On This Day in Metal – December 6th December 6th 1974 Deep Purple – “Stormbringer” “Stormbringer” is the ninth studio album by English hard rock band Deep Purple. “Holy Man” stands out as the soulful highlight of “Stormbringer”. December 6th…
On This Day in Metal – December 1st December 1st 1973 Black Sabbath – “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” is the fifth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. “Sabbra Cadabra” stands out as the hard-hitting highlight…
On This Day in Metal – November 19th November 19th 1982 Led Zeppelin – “Coda” “Coda” is the ninth and final studio album, as well as the first compilation album by English rock band Led Zeppelin. “We’re Gonna Groove” stands…
On This Day in Metal – November 18th November 18th 1985 Helloween – “Walls Of Jericho” “Walls Of Jericho” is the debut studio album by German power metal band Helloween. “Ride the Sky” stands out on “Walls Of Jericho”. November…
On This Day in Metal – 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” praised as the…
On This Day in Metal – November 8th November 8th 1971 Led Zeppelin – “Led Zeppelin IV” The untitled fourth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, commonly known as “Led Zeppelin IV”. Often hailed as the album’s…
On This Day in Metal – October 29th October 29th 1987 John Norum – “Total Control” “Total Control” is the first solo album by Europe guitarist John Norum. “Back on the Streets” is widely considered the standout track on “Total…
On This Day in Metal – 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” often regarded as the standout track from “QR”. October 21st…
Here’s a selection of 10 classic hair/glam metal songs from the 1980s, which dominated the charts and influenced the metal scene with their blend of heavy riffs and anthemic, glam-inspired style: 01. Mötley Crüe – “Kickstart My Heart” (1989) A…
On This Day in Metal – October 3rd October 3rd 1980 Diamond Head – “Lightning To The Nations” “Lightning To The Nations” is the debut album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head. The best song from this album is the iconic…
