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  1. On this day October 17 1989 - Kiss Released Their 15th Album Hot in the Shade

    On this day October 17 1989 - Kiss Released Their 15th Album Hot in the Shade

    On this day October 17 1989, Kiss released their fifteenth studio album Hot in the Shade, a return to their classic rock roots after years of experimenting with different styles throughout the decade. The album blended melodic hard rock with a more stripped down sound that appealed to both...
  2. On This Day October 15 1984 - AC/DC Released the EP '74 Jailbreak

    On This Day October 15 1984 - AC/DC Released the EP '74 Jailbreak

    On this day October 15 1984, AC/DC released the EP '74 Jailbreak, a collection of songs originally recorded between 1974 and 1976 that had previously only been available in Australia. The release gave fans around the world a chance to hear early material featuring the raw energy and attitude...
  3. On This Day October 13 1989 - Ace Frehley Released His Fourth Album Trouble Walkin'

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Ace Frehley Released His Fourth Album Trouble Walkin'

    On this day October 13 1989, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley released his fourth solo album Trouble Walkin', a hard rocking return that reaffirmed his place as one of the most distinctive guitarists in rock. The album combined his trademark riffs with a renewed sense of energy and confidence...
  4. On This Day October 12 1987 - McAuley Schenker Group Released Their Fifth Album Perfect Timing

    On This Day October 12 1987 - McAuley Schenker Group Released Their Fifth Album Perfect Timing

    On this day October 12 1987, McAuley Schenker Group released their fifth studio album Perfect Timing, marking a new era for guitarist Michael Schenker with the addition of vocalist Robin McAuley. The album introduced a more melodic and radio friendly sound while maintaining the powerful guitar...
  5. On This Day October 13 1982 - Kiss Released Their 10th Album Creatures of the Night

    On This Day October 13 1982 - Kiss Released Their 10th Album Creatures of the Night

    On this day October 13 1982, Kiss released Creatures of the Night, their powerful tenth studio album that marked a return to the band’s heavy rock roots after several years of experimenting with different styles. The album delivered a thunderous sound filled with driving guitars, explosive...
  6. On This Day October 10 1989 - McAuley Schenker Group Released Their 6th Album Save Yourself

    On This Day October 10 1989 - McAuley Schenker Group Released Their 6th Album Save Yourself

    On this day October 10 1989, McAuley Schenker Group released Save Yourself, their sixth studio album and one of their most dynamic hard rock releases of the decade. The record delivered a powerful mix of soaring vocals, sharp guitar work, and polished production that defined the band’s late 80s...
  7. On This Day August 21 1980 – Black Rose Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 21 1980 – Black Rose Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 21 1980, Black Rose released their self titled debut album Black Rose, introducing a new voice in the early 80s British hard rock scene. The band delivered a sound rooted in raw energy, heavy guitars, and driving rhythms that appealed to fans of powerful, no frills rock music...
  8. On This Day August 15 1983 – Flick of the Switch by AC/DC Was Released

    On This Day August 15 1983 – Flick of the Switch by AC/DC Was Released

    On this day August 15 1983, Flick of the Switch hit record stores as the ninth studio album from AC/DC. The band stripped things back for this release, aiming for a raw and unpolished sound that returned to the basics of their hard rock roots. Self produced by the band, the album showcased their...
  9. On This Day August 9 1986 – Ratt Released Their Album Dancing Undercover

    On This Day August 9 1986 – Ratt Released Their Album Dancing Undercover

    On this day August 9 1986, Dancing Undercover was released by Ratt, marking their third studio album and another step forward in defining the sound of 80s hard rock. Riding high from the success of their previous releases, the band leaned deeper into their gritty riffs, flashy attitude, and...
  10. On This Day August 3 1987 – Def Leppard Released Their Fourth Album Hysteria

    On This Day August 3 1987 – Def Leppard Released Their Fourth Album Hysteria

    On this day August 3 1987, Hysteria by Def Leppard was released, becoming one of the most successful rock albums of the decade and a defining moment in 1980s music. As the band’s fourth studio album, Hysteria represented a creative and technical milestone, blending hard rock with radio friendly...
  11. On This Day July 27 1987 – Triumph Released Their Third Album Surveillance

    On This Day July 27 1987 – Triumph Released Their Third Album Surveillance

    On this day July 27 1987, Surveillance by Triumph was released marking a turning point in the band’s career and serving as the final studio album with guitarist Rik Emmett. Known for combining hard rock power with progressive arrangements, the album pushed Triumph’s sound into more melodic and...
  12. On This Day July 25 1980 – AC/DC Released Their 7th Album Back in Black

    On This Day July 25 1980 – AC/DC Released Their 7th Album Back in Black

    On this day July 25 1980, AC/ DC released their seventh studio album Back in Black, a powerful comeback that would go on to become one of the most successful albums in music history. The record marked the debut of new lead singer Brian Johnson following the death of original frontman Bon Scott...
  13. On This Day: July 11, 1981 – Def Leppard Releases High n Dry

    On This Day: July 11, 1981 – Def Leppard Releases High n Dry

    On this day July 11, 1981, Def Leppard released their second studio album High n Dry, a gritty and energetic record that marked a major step forward in their evolution. It was their first collaboration with producer Robert John Mutt Lange, who helped sharpen the band’s sound and steer them...
  14. On This Day: July 7, 1986 - David Lee Roth Released His Debut Solo Album Eat Em and Smile

    On This Day: July 7, 1986 - David Lee Roth Released His Debut Solo Album Eat Em and Smile

    On this day July 7, 1986, David Lee Roth released his debut solo album Eat 'Em and Smile, marking his first full length project after parting ways with Van Halen. Backed by a powerhouse band featuring Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and Gregg Bissonette on drums, Roth delivered an...
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  15. 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

    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...
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