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  1. On This Day: April 11, 1983 - Savatage Released Sirens

    On This Day: April 11, 1983 - Savatage Released Sirens

    On this day April 11, 1983, Savatage released their debut album Sirens, unleashing a raw and powerful blend of heavy metal that would lay the groundwork for one of the most respected underground bands of the 80s and 90s. Known for its aggressive sound, dark themes, and intense guitar work...
  2. On This Day: April 8, 1988 - Yngwie Malmsteen Released Odyssey

    On This Day: April 8, 1988 - Yngwie Malmsteen Released Odyssey

    On this day April 8, 1988, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen released his fourth studio album Odyssey, a powerful blend of neoclassical metal and melodic hard rock that became his most commercially successful release. Known for his lightning fast technique and classical influence, Malmsteen...
  3. On This Day: April 7, 1989 - Sepultura Released Beneath the Remains

    On This Day: April 7, 1989 - Sepultura Released Beneath the Remains

    On this day April 7, 1989, Brazilian metal band Sepultura released their third studio album Beneath the Remains, a blistering record that marked their international breakthrough and a defining moment in thrash metal. With a faster, tighter sound and sharper production, the album pushed Sepultura...
  4. On This Day: April 3 1980 Wheels of Steel by Saxon Was Released

    On This Day: April 3 1980 Wheels of Steel by Saxon Was Released

    On this day April 3 1980 British heavy metal band Saxon released their second studio album Wheels of Steel. The album became a major breakthrough for the band reaching number 5 on the UK charts and helping define the sound of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Featuring hard hitting tracks...
  5. On This Day: March 25 1988 Heart Attack by Krokus Was Released

    On This Day: March 25 1988 Heart Attack by Krokus Was Released

    On this day March 25 1988 Swiss hard rock band Krokus released their tenth studio album Heart Attack. Known for their high energy sound and gritty vocals the band returned to a heavier style with this record after experimenting with a more commercial approach on earlier albums. Heart Attack...
  6. On This Day: March 22 1987 Anthrax Released Their Album Among the Living

    On This Day: March 22 1987 Anthrax Released Their Album Among the Living

    On this day March 22 1987 thrash metal band Anthrax released their third studio album Among the Living. Some sources cite March 16 as the release date but March 22 is also widely referenced. The album became a breakthrough for the band reaching number 62 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying...
  7. On This Day: March 22 1984 Savatage Released The Dungeons Are Calling EP

    On This Day: March 22 1984 Savatage Released The Dungeons Are Calling EP

    On this day March 22 1984 heavy metal band Savatage released their EP The Dungeons Are Calling. The six track release followed their debut album Sirens and helped establish the band's signature blend of power metal and progressive elements. The EP showcased Savatage’s dark themes and intense...
  8. On This Day: March 22 1982 Iron Maiden Released The Number of the Beast

    On This Day: March 22 1982 Iron Maiden Released The Number of the Beast

    On this day March 22 1982 Iron Maiden released their third studio album The Number of the Beast. The album became a landmark in heavy metal reaching number one in the UK and peaking at number 33 on the Billboard 200. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest metal albums of all time. This...
  9. On This Day: March 19 1987 Ozzy Osbourne Released the Live Album Tribute

    On This Day: March 19 1987 Ozzy Osbourne Released the Live Album Tribute

    On this day March 19 1987 Ozzy Osbourne released the live album Tribute as a dedication to his late guitarist Randy Rhoads who was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1982. The album featured live recordings from Osbourne’s early solo career showcasing Rhoads’ incredible talent and influence...
  10. On This Day: March 19 1982 Ozzy Osbourne’s Lead Guitarist Randy Rhoads Was Killed in a Plane Crash

    On This Day: March 19 1982 Ozzy Osbourne’s Lead Guitarist Randy Rhoads Was Killed in a Plane Crash

