Today in Metal History – April 15th
Album Release
April 15th 1982
“Metal On Metal” is the second studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. The title track “Metal On Metal” is a anthem that became a signature song for the band.
April 15th 1995
White Skull – “I Won’t Burn Alone”
“I Won’t Burn Alone” is the debut studio album by Italian power metal band White Skull. “Living On The Highway“ is a standout track from “I Won’t Burn Alone”.
April 15th 1996
“Lingua Mortis” is a groundbreaking collaboration album by German heavy metal band Rage. “Alive But Dead” is a standout track from “Lingua Mortis”.
April 15th 1997
“Dominion” is the second studio album by American power metal band Kamelot. “Rise Again” is a standout track from “Dominion”.
April 15th 1997
“Shadowlife” is the sixth studio album by American hard rock band Dokken. “Puppet on a String” is a standout track from “Shadowlife”.
April 15th 1998
“Invictus” is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Virgin Steele. “Through Blood and Fire” is a standout track from “Invictus”.
April 15th 2002
Dream Evil – “Dragonslayer”
“Dragonslayer” is the debut studio album by Swedish power metal band Dream Evil. “The Chosen Ones” is a heroic standout from “Dragonslayer”.
April 15th 2004
“Iron” is the second studio album by Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. The title track “Iron” is a triumphant and melodic.
April 15th 2012
DragonForce – “The Power Within”
“The Power Within” is the fifth studio album by British power metal band DragonForce. “Cry Thunder” is a standout track from “The Power Within”.
April 15th 2016
Crematory – “Monument”
“Monument” is a thirteen album by German gothic metal band Crematory. “Before I Die” is a standout track from “Monument”.
April 15th 2022
“Lost XXIII” is the twenty-first studio album by German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. “Survive” is a standout track from “Lost XXIII”.
EP/Live Release
April 15th 1991
Rage – “Extended Power”
“Extended Power” is a EP by German heavy metal band Rage. It contains a new song, leftovers of the writing sessions.
April 15th 2013
Iced Earth – “Live In Ancient Kourion”
“Live In Ancient Kourion” is a live album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth. Recorded at the ancient Kourion Theater in Limassol, Cyprus.
April 15th 2014
Lillian Axe – “One Night In The Temple”
“One Night In The Temple” live album by American hard rock band Lillian Axe. This album features acoustic renditions of their classic songs.
April 15th 2016
“Time Capsule” is a compilation album by American hard rock musician Lita Ford. “Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight” is a standout track from “Time Capsule”.
Single Release
April 15th 1976
AC/DC – “It’s a Long Way to the Top”
“It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Released as a second single from their second studio album “T.N.T.”.
April 15th 2010
Ozzy Osbourne – “Let Me Hear You Scream”
“Let Me Hear You Scream” is a song by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Released as a first single from their eleventh studio album “Scream”.
Metal Birthdays
April 14th 1945
James Rivera – Helstar
James Rivera is an American singer, best known as the frontman for the heavy metal band Helstar.
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