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  1. On This Day October 13 1989 - Overkill Released Their Fourth Album The Years of Decay

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Overkill Released Their Fourth Album The Years of Decay

    On this day October 13 1989, thrash metal band Overkill released their fourth studio album The Years of Decay, often regarded as one of their greatest and most influential works. The album showcased the band’s evolution with more complex songwriting, heavier riffs, and a darker tone that pushed...
  2. On This Day October 10 1989 - D.R.I. Released Their 5th Album Thrash Zone

    On This Day October 10 1989 - D.R.I. Released Their 5th Album Thrash Zone

    On this day October 10 1989, D.R.I. released Thrash Zone, their fifth studio album and one of the defining records of crossover thrash in the late 1980s. The album captured the raw intensity of hardcore punk fused with the technical precision of metal, solidifying D.R.I.’s status as one of the...
  3. On This Day October 7 1987 – Pleasures of the Flesh By Exodus Was Released

    On This Day October 7 1987 – Pleasures of the Flesh By Exodus Was Released

    On this day October 7 1987, Pleasures of the Flesh was released, the second studio album by American thrash metal band Exodus. Following their acclaimed debut, the band returned with a heavier, more refined sound that cemented their place as one of the key acts in the Bay Area thrash scene. The...
  4. On This Day October 7 1986 – Slayer Released Reign in Blood

    On This Day October 7 1986 – Slayer Released Reign in Blood

    On this day October 7 1986, Reign in Blood was released, the third studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. Widely regarded as one of the most influential metal albums of all time, it redefined the genre with its blistering speed, intense aggression, and uncompromising sound. Produced...
  5. On This Day August 4 1989 – Practice What You Preach By Testament Was Released

    On This Day August 4 1989 – Practice What You Preach By Testament Was Released

    On this day August 4 1989, Practice What You Preach by Testament was released, marking the band’s third studio album and a major step forward in both sound and message. Known for their powerful blend of thrash metal and socially aware lyrics, Testament used this album to broaden their reach...
  6. On This Day July 27 1984 – Metallica Released Their Second Album Ride The Lightning

    On This Day July 27 1984 – Metallica Released Their Second Album Ride The Lightning

    On this day July 27 1984, Ride The Lightning by Metallica was released marking a leap forward in the band’s sound and ambition. The album expanded on their debut with complex song structures, varied tempos, and introspective lyrics. Tracks like Fade To Black, Creeping Death, and For Whom The...
  7. On This Day July 25 1983 – Kill 'Em All by Metallica Was Released

    On This Day July 25 1983 – Kill 'Em All by Metallica Was Released

    On this day July 25 1983, Kill 'Em All was released, marking the explosive debut of Metallica and the birth of a new force in heavy metal. With its raw energy, aggressive speed, and no-holds-barred attitude, the album helped lay the groundwork for the thrash metal movement that would define part...
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