The 1980s were the golden age of heavy metal excess. Bands weren’t just playing shows – they were living out larger-than-life adventures on the road, filled with chaos, decadence and the kind of stories that would get most people arrested,…
Today in Metal History – September 28th September 28th 1978 Black Sabbath – “Never Say Die!” “Never Say Die!” is the eighth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. “Never Say Die” is a standout from “Never Say Die!”. September…
Today in Metal History – September 25th September 25th 1972 Black Sabbath – “Vol. 4” “Vol. 4” is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. “Snowblind” is a standout from “Vol. 4”. September 25th 1976 Black Sabbath –…
Today in Metal History – September 17th September 17th 1975 Scorpions – “In Trance” “In Trance” is the third studio album by German hard rock band Scorpions. “Dark Lady” is a standout from “In Trance” . September 17th 1989 Loudness…
Today in Metal History – August 17th August 17th 1984 W.A.S.P. – “W.A.S.P.” “W.A.S.P.” is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band W.A.S.P.. “I Wanna Be Somebody” is a fiery standout from “W.A.S.P.”. August 17th 1990 Cannibal…
Today in Metal History – July 29th July 29th 1996 Moonspell – “Irreligious” “Irreligious” is the second studio album by Portuguese gothic metal band Moonspell. “Full Moon Madness” is a howling standout from “Irreligious”. July 29th 2003 Exhumed – “Anatomy…
Today in Metal History – July 23rd July 23rd 1995 Kamelot – “Eternity” “Eternity” is the debut studio album by American power metal band Kamelot. “Call of the Sea” is a melodic standout from “Eternity”. July 23rd 1996 Nevermore –…
Today in Metal History – January 22nd January 22nd 2001 Freedom Call – “Crystal Empire” “Crystal Empire” is the second full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. “The Quest” an uplifting anthem with triumphant energy from “Crystal…
On This Day in Metal – November 23rd November 23rd 1981 AC/DC – “For Those About To Rock We Salute You” “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” is the eighth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC…
On This Day in Metal – September 28th September 28th 1978 Black Sabbath – “Never Say Die!” “Never Say Die!” is the eighth studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. The best song from this album is the title track “Never…
