Today in Metal History – December 25th
Album Release
December 25th 1989
Pestilence – “Consuming Impulse”
“Consuming Impulse” is the second album by Dutch death metal band Pestilence. “Out Of The Body” is a standout from “Consuming Impulse”.
Single Release
December 25th 1985
King Diamond – “No Presents for Christmas”
“No Presents for Christmas” is a song by Danish heavy metal band King Diamond. Released as single from the live album “In Concert 1987: Abigail”.
December 25th 2009
220 Volt – “Heavy Christmas”
“Heavy Christmas” is a song by Swedish heavy metal band 220 Volt. Released as standalone single.
Other Releases
December 25th 2013
Dream Theater – “Happy Holidays from Dream Theater”
“Happy Holidays from Dream Theater” is a live compilation album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater.
December 25th 2025
Twisted Sister – “Hammerheads 80”
“Hammerheads 80” is a live album by American heavy metal band Twisted Sister.
Metal Birthdays
December 25th 1976
Tuomas Holopainen – Nightwish
Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen is a Finnish musician, songwriter and record producer, known as the primary songwriter, keyboardist and founding member of symphonic metal band Nightwish.
Metal Memory
December 25th 1975
Iron Maiden was born!!!
Iron Maiden were formed on Christmas Day (25 December 1975) by bassist Steve Harris. Harris named the band after a film adaptation of “The Man in the Iron Mask” by Alexandre Dumas, as the title reminded him of the iron maiden torture device. 🎄🤘
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