On This Day in Metal – October 3rd
Albums Release
October 3rd 1980
Diamond Head – “Lightning To The Nations”
“Lightning To The Nations” is the debut album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head. The best song from this album is the iconic “Am I Evil?”.
October 3rd 1981
“Nightflight” is the ninth album by the Welsh heavy metal band Budgie. The best song from this album is the energetic “I Turned to Stone”.
October 3rd 1984
Warlord – “And the Cannons of Destruction Have Begun…”
“And the Cannons of Destruction Have Begun…” is the debut album by American heavy metal band Warlord. The best song from this album is the epic “Deliver Us From Evil”.
October 3rd 1989
“Point Blank” is the third album by the hard rock band Bonfire. The best song from this album is the anthemic “Who’s Foolin’ Who”.
October 3rd 1990
Blind Guardian – “Tales from the Twilight World”
“Tales from the Twilight World” is the third studio album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian. The best song from this album is the epic “Lord of the Rings”.
October 3rd 1992
Bolt Thrower – “The IVth Crusade”
“The IVth Crusade” is the fourth studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower. The best song from this album is the thunderous “The IVth Crusade”.
October 3rd 1998
“Take A Bite” is the seventh studio album by British heavy metal band Girlschool. The best song from this album is the infectious “Up All Night”.
October 3rd 2006
“Rehab” is the eleventh studio album released from the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. The best song from this album is the powerful “South Of Heaven”.
Metal Birthdays
October 3rd 1962
Tommy Lee – Mötley Crüe
Thomas “Tommy” Lee is an American musician who co-founded and plays drums for the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
October 3rd 1966
Frank Hannon – Tesla
Frank Hannon is the lead guitarist and co-founder of multi-platinum selling rock band TESLA and host of The FAR OUT! Podcast.
October 3rd 1967
Tomi Göttlich – Grave Digger
Tomi Göttlich is the bassist and co-founder of the German heavy metal band Grave Digger, known for their powerful sound. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s identity.
October 3rd 1971
Ulf Cederlund – Entombed
Ulf Cederlund is swedish guitarist and singer. He is most famous for having been the guitarist and one of the founding members of Nihilist/Entombed.
Metal Memory Lane
