Today in Metal History – November 21st November 21st 1981 Loudness – “The Birthday Eve” “The Birthday Eve” is the first studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. “To Be Demon“ is a standout from “The Birthday Eve”. November…
Today in Metal History – November 14th November 14th 1980 Saxon – “Strong Arm Of The Law” “Strong Arm of The Law” is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Saxon. “Heavy Metal Thunder” is a standout from…
Today in Metal History – 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” is a standout from…
Today in Metal History – November 6th November 6th 1990 Kreator – “Coma Of Souls” “Coma Of Souls” is the fifth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator. “People of the Lie” is a standout from “Coma Of Souls”. November 6th…
Today in Metal History – October 27th October 27th 1979 Motörhead – “Bomber” “Bomber” is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Motörhead. “Dead Men Tell No Tales” is a standout from “Bomber”. October 27th 1985 Celtic Frost – “To…
Today in Metal History – October 23rd October 23rd 1982 Budgie – “Deliver Us from Evil” “Deliver Us from Evil” is the tenth album by the Welsh heavy metal band Budgie. “Flowers in the Attic” is a standout from “Deliver…
Today in Metal History – October 22nd October 22nd 1969 Led Zeppelin – “Led Zeppelin II” “Led Zeppelin II” is the second studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. “Whole Lotta Love” is a standout from “Led Zeppelin II”. October 22nd 1974 Kiss –…
Today in Metal History – October 21st October 21st 1988 Quiet Riot – “QR” “QR” is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Quiet Riot. “Stay with Me Tonight” is a standout from “QR”. October 21st 1992 Running Wild –…
Today in Metal History – October 9th October 9th 1976 Scorpions – “Virgin Killer” “Virgin Killer” is the fourth studio album by the German hard rock band Scorpions. “Pictured Life” is a standout from “Virgin Killer”. October 9th 1978 Judas Priest –…
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,…
