On This Day in Metal – July 1st
Albums Release
July 1st 1983
“Into Glory Ride” is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Manowar.
July 1st 1984
Spellbound – “Breaking the Spell”
“Breaking the Spell” is the debut album album by Swedish heavy metal band Spellbound
July 1st 1987
Napalm Death – “Scum”
“Scum” is the debut studio album by British grindcore band Napalm Death
July 1st 1991
Napalm Death – “Harmony Corruption”
“Harmony Corruption“ is the third studio album by British grindcore band Napalm Death
July 1st 1991
Massacre – “From Beyond”
“From Beyond” is the debut studio album by American death metal band Massacre
July 1st 1991
Cannibal Corpse “Butchered at Birth”
“Butchered at Birth” is the second studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse.
July 1st 2014
Corrosion of Conformity “IX”
“IX“ is the ninth studio album by the American heavy metal band Corrosion of Conformity
July 1st 2016
Fates Warning “Theories of Flight”
“Theories of Flight” is the twelfth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning
July 1st 2016
Fates Warning “Headbangers Symphony”
“Headbangers Symphony” is the second solo album by German guitarist Wolf Hoffmann
Metal Birthdays
Rick Hunolt – July 1st, 1963
– Exodus
Rick Hunolt, born on July 1st, 1963, is a former guitarist for the thrash metal band Exodus, renowned for his blistering riffs and key role in shaping the band’s ferocious sound during the peak of the Bay Area thrash scene.
Roddy Bottum – July 1st, 1963
– Faith No More
Roddy Bottum, born on July 1st, 1963, is the keyboardist for Faith No More, known for his innovative use of keyboards, adding depth and unique textures to the band’s eclectic and experimental rock sound.