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Anthrax – “Caught in a Mosh”

Song Review: Anthrax – “Caught in a Mosh” (1987)

History: Released in 1987 as a single from Anthrax third studio album “Among the Living”, “Caught in a Mosh” immediately rose to prominence as one of the band most well-known songs. The album, which included Anthrax trademark mix of speed,…

Today in Metal History – November 9th

On This Day in Metal – November 9th

On This Day in Metal – November 9th November 9th 1985 Twisted Sister – “Come Out And Play” “Come Out And Play” is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Twisted Sister. “The Fire Still Burns” singled out as the…

Today in Metal History – November 7th

On This Day in Metal – November 7th

On This Day in Metal – November 7th November 7th 1981 Ozzy Osbourne – “Diary Of A Madman” “Diary Of A Madman” is the second studio album by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. “Over the Mountain” hailed as the…

Today in Metal History – October 30th

On This Day in Metal – October 30th

On This Day in Metal – October 30th October 30th 1983 Mercyful Fate – “Melissa” “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…

Today in Metal History – October 24th

On This Day in Metal – October 24th

On This Day in Metal – October 24th October 24th 1986 Stryper – “To Hell With The Devil” “To Hell With The Devil” is the third studio album by the Christian metal band Stryper. “To Hell With The Devil” often regarded as…

Today in Metal History – October 18th

On This Day in Metal – October 18th

On This Day in Metal – October 18th October 18th 1984 Tyrant – “Mean Machine” “Mean Machine” is a debut album by the German heavy metal band Tyrant. “Free for All” often considered the standout track from “Mean Machine”. October 18th 1987…

Today in Metal History – October 13th

On This Day in Metal – October 13th

On This Day in Metal – October 13th October 13th 1981 Raven – “Rock Until You Drop” “Rock Until You Drop” is the first full-length album by British heavy metal band Raven. The best song from this album is high-octane “Hell Patrol”.…

Slayer - Reign in Blood

Album Review: Slayer – Reign in Blood (1986)

History: Released on October 7, 1986 “Reign in Blood” is Slayer third studio album and largely recognised as one of the most important recordings in the thrash metal genre. Rick Rubin produced the record, which stands out for its raw…

Today in Metal History – September 19th

On This Day in Metal – September 19th

On This Day in Metal – September 19th September 19th 1981 Triumph – “Allied Forces” “Allied Forces” is the fifth studio album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph. The best song from this album is the anthemic “Fight the Good Fight”. September…

Today in Metal History – September 18th

On This Day in Metal – September 18th

On This Day in Metal – September 18th September 18th 1975 Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. The best song from this album is the iconic and genre-defining “War Pigs”.…