On This Day in Metal – August 24th
Albums Release
August 24th 1989
Icon – “Right Between the Eyes”
“Right Between the Eyes” is the debut album of the American rock band Icon, which introduced their strong sound to the rock music world. This album lay the groundwork for their distinct sound and intensity.

August 24th 1992
Thunder – “Laughing on Judgement Day”
Thunder’s second studio album, “Laughing on Judgement Day” is a hard rock album. This album highlights their growing style and cements their place in the hard rock industry.

August 24th 1992
Messiah – “Rotten Perish”
“Rotten Perish” is Messiah’s fourth album. This record solidifies their standing inside the genre’s dark and harsh landscape.

August 24th 1993
Annihilator – “Set the World on Fire”
“Set the World on Fire” is Annihilator’s third studio album. This CD further demonstrates their technical brilliance and flaming fury in the metal genre.

August 24th 2018
Alice In Chains – “Rainier Fog”
“Rainier Fog” is Alice in Chains‘ sixth studio album. This album combines their characteristic sound with a contemplative tribute to their origins.

Single Release
August 24th 1980
Kiss – “Talk to Me”
“Talk to Me” is a song by the American hard rock band Kiss that appeared on their eighth studio album “Unmasked” in 1980. This song represents the band’s dynamic energy and distinct style during that period.

Metal Birthdays
August 24th 1963
John Bush – Armored Saint
John Bush used to be the front man of Anthrax and currently sings for Armoured Saint. His commanding vocals and charisma on stage have made a big impression on the histories of both bands.

August 24th 1968
Andreas Kisser – Sepultura
Sepultura’s guitarist Andreas Kisser is well-known for his technical prowess and significant contributions to the band’s unique sound. His contributions have played a significant role in how Sepultura’s music has developed.
