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  1. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Tank Releases This Means War

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Tank Releases This Means War

    On this day June 10, 1983, British heavy metal band Tank released their third studio album This Means War. The album marked a turning point for the group, as they adopted a cleaner and more melodic sound compared to their earlier, grittier records. It also introduced a new twin guitar lineup...
  2. On This Day: June 9, 1987 - Suicidal Tendencies Release Join the Army

    On This Day: June 9, 1987 - Suicidal Tendencies Release Join the Army

    On this day June 9, 1987, Suicidal Tendencies released their second album Join the Army. Blending punk aggression with thrash metal precision, the album marked a turning point for the band and helped solidify their role in shaping crossover thrash. Join the Army reached number 100 on the US...
  3. On This Day: June 7, 1982 - Girlschool Releases Screaming Blue Murder

    On This Day: June 7, 1982 - Girlschool Releases Screaming Blue Murder

    On this day June 7, 1982, Girlschool released their third studio album Screaming Blue Murder. As one of the leading all female bands in the British heavy metal scene, Girlschool delivered another hard hitting collection of tracks that reinforced their presence during the peak of the New Wave of...
  4. On This Day: June 4, 1983 - Motörhead Releases Another Perfect Day

    On This Day: June 4, 1983 - Motörhead Releases Another Perfect Day

    On this day June 4, 1983, Motörhead released their sixth studio album Another Perfect Day. Marking a unique chapter in the band’s history, it was the only Motörhead album to feature former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, whose melodic style brought a noticeable shift in the band’s sound...
  5. On This Day: June 2, 1980 - Accept Releases Second Album I'm a Rebel

    On This Day: June 2, 1980 - Accept Releases Second Album I'm a Rebel

    On this day June 2, 1980, German heavy metal band Accept released their second studio album I'm a Rebel. The album marked a significant step in the band's evolution, featuring a harder, more defined sound that would eventually become a cornerstone of European metal in the decade ahead. The...
  6. On This Day: June 1, 1989 - Sodom Releases Agent Orange

    On This Day: June 1, 1989 - Sodom Releases Agent Orange

    On this day June 1, 1989, German thrash metal band Sodom released their third studio album Agent Orange. The album marked a major turning point for the band, showcasing tighter production, more refined songwriting, and politically charged lyrics centered around the Vietnam War and its aftermath...
  7. On This Day: May 29, 1985 - Warlock Releases Hellbound

    On This Day: May 29, 1985 - Warlock Releases Hellbound

    On this day May 29, 1985, German heavy metal band Warlock released their second studio album Hellbound. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Doro Pesch, the band continued to build momentum across Europe’s metal scene with this hard-hitting release. Hellbound delivered a heavier sound than their...
  8. On This Day: May 27, 1985 - Bathory Released Their Second Album The Return…

    On This Day: May 27, 1985 - Bathory Released Their Second Album The Return…

    On this day May 27, 1985, Swedish metal band Bathory released their second studio album The Return…, a landmark record that helped shape the foundation of black metal. Known for its raw sound, lo-fi production, and dark atmosphere, the album pushed the boundaries of extreme metal and introduced...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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