    On this day March 19 1982 Randy Rhoads the legendary lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne was tragically killed in a plane crash at the age of 25. The accident occurred in Leesburg Florida when Rhoads and two others took an unauthorized flight in a small plane that crashed into a house after...
  11. On This Day: March 16 1981 Breaker by Accept Was Released

    On This Day: March 16 1981 Breaker by Accept Was Released

    On this day March 16 1981 German heavy metal band Accept released their third studio album Breaker. The album marked a turning point for the band as they refined their sound with heavier riffs faster tempos and more aggressive vocals from Udo Dirkschneider. Though not a major commercial success...
  12. On This Day: March 14 1986 Rrröööaaarrr by Voivod Was Released

    On This Day: March 14 1986 Rrröööaaarrr by Voivod Was Released

    On this day March 14 1986 Canadian heavy metal band Voivod released their second studio album Rrröööaaarrr. The album was a raw and aggressive follow up to their debut showcasing their evolving thrash metal sound with elements of punk and progressive influences. Rrröööaaarrr helped solidify...
  13. On This Day: March 12 1982 Borrowed Time by Diamond Head Was Released

    On This Day: March 12 1982 Borrowed Time by Diamond Head Was Released

    On this day March 12 1982 British heavy metal band Diamond Head released their second studio album Borrowed Time. The album marked a shift toward a more polished production style compared to their raw and influential debut Lightning to the Nations. Borrowed Time reached number 24 on the UK...
  14. On This Day: March 11 1983 Metal Health by Quiet Riot Was Released

    On This Day: March 11 1983 Metal Health by Quiet Riot Was Released

    On this day March 11 1983 Quiet Riot released their third studio album Metal Health which became a defining record in 80s heavy metal. The album made history by becoming the first heavy metal album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 selling over six million copies worldwide. Metal Health...
  15. On This Day: March 3 1986 Master of Puppets by Metallica Was Released

    On This Day: March 3 1986 Master of Puppets by Metallica Was Released

    On this day March 3 1986 Metallica released their third studio album Master of Puppets. Widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time the album showcased the band's aggressive sound complex compositions and intense lyrical themes. Master of Puppets reached number 29 on...
  16. On This Day: February 22 1986 Ozzy Osbourne Released The Ultimate Sin

    On This Day: February 22 1986 Ozzy Osbourne Released The Ultimate Sin

    On this day February 22 1986 Ozzy Osbourne released his fourth studio album The Ultimate Sin, a record that blended heavy metal power with a polished 80s production style. The album became a commercial success reaching number six on the Billboard 200 and producing one of Ozzy’s biggest hits Shot...
  17. On This Day: February 17, 1987 Fighting the World by Manowar Released

    On This Day: February 17, 1987 Fighting the World by Manowar Released

    On this day, February 17, 1987, Manowar released Fighting the World, their fifth studio album and a landmark in their discography. This album marked a shift in production quality, being their first to utilize digital recording technology, resulting in a polished and powerful sound that further...
  18. On This Day: February 15, 1980 Metal for Muthas Compilation Album Released

    On This Day: February 15, 1980 Metal for Muthas Compilation Album Released

    On this day, February 15, 1980, Metal for Muthas was released, a landmark compilation album that helped define the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Featuring bands like Angel Witch, Iron Maiden, and Samson, the album introduced a new generation of heavy metal acts to a wider audience...
  19. On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    On this day, February 12, 1982, Iron Maiden released Run to the Hills, one of their most iconic and defining singles. The song was the lead single from their third studio album, The Number of the Beast, and marked the debut of Bruce Dickinson as the band’s lead vocalist. Run to the Hills became...
  20. Fire Down Under by Riot Released in 1981

    Fire Down Under by Riot Released in 1981

    On this day, February 9, 1981, Riot released their third studio album, Fire Down Under, an album that would become a landmark in heavy metal history. Known for its high-energy riffs, blistering solos, and raw intensity, the album was a defining moment for the band and helped shape the emerging...
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