Today in Metal History – October 6th October 6th 1986 Metal Church – “The Dark” “The Dark” is the second full-length album released by American heavy metal band Metal Church. “Watch the Children Pray” is a standout from “The Dark”. October 6th…
Today in Metal History – September 23rd September 23rd 1983 Mötley Crüe – “Shout At The Devil” “Shout At The Devil” is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. “Shout at the Devil” is a standout from “Shout…
Today in Metal History – September 18th September 18th 1970 Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. “War Pigs” is a standout from “Paranoid”. September 18th 1978 Paul Stanley –…
When “Operation: Mindcrime” came out in 1988, it raised the bar for heavy metal. It changed the rules. With its cinematic storyline, razor-sharp political commentary and progressive musical ambition Queensrÿche magnum opus became one of the most influential concept albums…
Today in Metal History – January 14th January 14th 1980 Rush – “Permanent Waves” “Permanent Waves” is the seventh studio album by Canadian hard rock band Rush. “Spirit of Radio” an iconic track with innovative riffs and timeless lyrics from…
On This Day in Metal – October 6th October 6th 1986 Metal Church – “The Dark” “The Dark” is the second full-length album released by American heavy metal band Metal Church. The best song from this album is the menacing “Watch the…
On This Day in Metal – September 23rd September 23rd 1983 Mötley Crüe – “Shout At The Devil” “Shout At The Devil” is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. “Shout at the Devil” is a standout from…
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”.…
Few bands in the progressive metal genre have been as successful as Queensrÿche in combining complex songwriting with gripping storyline. Since its formation in Bellevue, Washington in 1982 Queensrÿche has grown to become a major force in the metal genre,…
