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  1. Pete

    Quiet Riot Released QR - Today, October 21, 1988

    On this day, October 21, 1988, Quiet Riot released their sixth album QR. The album reached #119 on the Billboard charts and marked a new chapter for the band, showcasing a shift in their sound. While it didn’t achieve the same commercial success as some of their earlier works, QR remains a...
  2. Pete

    On This Day, October 20, 1984 - Grave Digger Released Heavy Metal Breakdown

    On this day, October 20, 1984, Grave Digger released their debut album Heavy Metal Breakdown. This album marked the beginning of the German heavy metal band’s long career and became a cult favorite among fans of the genre. Known for its raw energy and hard-hitting sound, Heavy Metal Breakdown...
  3. Pete

    Suicidal Tendencies Drops Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit…Déjà Vu — October 17, 1989

    On this day, October 17, 1989, Suicidal Tendencies released their fourth album, Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit…Déjà Vu. This unique blend of hardcore punk and thrash metal reached #150 on the Billboard Charts, showcasing the band’s evolving sound. Do you remember your first listen to this...
  4. Pete

    Possessed Releases Seven Churches on October 16, 1985

    On this day, October 16, 1985, Possessed released their debut album, Seven Churches. Widely regarded as one of the first death metal albums, Seven Churches helped to define the genre’s sound and establish Possessed as pioneers in the metal scene.
  5. Pete

    Released Today Nö Sleep at All by Motörhead (Live Album) - October 15, 1988

    On this day October 15, 1988, Motörhead’s live album Nö Sleep at All was released. This album captures the band’s raw energy during their performance at the Giants of Rock festival in Hämeenlinna, Finland. If you’re into heavy metal and want to relive some of Motörhead’s greatest live moments...
  6. Pete

    Manowar Releases Sign of the Hammer - October 15, 1984

    On this day, October 15, 1984, Manowar unleashed their fourth album Sign of the Hammer. Known for its powerful riffs and epic lyrics, the album reached #73 in the UK. Are you a fan of this metal classic?
  7. Pete

    This Day: Power Windows by Rush Released - October 14, 1985

    On this day, October 14, 1985, Rush released their 11th studio album, Power Windows. Known for its incorporation of synthesizers and electronic elements, this album marked a departure from the band’s earlier, more guitar-driven sound. Power Windows reached #10 on the Billboard 200 and featured...
  8. Pete

    October 14, 1985 - Iron Maiden Released Live After Death

    On this day, October 14, 1985, Iron Maiden released their live album Live After Death. The album captured the band’s raw energy during their World Slavery Tour and reached #19 on the Billboard charts and #2 in the UK. Known for its dynamic performance and iconic tracks, Live After Death has...
  9. Pete

    The Years of Decay by Overkill Released - October 13, 1989

    On this day, October 13, 1989, Overkill released their 4th album The Years of Decay! The album peaked at #155 on the Billboard charts and is considered a classic in the thrash metal genre, featuring a heavier and darker sound that helped establish Overkill’s reputation in the metal scene. Who...
  10. Pete

    On This Day: Riot Breaks Out at Black Sabbath Concert - October 9, 1980

    On this day, October 9, 1980, a riot erupted at a Black Sabbath concert in Milwaukee after the band walked off the stage. The chaos began when bassist Geezer Butler was struck in the head by a bottle, causing the band to leave in frustration. Fun Fact! Ozzy Osbourne, who had recently left the...
  11. Pete

    Lightning to the Nations (1981)

    Title: Lightning to the Nations Artist: Diamond Head Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Lightning to the Nations - 2 - The Prince - 3 - Sucking My Love - 4 - Am I Evil? - 5 - Sweet and Innocent - 6 - It's Electric - 7 - Helpless - 8 - Shoot Out the Lights - 9 -...
  12. Pete

    Angel Witch (1980)

    Title: Angel Witch Artist: Angel Witch Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Angel Witch - 2 - Atlantis - 3 - White Witch - 4 - Confused - 5 - Sorcerers - 6 - Gorgon - 7 - Sweet Danger - 8 - Free Man - 9 - Angel of Death - 10 - Devil's Tower - 11 - Loser - 12...
  13. Pete

    Black Metal (1982)

    Title: Black Metal Artist: Venom Genre: Thrash Metal Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Black Metal - 2 - To Hell and Back - 3 - Buried Alive - 4 - Raise the Dead - 5 - Teacher's Pet - 6 - Leave Me in Hell - 7 - Sacrifice - 8 - Heaven's on Fire - 9 - Countess Bathory - 10 -...
  14. Pete

    The Spectre Within (1985)

    Title: The Spectre Within Artist: Fates Warning Genre: Progressive Metal Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Traveler in Time - 2 - Orphan Gypsy - 3 - Without a Trace - 4 - Pirates of the Underground - 5 - The Apparition - 6 - Kyrie Eleison - 7 - Epitaph - Overview: The Spectre...
  15. Pete

    See You in Hell (1983)

    Title: See You in Hell Artist: Grim Reaper Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - See You in Hell - 2 - Dead on Arrival - 3 - Liar - 4 - Wrath of the Ripper - 5 - Now or Never - 6 - Run for Your Life - 7 - The Show Must Go On - 8 - All Hell Let Loose -...
  16. Pete

    80s Metal Saturdays 07/20/25: Venom's At War With Satan

    At War with Satan by Venom For this week's '80s Metal Saturdays, let's dive into Venom's groundbreaking third album, "At War with Satan". Released in April 1984, this album is a monumental piece in the evolution of extreme metal. Venom, known for their raw and aggressive style, pushed the...
  17. Pete

    80s Metal Saturday 07/06/24: A Deep Dive into Mötley Crüe's "Too Fast for Love"

    Welcome to another installment of 80s Metal Saturday! Today, we're cranking up the volume and diving deep into the iconic debut album by Mötley Crüe, "Too Fast for Love." Released on November 10, 1981, this album laid the groundwork for the band's explosive career and became a cornerstone of the...
  18. Pete

    80s Metal Saturdays 06/29/24: Honoring Slayer's Show No Mercy

    Welcome to another edition of 80s Metal Saturdays! Today, we’re diving into the ferocious debut album that set the stage for one of the most influential bands in thrash metal: Slayer’s "Show No Mercy." Released on December 3, 1983, "Show No Mercy" introduced the world to Slayer's raw and...
  19. Pete

    80s Metal Saturdays 06/22/24: Spotlight on The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden

    Welcome to another 80s Metal Saturday! Today, we're diving into one of the most iconic metal albums of all time: Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast. Released on March 22, 1982, The Number of the Beast was Iron Maiden's third studio album and marked a significant turning point for the band...
  20. Pete

    80s Metal Saturdays 06/15/2024: Slayer’s “Show No Mercy”

    Let’s talk about an album that laid the groundwork for thrash metal and left an indelible mark on the genre—Slayer’s “Show No Mercy.” Released in December 1983, this debut album was raw, aggressive, and unapologetically fast. Tracks like “Evil Has No Boundaries” and “The Antichrist” showcased...
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