Today in Metal History – April 27th
Album Release
April 27th 1985
Manilla Road – “Open The Gates”
“Open The Gates” is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Manilla Road. “The Ninth Wave” is an epic and atmospheric track from “Open The Gates”.
April 27th 1987
Ace Frehley – “Frehley’s Comet”
“Frehley’s Comet” is the second solo album by American hard rock guitarist Ace Frehley. “Into The Night” is a catchy and energetic track from “Frehley’s Comet”.
April 27th 1992
“Kill After Kill” is the sixth studio album by Canadian speed metal band Exciter. “Dog Eat Dog” aggressive track from “Kill After Kill”.
April 27th 1993
“Exposed” is the debut solo album by American hard rock vocalist Vince Neil. “Sister Of Pain” is a catchy and upbeat track from “Exposed”.
April 27th 1998
Katatonia – “Discouraged Ones”
“Discouraged Ones” is the third studio album by Swedish doom metal band Katatonia. “Saw You Drown” is a melancholic and introspective track from “Discouraged Ones”.
April 27th 1998
Dark Funeral – “Vobiscum Satanas”
“Vobiscum Satanas” is the second studio album by Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral. “Enriched By Evil” is a relentless and atmospheric track from “Vobiscum Satanas”.
April 27th 2004
Death Angel – “The Art Of Dying”
“The Art Of Dying” is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Death Angel. “Thicker Than Blood” is a powerful and intense track from “The Art Of Dying”.
April 27th 2004
“The Inner Circle” is the fifth studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey. “A Touch of Blessing” is a dark and atmospheric track from “The Inner Circle”.
April 27th 2004
“Souls To Deny” is the fourth studio album by American death metal band Suffocation. “To Weep Once More” is an aggressive and technically brutal track from “Souls To Deny”.
April 27th 2007
Serenity – “Words Untold & Dreams Unlived”
“Words Untold & Dreams Unlived” is the debut studio album by Austrian symphonic metal band Serenity. “Engraved Within” is an emotional and melodic track from “Words Untold & Dreams Unlived”.
April 27th 2009
Heaven & Hell – “The Devil You Know”
“The Devil You Know” is the only and final studio album by British heavy metal band Heaven & Hell. “Bible Black” is a dark and powerful track from “The Devil You Know”.
April 27th 2012
“Spell Eater” is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Huntress. “The Tower” is a fierce and commanding title track from “Spell Eater”.
April 27th 2012
“Lillie: F-65” is the eighth studio album by American doom metal band Saint Vitus. “Let Them Fall” is a heavy and crushing track from “Lillie: F-65”.
April 27th 2012
At Vance – “Facing Your Enemy”
“Facing Your Enemy” is the ninth studio album by German power metal band At Vance. “Don’t Dream” is a fast and melodic track from “Facing Your Enemy”.
April 27th 2015
“ExtermiNation” is the thirteenth studio album by British heavy metal band Raven. “Destroy All Monsters” is a fierce and high-energy track from “ExtermiNation”.
April 27th 2018
“Armor of Light” is the sixteenth studio album by American heavy metal band Riot V. “Victory” is a fast and triumphant track from “Armor of Light”.
April 27th 2018
“Idol Hands” is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Meliah Rage. “Dark as Your Thoughts” is a heavy and melodic track from “Idol Hands”.
Single Release
April 27th 1984
Twisted Sister – “We’re Not Gonna Take It”
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” is a song by the American heavy metal band Twisted Sister. Released as the lead single from their fourth studio album “Stay Hungry”.
April 27th 1998
Theatre of Tragedy – “Cassandra”
“Cassandra” is a song by the Norwegian gothic metal band Theatre of Tragedy. Released as the lead single from their fourth studio album “Aégis”
April 27th 2007
Sonata Arctica- “Paid in Full”
“Paid in Full” is a song by the Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica. Released as a lead single from their fifth studio album “Unia”.
April 27th 2018
At the Gates – “Daggers Of Black Haze”
“Daggers Of Black Haze” is a song by the Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates. Released as a third single from their sixth studio album “To Drink from the Night Itself”
Metal Birthdays
April 27th 1951
Ace Frehley – Kiss
Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley is an American guitarist, best known as the original lead guitarist and co-founder of the iconic hard rock band Kiss. He is renowned for his distinctive guitar solos and his “Space Ace”.
April 27th 1973
Sharlee D’Angelo – Arch Enemy
Sharlee D’Angelo is a Swedish bassist, best known for his work with the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy.
April 27th 1984
Tara McLeod – KITTIE
Tara McLeod is a Canadian guitarist, best known for her work with the all-female heavy metal band Kittie.
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