On This Day in Metal – December 29th
Single Release
December 29th 1983
Judas Priest – “Freewheel Burning”
“Freewheel Burning” is a song by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest. Released as first single from the ninth studio album “Defenders of the Faith”.
Metal Birthdays
December 29th 1947
Cozy Powell – Black Sabbath
Cozy Powell (29 December 1947 – 5 April 1998) was an English drummer who made his name with major rock bands and artists such as Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Gary Moore, Brian May, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and many more.
December 29th 1967
Chris Barnes – Six Feet Under
Chris Barnes is an American death metal vocalist who is the frontman of Six Feet Under. Barnes was the co-founder and original lead vocalist and lyricist of Cannibal Corpse.
Legends We Lost
December 29th 2020
Alexi Laiho – Children of Bodom
Alexi Laiho (8 April 1979 – 29 December 2020) was a Finnish guitarist, composer and vocalist. Known as the lead guitarist, lead vocalist and founding member of the melodic death metal band Children of Bodom.
Metal Memory
December 29th 2014
Dimebag Darrell – “Whiskey Road”
A rare gem “Whiskey Road” featuring Dimebag Darrell on vocals and all instruments, has been released! 🤘🔥
Metal Memory Lane
