December 26th 1984

Running Wild – “Gates To Purgatory”

“Gates To Purgatory” is the debut studio album by German heavy metal band Running Wild. “Soldiers Of Hell” is a standout from “Gates To Purgatory”.

December 26th 1984

Sykes – “20th Century”

“20th Century” is the third solo album by John Sykes. “Cautionary Warning” is a standout from “20th Century”.

December 26th 2006

Iron Maiden – “Different World”

“Different World” is a song by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Released as second single from the fourteenth studio album “A Matter of Life and Death”.

December 26th 2008

Sirenia – “The Path to Decay”

“The Path to Decay” is a song by the Norwegian gothic metal band Sirenia. Released as single from the fourth studio album “The 13th Floor”.

December 26th 2000

Kreator – “Past Life Trauma”

“Past Life Trauma” (1985–1992) is a compilation album by German thrash metal band Kreator, compiled by lead singer/guitarist Mille Petrozza.

December 26th 1951

Paul Quinn – Saxon

Paul Quinn is the guitarist and a founding member of the British heavy metal band Saxon, known for his signature riffs and melodic solos.

December 26th 1962

James Kottak – Scorpions

James Kottak (December 26, 1962 – January 9, 2024) was an American drummer, best known for his work with the German hard rock band Scorpions.

December 26th 1963

Lars Ulrich – Metallica

Lars Ulrich is a Danish musician who is the drummer and a founding member of American heavy metal band Metallica.

December 26th 1966

Jay Yuenger – White Zombie

Jay Noel Yuenger also known by the stage name “J.”, is an American rock guitarist best known for his work with heavy metal band White Zombie.

December 26th 1984

Christmas Metal Meeting

“Christmas Metal Meeting” turns 41! 🎄🤘 On this day Motörhead, Helix, Mercyful Fate, Girlschool and Talon kicked off their 5-show tour in Germany🎄🤘

Today in Metal History – December 25th

TodayInMetal – Dec 25 🎄🤘 Merry Christmas, metalheads! Celebrate the holidays with metal birthdays and killer releases from this day.