On This Day in Metal – October 30th
Albums Release
October 30th 1983
“Melissa” is the debut studio album by Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate. “Into the Coven” celebrated as the defining track on “Melissa”.
October 30th 1985
Anthrax – “Spreading the Disease”
“Spreading the Disease” is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Anthrax. “Madhouse” stands out as the signature track on “Spreading the Disease”.
October 30th 1985
Armored Saint – “Delirious Nomad”
“Delirious Nomad” is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Armored Saint. “Aftermath” hailed as the standout track on “Delirious Nomad”.
October 30th 1987
“Schizophrenia” is the second studio album by Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura. “Escape to the Void” widely recognized as the standout track on “Schizophrenia”.
October 30th 1989
Joe Satriani – “Flying In A Blue Dream”
“Flying In A Blue Dream” is the third studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani. “Big Bad Moon” the standout track on “Flying In A Blue Dream”.
October 30th 1990
“The Eye” is the fifth studio album by Danish heavy metal band King Diamond. “Eye of the Witch” regarded as the standout track on “The Eye”.
October 30th 1991
Carcass – “Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious”
“Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious” is the third album by British extreme metal band Carcass. “Corporal Jigsore Quandary” celebrated as the standout track on “Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious”.
October 30th 1995
“Masquerade” is the ninth album by German power metal band Running Wild. “Metalhead “ recognized as the standout track on “Masquerade”.
October 30th 2000
“The Dark Ride” is the ninth studio album by German power metal band Helloween. “If I Could Fly” regarded as the standout track on “The Dark Ride”.
October 30th 2000
“Dawn of Victory” is the third studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody. “Emerald Sword” is often celebrated as the standout track on “Dawn of Victory”.
October 30th 2000
Children Of Bodom – “Follow The Reaper”
“Follow The Reaper” is the third studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom. “Everytime I Die” widely praised as the standout track on “Follow The Reaper”.
October 30th 2001
“Oracle” is the second studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Kittie. “In Winter” frequently regarded as the standout track on “Oracle”.
October 30th 2006
“Aurora Consurgens” is the sixth studio album by the Brazilian power metal band Angra. “Breaking Ties “ highlighted as the standout track on “Aurora Consurgens”.
October 30th 2006
“Origin” is the seventh studio album by Norwegian black metal band Borknagar. “Earth Imagery” considered the standout track on “Origin”.
October 30th 2015
“Sovran” is the sixth studio album by Swedish gothic metal band Draconian. “Rivers Between Us” is frequently highlighted as the standout track on “Sovran”.
Single Release
October 29th 2003
Metallica – “Eye of the Beholder”
“Eye of the Beholder” is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album “…And Justice for All”.
Metal Memory Lane
