Today in Metal History – December 2nd
Albums Release
December 2nd 1985
“G.O.E.” is the second studio album by German speed metal band Atlain. “Guardians of Eternity” is a standout from “G.O.E.”.
December 2nd 1987
“IX” is the third album by an Italian thrash metal band Bulldozer. “Desert!” is a standout from “IX”.
December 2nd 1996
Einherjer – “Dragons of the North”
“Dragons of the North” is the debut album by an Norwegian viking metal band Einherjer. “Dragons of the North” is a standout from Einherjer album.
Single Release
December 2nd 2000
Behemoth – “Antichristian Phenomenon”
“Antichristian Phenomenon” is a song by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth. Released as single from the fifth studio album “Thelema.6”.
December 2nd 2003
After Forever – “My Choice”
“My Choice” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band After Forever. Released as single from the compilation album “Mea Culpa”.
December 2nd 2004
Nightwish – “Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan”
“Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan” is a song by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Released as third single from the fifth studio album “Once”.
December 2nd 2013
Primal Fear – “When Death Comes Knocking”
“When Death Comes Knocking” is a song by German power metal band Primal Fear. Released as single from the tenth studio album “Delivering the Black”.
December 2nd 2016
Blaze Bayley – “Crazy Christmas”
“Crazy Christmas” is a song by English heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley. Released as a standalone digital single.
December 2nd 2021
Within Temptation – “Forsaken (The Aftermath)”
“Forsaken (The Aftermath)” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. Released as single from the special limited edition “The Aftermath”.
December 2nd 2022
Katatonia – “Austerity”
“Austerity” is a song by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia. Released as single from the 13th studio album “Sky Void of Stars“.
December 2nd 2022
Beyond the Black – “Dancing in the Dark”
“Dancing in the Dark” is a song by German symphonic metal band Beyond the Black. Released as single from the fifth studio album “Beyond the Black“.
Metal Birthdays
December 2nd 1960
Rick Savage – Def Leppard
Richard Savage is an English musician best known as the bass guitarist and a founder member of the hard rock band Def Leppard.
December 2nd 1968
Anders Engberg – Sorcerer
Anders Engberg is the lead vocalist of the Swedish doom metal band Sorcerer, known for his powerful and melodic singing style..
Heavy Highlights
December 2nd 2003
Alice Cooper – “Hollywood Walk of Fame”
Alice Cooper received a star on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame”. The honor recognized his legendary contributions to rock music.
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