Today in Metal History – December 19th
Album Release
December 19th 1987
“World Circus” is the debut studio album of the thrash metal band Toxik. “Heart Attack” is a standout from “World Circus”.
December 19th 1990
“Playa Del Rock” is the third studio album by American hard rock band London. “Ride You Through the Night” is a standout from “Playa Del Rock”.
December 19th 2008
“Thirst” is the thirteenth studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard. “Stay Thirsty!” is a standout from “Thirst”.
Single Release
December 19th 1989
Asphyx – “Mutilating Process”
“Mutilating Process” is a song by Dutch death metal band formed Asphyx. Released as single from the rough mix and the fifth studio album “Embrace the Death”.
December 19th 2023
Amorphis – “Crowned in Crimson”
“Crowned in Crimson” is a song by Finnish progressive metal band formed Amorphis. Released as standalone single, composed for the soundtrack of the film “Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala”.
Other Releases
December 19th 2023
Pentagram – “The Singles”
“The Singles” is a EP by American doom metal band formed Pentagram.
Metal Birthdays
December 19th 1947
Jimmy Bain – Dio
James Stewart Bain (19 December 1947 – 23 January 2016) was a Scottish musician, best known for playing bass guitar in the bands Rainbow and Dio.
December 19th 1972
Ted Aguilar – Death Angel
Ted Aguilar is the rhythm guitarist for the American thrash metal band Death Angel, known for his tight playing and high-energy performances.
Metal Events
December 19th 2001
Judas Priest – Live in London
Judas Priest recorded their live album Live in London during a concert documented for release. It was Judas Priest’s final live album with Tim “Ripper” Owens as lead vocalist, as he amicably departed in mid-2003 following Rob Halford’s return to the band.
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