On This Day in Metal – October 28th
Albums Release
October 28th 1985
W.A.S.P. – “The Last Command“
“The Last Command“ is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band W.A.S.P.. “Blind In Texas” considered the standout track on “The Last Command“.
October 28th 1986
Sinner – “Comin’ Out Fighting”
“Comin’ Out Fighting” is the fifth studio album by German heavy metal band Sinner. “Comin’ Out Fighting” often regarded as the standout track from the album of the same name.
October 28th 1989
Bolt Thrower – “Realm Of Chaos”
“Realm Of Chaos” – Slaves to Darkness is the second studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower. “World Eater” often considered the standout track from “Realm Of Chaos”.
October 28th 1997
“Jugulator” is the thirteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest. “Burn in Hell” often regarded as the standout track from “Jugulator”.
October 28th 1997
Kiss – “Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions”
“Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions” is the seventeenth studio album by American hard rock band Kiss. “Jungle” is often considered the standout track from “Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions”.
October 28th 1997
Entombed – “DCLXVI: To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth”
“DCLXVI: To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth” is the fourth album by the Swedish death metal band Entombed. “Wreckage” widely celebrated as the standout track from this album.
October 28th 2002
HammerFall – “Crimson Thunder”
“Crimson Thunder” is the fourth studio album by Swedish power metal band HammerFall. “Hearts on Fire” often considered the standout track from “Crimson Thunder”.
October 28th 2002
“Unholy Cult” is the fifth album by American death metal band Immolation. “Of Martyrs and Men” often regarded as the standout track from “Unholy Cult”.
October 28th 2008
Cradle Of Filth – “Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder”
“Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder” is the eighth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth. “Honey and Sulphur” often considered the standout track from “Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder”.
October 28th 2009
“Goy, Rode, Goy!” is the fifth full-length album by the Russian pagan metal band Arkona. “Yarilo” often regarded as the standout track from “Goy, Rode, Goy!”.
October 28th 2013
Ayreon – “The Theory of Everything”
“The Theory of Everything” is the eighth studio album from Dutch progressive metal/rock opera project Ayreon. “The Theory of Everything” features the standout track from the album of the same name.
October 28th 2014
“Unleash The Fire” is the fifteenth studio album by the American heavy metal band Riot, now called Riot V. “Kill to Survive” often regarded as the standout track from “Unleash The Fire”.
October 28th 2014
At the Gates – “At War with Reality”
“At War with Reality” is the fifth studio album and major label debut by Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates. “Heroes and Tombs” is often considered the standout track from “At War with Reality”.
October 28th 2016
Testament – “Brotherhood Of The Snake”
“Brotherhood Of The Snake” is the twelfth studio album by American thrash metal band Testament. “Stronghold” frequently recognized as the highlight from “Brotherhood Of The Snake”.
October 28th 2016
Demon – “Cemetery Junction”
“Cemetery Junction” is the 13th official studio album by American heavy metal band Demon. “Life in Berlin” often considered the standout from “Cemetery Junction”.
Single Release
October 28th 1991
Metallica – “The Unforgiven”
“The Unforgiven” is a power ballad by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the second single from their eponymous fifth album “Metallica”.
October 28th 2005
Epica – “Quietus (Silent Reverie)”
“Quietus (Silent Reverie)” is a single by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. It was released as the second single from their second studio album “Consign To Oblivion”.
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