On This Day in Metal – September 11th
Albums Release
September 11th 1986
Triumph – “The Sport of Kings”
“The Sport of Kings” is the eighth studio album by the Canadian hard rock band Triumph. The best song from this album is the anthemic and uplifting “Somebody’s Out There”.
September 11th 1990
“Cherry Pie” is the second studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. The best song from this album is the infectious and iconic title track “Cherry Pie”.
September 11th 1990
“Swallowed In Black” is the second full-length album by American thrash metal band Sadus. The best song from this album is the ferocious and relentless “Black”.
September 11th 2001
“God Hates Us All” is the ninth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. The best song from this album is the intense and brutal “Disciple”.
September 11th 2015
Leaves’ Eyes – “King Of Kings”
“King Of Kings” is the sixth studio album by the German symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes. The best song from this album is the epic and cinematic “Halvdan the Black”.
September 11th 2015
“Repentless” is the twelfth and final studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. The best song from this album is the blistering and aggressive title track “Repentless”.
September 11th 2015
“Eternal” is the fifteenth album by Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. The best song from this album is the uplifting and powerful “Shine in the Dark”.
Metal Birthday
September 11th 2015
Tommy Shaw – Styx
Tommy Roland Shaw is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known for his tenure in the rock band Styx as co-lead vocalist. He has played with other groups including Damn Yankees.