On This Day in Metal – August 23rd
Albums Release
August 23rd 1980
Tygers Of Pan Tang – “Wild Cat”
“Wild Cat” is the debut album by the British heavy metal band Tygers of Pan Tang. “Euthanasia” stands out as the raw, driving anthem of “Wild Cat”.
August 23rd 1985
Stryper – “Soldiers Under Command”
“Soldiers Under Command” is the second release and first full-length studio album from Christian metal band Stryper. “Soldiers Under Command” powerful title track that defines the bold sound.
August 23rd 1991
Cirith Ungol – “Paradise Lost”
“Paradise Lost” is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Cirith Ungol. “Join the Legion” stands as the epic, thunderous highlight of “Paradise Lost”.
August 23rd 1994
Demolition Hammer – “Time Bomb”
“Time Bomb” is the third album by the American metal band Demolition Hammer. “Time Bomb” delivers a relentless thrash assault, making it the standout track.
August 23rd 2013
Annihilator – “Feast”
“Feast” is the fourteenth album by the Canadian heavy metal band Annihilator. “No Way Out” stands as the intense, thrashing highlight of “Feast”.
August 23rd 2019
Sacred Reich – “Awakening”
“Awakening” is the fifth studio album by American thrash metal band Sacred Reich. “Salvation” stands out as the fierce, groove-laden anthem of “Awakening”.
August 23rd 2019
Equilibrium – “Renegades”
“Renegades” is the sixth studio album by German folk metal band Equilibrium. “Renegades” powerful title track that encapsulates signature blend of folk and symphonic metal.
August 23rd 2019
Freedom Call – M.E.T.A.L.
“M.E.T.A.L.” is the tenth studio album by German power metal band Freedom Call. “M.E.T.A.L.” is the anthemic, high-energy centerpiece.
Single Release
August 23rd 1974
Judas Priest – “Rocka Rolla”
“Rocka Rolla” is a single from debut studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest with the same name.
Metal Memory Lane
On This Day in Metal – August 22nd
OnThisDay in metal history: Celebrate the heavy releases from #Deicide #Destruction #FatesWarning #Kiss #Krokus #LAGuns #LambofGod #Onslaught #Xandria! The iconic #MonstersofRock … and a happy birthday to metal legend #JuanCroucier!🤘
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