On This Day in Metal – November 21st
Albums Release
November 21st 1981
“The Birthday Eve” is the first studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. “Loudness” stands out as the fiery, riff-driven anthem of “The Birthday Eve”.

November 21st 1996
Anvil – “Plugged In Permanent”
“Plugged In Permanent” is the seventh studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. “Racial Hostility” stands out as the hard-hitting anthem of “Plugged In Permanent”.

November 21st 1996
“Ten” is the fifth studio album by English heavy metal band Blitzkrieg. “Buried Alive” stands out as the dynamic, high-energy highlight of the album “Ten”.

November 21st 2000
Praying Mantis – “Nowhere to Hide”
“Nowhere to Hide” is the sixth studio album by English heavy metal band Praying Mantis. “Cruel Winter” emerges as the standout track on “Nowhere to Hide”.

November 21st 2006
Killswitch Engage – “As Daylight Dies”
“As Daylight Dies” is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage. “My Curse” stands as the defining anthem of “As Daylight Dies”.

November 21st 2006
“Chained” is the sixth studio album by Swedish power metal band Crystal Eyes. “Shadow Rider” shines as the epic highlight of the album “Chained”.

November 21st 2014
Ten – “Albion”
“Albion” is the eleventh studio album by British hard rock band Ten. “Albion” is the majestic title track of Ten’s album.

Historic Debut
November 21st 1980
Adrian Smith Debut
English heavy metal band Iron Maiden debuted their new guitarist, Adrian Smith, during a mimed performance for German television. Shortly after Dennis Stratton was allegedly fired for liking The Eagles.

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