On This Day in Metal – October 29th
Albums Release
October 29th 1987
“Total Control” is the first solo album by Europe guitarist John Norum. “Back on the Streets” is widely considered the standout track on “Total Control”.
October 29th 1991
“Parallels” is the sixth studio album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning. “Point of View” often cited as the standout track on “Parallels”.
October 29th 1992
Venom – “The Waste Lands”
“The Waste Lands” is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Venom. “Riddle of Steel” widely regarded as the highlight of “The Waste Lands”.
October 29th 1996
L.A. Guns – “American Hardcore”
“American Hardcore” is the fifth album by the American rock band L.A. Guns. “Nothing Better to Do” is often regarded as the standout track on “American Hardcore”.
October 29th 2010
“Death Machine” is the eleven studio album by Canadian speed metal band Exciter. “Death Machine” the title track often praised as the standout song.
October 29th 2012
Cradle Of Filth – “The Manticore and Other Horrors”
“The Manticore and Other Horrors” is the tenth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth. “For Your Vulgar Delectation” is frequently highlighted as the standout track on this album.
October 29th 2013
Skeletonwitch – “Serpents Unleashed”
“Serpents Unleashed” is the fifth studio album by American extreme metal band Skeletonwitch. “Serpents Unleashed” the title track often regarded as the standout song.
October 29th 2013
Warbringer – “IV: Empires Collapse”
“IV: Empires Collapse” is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Warbringer. “Hunter-Seeker” is widely regarded as the standout track on “IV: Empires Collapse”.
October 29th 2021
Running Wild – “Blood on Blood”
“Blood on Blood” is the seventeenth studio album by the German pirate metal band Running Wild. “Diamonds & Pearls” is often celebrated as the standout track on “Blood on Blood”.
October 29th 2021
“Hushed and Grim” is the eighth studio album by American progressive metal band Mastodon. “Teardrinker” is frequently highlighted as the standout track on “Hushed and Grim”.
Single Release
October 29th 2003
Dream Theater – “As I Am”
“As I Am” is the first song and the sole single by American progressive metal band Dream Theater from their seventh album “Train of Thought”.
October 29th 2003
Epica – “The Phantom Agony”
“The Phantom Agony” is the first single from the debut studio album of same name by the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica.
Metal Birthdays
October 29th 1955
Kevin Dubrow – Quiet Riot
Kevin Mark DuBrow (October 29, 1955 – November 19, 2007) was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot.
October 29th 1965
Steven Sweet – Warrant
Steven Sweet is the drummer of the American rock band Warrant, recognized for his energetic playing and contributions to the band signature sound.
October 29th 1985
Prika Amaral – Nervosa
Prika Amaral is the guitarist and co-founder of the Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa, known for her aggressive riffs and powerful stage presence.
Metal Memory Lane
