Today in Metal History – August 28th
Albums Release
August 28th 1992
Mortification – “Scrolls of the Megilloth”
“Scrolls of the Megilloth” is the second studio album by Australian extreme metal band Mortification. “Inflamed” is a standout from “Scrolls of the Megilloth”.
August 28th 2006
Iron Maiden – “A Matter Of Life And Death”
“A Matter of Life and Death” is the fourteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. “Different World” is a standout from “A Matter of Life and Death”.
August 28th 2007
Obituary – “Xecutioner’s Return”
“Xecutioner’s Return” is the seventh studio album by American death metal band Obituary. “Evil Ways” is a standout from “Xecutioner’s Return”.
August 28th 2009
Axxis – “Utopia”
“Utopia” is the tenth studio album by German power metal band Axxis. “Fass Mich An” is a standout from “Utopia”.
August 28th 2015
“Bad Magic” is the twenty-second and final studio album by the British heavy metal band Motörhead. “Victory or Die” is a standout from “Bad Magic”.
August 28th 2015
Tad Morose – “St. Demonius”
“St. Demonius” is the eighth studio album by Swedish power metal band Tad Morose. “Remain” is a standout from “St. Demonius”.
August 28th 2015
Soilwork – “The Ride Majestic”
“The Ride Majestic” is the tenth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork. “Enemies in Fidelity” is a standout from “The Ride Majestic”.
August 28th 2015
John Petrucci – “Terminal Velocity”
“Terminal Velocity” is the second solo studio album by American progressive metal guitarist John Petrucci. “Happy Song” is a standout from “Terminal Velocity”.
Single Release
August 28th 1975
“Walk This Way” is a song by the American hard rock band Aerosmith. Released as second single from their third studio album “Toys in the Attic”.
August 28th 1988
Metallica – “Harvester Of Sorrow”
“Harvester of Sorrow” is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. Released as first single from their fourth studio album “…And Justice for All”.
August 28th 1989
“Forever Free” a song by the American heavy metal band W.A.S.P. Released as third single form their fourth studio album “The Headless Children”.
August 28th 1989
“Dr. Feelgood” is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Released as first single form their fifth studio album “Dr. Feelgood” .
August 28th 2008
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Train” is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Released as first single form their fifteenth studio album “Black Ice”.
August 28th 2015
Leaves’ Eyes – “The Waking Eye”
“The Waking Eye” is a song by German symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes. Released as second single their sixth studio album “King of Kings”.
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