On This Day in Metal – October 27th
Albums Release
October 27th 1979
“Bomber” is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Motörhead. “Dead Men Tell No Tales” widely celebrated as the standout track from “Bomber”.
October 27th 1984
“Hot For Teacher” is a song by the American rock band Van Halen. “Hot For Teacher” is often hailed as the standout track from the album of the same name.
October 27th 1985
“Evil Invaders” is the second album released in 1985 by Canadian speed metal band Razor. “Cross Me Fool” often considered the standout track from “Evil Invaders”.
October 27th 1985
Celtic Frost – “To Mega Therion”
“To Mega Therion” is the first full-length studio album by Swiss extreme metal band Celtic Frost. “Circle of the Tyrants” often celebrated as the defining track on “To Mega Therion”.
October 27th 1985
W.A.S.P. – “Inside the Electric Circus”
“Inside the Electric Circus” is the third studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P.. “I’m Alive” stands out as the fan-favorite track from “Inside the Electric Circus”.
October 27th 1997
Rhapsody Of Fire – “Legendary Tales”
“Legendary Tales” is the debut studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody. “Warrior of Ice” is often regarded as the standout track from “Legendary Tales”.
October 27th 1997
“Whoracle” is the third studio album by Swedish heavy metal band In Flames. “Episode 666” is often hailed as the standout track from “Whoracle”.
October 27th 1998
“Gore Metal” is the debut studio album by American death metal band Exhumed. “Limb from Limb” often seen as the standout track from “Gore Metal”.
October 27th 1998
Krisiun -“Apocalyptic Revelation”
“Apocalyptic Revelation” is the second studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. “Kings of Killing” is often considered the standout track from “Apocalyptic Revelation”.
October 27th 1998
Malevolent Creation – “The Fine Art Of Murder”
“The Fine Art Of Murder” is the sixth studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. “Manic Demise” is often regarded as the standout track from “The Fine Art Of Murder”.
October 27th 2010
Ayreon – “The Final Experiment”
“The Final Experiment” is the debut studio album by the Dutch progressive metal project Ayreon. “The Awareness” often seen as the standout track from “The Final Experiment”.
October 27th 2014
“Black Lotus” is the fifth and final studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Sister Sin. “Chaos Royale” often regarded as the standout track from “Black Lotus”.
October 27th 2017
“Lionheart” is the sixth studio album by Austrian symphonic power metal band Serenity. “Rising High” often considered the standout track from “Lionheart”.
October 27th 2023
Doro – “Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud”
“Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud” is the fourteen studio album by German heavy metal singer Doro. “Fire in the Sky” often regarded as the standout track from this album.
October 27th 2023
Icarus Witch – “No Devil Lived On”
“No Devil Lived On” is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Icarus Witch. “Rise of the Witches” often considered the standout track from “No Devil Lived On”.
October 27th 2023
“Heaven Comes Down” is the twelve studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken. “Is It Me Or You?” often regarded as the standout track from “Heaven Comes Down”.
October 27th 2023
Sorcerer – “Reign of the Reaper”
“Reign of the Reaper” is the fourth studio album by Swedish epic doom metal band Night Ranger. “Eternal Sleep” often considered the standout track from “Reign of the Reaper”.
Single Release
October 27th 1980
Motorhead – “Ace Of Spades”
“Ace of Spades” is a song by English heavy metal band Motörhead and the title track to the album “Ace of Spades”.
October 27th 1980
Iron Maiden – “Women In Uniform”
“Women in Uniform” a single by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released in 1980 and later included in the compilation album “Best of the Beast”.
Metal Birthday
October 27th 1951
K.K. Downing – ex-Judas Priest
Kenneth Downing Jr. an English guitarist and a founding member of the heavy metal bands Judas Priest and KK’s Priest.
October 27th 1956
Tim Baker – Cirith Ungol
Tim Baker is the lead vocalist and a founding member of the American heavy metal band Cirith Ungol, known for their unique blend of epic and doom metal.
Metal Memory Lane
