day: April 16, 1984 - Venom Released At War with Satan

    On this day April 16, 1984, British metal band Venom released their third studio album At War with Satan. Known as pioneers of black metal, Venom pushed their sound and style even further with this ambitious and controversial release. The album featured a twenty minute title track that took up...
  19. On This Day: April 15, 1989 - W A S P Released The Headless Children

    On This Day: April 15, 1989 - W A S P Released The Headless Children

    On this day April 15, 1989, W A S P released their fourth studio album The Headless Children, a bold and more mature record that marked a shift in both sound and subject matter for the band. Known for their shock rock image and heavy metal anthems, this release showed a darker and more political...
  20. On This Day: April 14, 1989 - Blind Guardian Released Follow the Blind

    On This Day: April 14, 1989 - Blind Guardian Released Follow the Blind

    On this day April 14, 1989, German power metal band Blind Guardian released their second studio album Follow the Blind. Building on the speed and aggression of their debut, the album took a darker, heavier turn while still embracing the fantasy driven themes and epic energy that would define...
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