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Today in Metal History – July 10th

Today in Metal History – July 10th

Today in Metal History – July 10th July 10th 1986 Tankard – “Zombie Attack” “Zombie Attack“ is the debut album by German thrash metal band Tankard. “Thrash Till Death” is a furious standout from “Zombie Attack”. July 10th 1992 Steelheart…

Today in Metal History – March 13th

Today in Metal History – March 13th

Today in Metal History – March 13th March 13th 1985 Bulldozer – “The Day of Wrath” “The Day of Wrath” is the debut studio album by the Italian speed/thrash metal band Bulldozer. “Whiskey Time” is a raw and energetic track…

Dio - Holy Diver

Album Review: Dio – Holy Diver (1983)

History: “Holy Diver” marks the debut solo album by Ronnie James Dio released on May 25, 1983. After successful stints with Rainbow and Black Sabbath, Dio embarked on a solo career bringing his unparalleled vocal prowess and lyrical themes to…

Heaven and Hell - Black Sabbath

Top Tracks: Heaven and Hell – Black Sabbath

Heaven and Hell is Black Sabbath’s ninth studio album released in 1980. It features Ronnie James Dio and was a commercial success. Reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart and certified platinum for one million sales in the US.…

Today in Metal History – July 10th

On This Day in Metal – July 10th

On This Day in Metal – July 10th July 10th 1986 Tankard – “Zombie Attack” “Zombie Attack“ is the debut album by German thrash metal band Tankard. July 10th 1993 Warpath – “Massive” “Massive“ is the second album by German…

Holy Diver

Top Tracks: “Holy Diver” – Dio

Dio’s first studio album “Holy Diver“, hit the music scene in 1983 and quickly gained praise from critics. It remains the band’s most successful work to date. One interesting tidbit about the album is that the song “Caught in the…

Dio - Rainbow in the Dark

Song Review: Dio “Rainbow in the Dark”

Dio’s iconic anthem, “Rainbow in the Dark” transcends mere music, it’s a profound metaphor for the human experience. Lead singer Ronnie James Dio’s emotive delivery encapsulates the feeling of isolation and entrapment, akin to a vibrant rainbow obscured by the…