On This Day in Metal – December 25th

By Dark Luna Dec 25, 2024 0

On This Day in Metal – December 25th

Album Release

December 25th 1989

Pestilence – “Consuming Impulse”

“Consuming Impulse” is the second album by Dutch death metal band Pestilence. “Out Of The Body” stands as the defining track from “Consuming Impulse”.

Single Release

December 25th 2006

King Diamond – “No Presents for Christmas”

“No Presents for Christmas” is a song by Danish heavy metal band King Diamond. Released as single from the live album “In Concert 1987: Abigail”.

Metal Birthdays

December 25th 1976

Tuomas Holopainen – Nightwish

Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen is a Finnish musician, songwriter and record producer, known as the primary songwriter, keyboardist and founding member of symphonic metal band Nightwish.

Metal Memory

December 25th 1975

Iron Maiden was born!!!

Iron Maiden were formed on Christmas Day (25 December 1975) by bassist Steve Harris. Harris named the band after a film adaptation of “The Man in the Iron Mask” by Alexandre Dumas, as the title reminded him of the iron maiden torture device. 🎄🤘

Metal Memory Lane

On This Day in Metal – December 24th

OnThisDay in metal history: 🤘 Albums and singles from #WithinTemptation #IronMaiden #Anthrax #Motörhead! 🎸 Honoring the legendary #LemmyKilmister on his metal birthday in heaven! 🎉

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