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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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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  9. 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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