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On This Day August 10 1989 – White Lion Released Their Album Big Game
On this day August 10 1989, White Lion released their third studio album, Big Game. Following the success of their 1987 breakthrough album Pride, the band returned with another dose of melodic hard rock that balanced social commentary with radio friendly hooks. Big Game featured the popular...- Pete
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On This Day August 2 1986 – Vinnie Vincent Invasion Released Their Debut Album
On this day August 2 1986, Vinnie Vincent Invasion released their self titled debut album, unleashing a high energy blend of glam metal, blistering guitar solos, and over the top showmanship. Led by former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent, the band carved out their own space in the 80s rock scene...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1984 – Stryper Released The Yellow and Black Attack EP
On this day July 21 1984, Stryper released their debut EP, The Yellow and Black Attack. With its bold imagery, high pitched vocals, and faith based message, the release introduced a new force to the 80s metal scene. It was one of the earliest examples of Christian metal to break through to a...- Pete
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On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album
On this day July 7, 1984, Icon released their self titled debut album and made their first mark on the heavy metal scene of the 1980s. The Arizona based band delivered a sound that combined melodic hooks with a hard edged guitar style, fitting right in with the growing wave of American metal...- Pete
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On This Day: July 6, 1986 - Quiet Riot Released Their Fifth Album QR III
On this day July 6, 1986, Quiet Riot released their fifth studio album QR III, a record that marked a stylistic shift for the band as they leaned further into keyboard driven hard rock with a polished production style. Following the commercial success of Metal Health and Condition Critical, this...- Pete
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