Today in Metal History – August 22nd
Albums Release
August 22nd 1984
Krokus – “The Blitz”
“The Blitz” is the eighth studio album by the Swiss hard rock band Krokus. “Hot Stuff” is a fiery standout from “The Blitz”.
August 22nd 1988
Saint Vitus – “Mournful Cries”
“Mournful Cries” is the fourth studio album by American doom metal band Saint Vitus. “The Troll” is a crushing standout from “Mournful Cries”.
August 22nd 1989
Fates Warning – “Perfect Symmetry”
“Perfect Symmetry” is the fifth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning. “Chasing Time” is a soaring standout from “Perfect Symmetry”.
August 22nd 1989
Onslaught – “In Search of Sanity”
“In Search of Sanity” is the third studio album by British thrash metal band Onslaught. “Shellshock” is a relentless standout from “In Search of Sanity”.
August 22nd 1989
L.A.Guns – “Cocked And Loaded”
“Cocked & Loaded” is the second studio album by American glam metal band L.A.Guns. “Slap in the Face” is a standout anthem from “Cocked And Loaded”.
August 22nd 1995
The Gathering – “Mandylion”
“Mandylion” is the third studio album by the Dutch gothic metal band the Gathering. “Strange Machines” is a haunting standout from “Mandylion”.
August 22nd 2005
Destruction – “Inventor of Evil”
“Inventor of Evil” is the ninth studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction. “Soul Collector” is a crushing standout from “Inventor of Evil”.
August 22nd 2005
Xandria – “India”
“India” is the third studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. “Now & Forever” is a sweeping standout from “India”.
August 22nd 2006
Lamb Of God – “Sacrament”
“Sacrament” is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Lamb Of God. “Redneck” is a punishing standout from “Sacrament”.
August 22nd 2006
Deicide – “The Stench of Redemption”
“The Stench of Redemption” is the eighth studio album by American death metal band Deicide. “Not of This Earth” is a brutal standout from “The Stench of Redemption”.
August 22nd 2025
Burning Witches – “Inquisition“
“Inquisition” is the fifth studio album by Swiss heavy metal band Burning Witches. “Unleash the Beast” is a fiery standout from “Inquisition”.
Single Release
August 22nd 1991
Kiss – “God Gave Rock ‘N’ Roll to You II”
“God Gave Rock ‘N’ Roll to You II” is a song by American hard rock band Kiss. Released as frist single from their sixteenth studio album “Revenge”.
August 22nd 2007
Nightwish – “Amaranth“
“Amaranth“ is a song by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Released as frist single from their sixth studio album “Dark Passion Play“.
Metal Birthdays
August 22nd 1959
Juan Croucier – Ratt
Juan Croucier is a Cuban-born American musician. He is best known as the bassist for the hard rock/glam metal band Ratt.
August 22nd 1965
D. C. Cooper – Royal Hunt
Donald Christopher Cooper is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer of the progressive metal band Royal Hunt.
August 22nd 1967
Layne Staley – Alice in Chains
Layne Thomas Staley (August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was the original lead vocalist of Alice in Chains.
Legends We Lost
August 22nd 2021
Eric Wagner – Trouble
Eric Wagner (April 24, 1959 – August 22, 2021) was an American heavy metal singer, best known for his work with doom metal band Trouble.
Events
August 22nd 1992
Monsters of Rock – Donington Park
Iron Maiden, Skid Row, W.A.S.P., Slayer, Thunder and The Almighty unleashed their fury at the Monsters of Rock festival in Donington Park.
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