Today in Metal History – February 21st
Album Release
February 21st 1994
Emperor – “In the Nightside Eclipse”
“In the Nightside Eclipse” is the debut studio album by the Norwegian black metal band Emperor. “I Am the Black Wizards” is a majestic and atmospheric black metal anthem from In the “In the Nightside Eclipse”.
February 21st 2003
Sonata Arctica – “Winterheart’s Guild”
“Winterheart’s Guild” is the third studio album by the Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica. “Victoria’s Secret” is a fast and melodic metal anthem from “Winterheart’s Guild”.
February 21st 2005
Running Wild – “Rogues en Vogue”
“Rogues en Vogue” is the thirteenth studio album by the German power metal band Running Wild. “Draw the Line” is a powerful and melodic metal anthem from “Rogues en Vogue”.
February 21st 2006
“AssassiNation” is the sixth studio album by the Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. “Bloodcraft” is a brutal and relentless death metal anthem from “AssassiNation”.
February 21st 2006
Kataklysm – “In The Arms Of Devastation”
“In The Arms Of Devastation” is the eighth studio album by the Canadian death metal band Kataklysm. “Like Angels Weeping (The Dark)” is a powerful and crushing death metal anthem from “In The Arms Of Devastation”.
February 21st 2014
“Beyond” is the eighth studio album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. “Union of the Strong” is an uplifting and anthemic metal track from “Beyond”.
February 21st 2014
“Antiserum” is the twelfth studio album by the German gothic metal band Crematory. “Shadowmaker” is a dark and atmospheric metal anthem from “Antiserum”.
February 21st 2014
Hatriot – “Dawn of the New Centurion”
“Dawn of the New Centurion” is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Hatriot. “The Fear Within” is a fast and aggressive thrash metal anthem from “Dawn of the New Centurion”.
February 21st 2014
House of Lords – “Precious Metal”
“Precious Metal” is the ninth studio album by the American hard rock band House of Lords. “Battle” is a powerful and melodic rock anthem from “Precious Metal”.
February 21st 2020
Ozzy Osbourne – “Ordinary Man”
“Ordinary Man” is the twelfth studio album by the legendary British heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne. “Under the Graveyard” is a dark and emotive rock anthem from “Ordinary Man”.
February 21st 2020
“III” is the third studio album by the American/German power metal supergroup Demons & Wizards. “Diabolic” is a powerful and epic metal anthem from “III”.
February 21st 2020
Biff Byford – “School Of Hard Knocks”
“School Of Hard Knocks” is the debut solo album by the British heavy metal vocalist Biff Byford – Saxon. “Welcome to the Show” is a hard-hitting and anthemic track from “School Of Hard Knocks”.
EP/Live Release
February 21st 1994
Paradise Lost – “Seals the Sense”
“Seals the Sense” EP by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. This EP features three tracks, blending melancholic melodies with heavy, atmospheric soundscapes.
Single Release
February 21st 1972
Led Zeppelin – “Rock And Roll”
“Rock And Roll” is a song by the English hard rock band Led Zeppelin. Released as second single from the fourth studio album “Led Zeppelin IV”.
February 21st 1978
Aerosmith – “Kings and Queens”
“Kings and Queens” is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. Released as second single from the fifth studio album “Draw the Line”.
February 21st 2014
Within Temptation – “Whole World Is Watching”
“Whole World Is Watching” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. Released as third single from the sixth studio album “Hydra”.
February 21st 2019
Frozen Crown – “Neverending”
“Neverending” is a song by Italian power metal band Frozen Crown. Released as single from the second studio album “Crowned In Frost”.
February 21st 2020
Axel Rudi Pell – “Gunfire”
“Gunfire” is a song by German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. Released as single from the seventeenth studio album “Sign of the Times”.
Metal Birthdays
February 21st 1965
Randy Rampage – Annihilator
Randy Rampage (February 21, 1960 – August 14, 2018) was a Canadian musician and founding member, bass player and vocalist of the hardcore band D.O.A. He was also the lead singer of the thrash metal band Annihilator.
February 21st 1965
Andy Mück – Stormwitch
Andy Mück is a German vocalist, best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Stormwitch.
February 21st 1965
Dirk Assmuth – Angel Dust
Dirk Assmuth is a German drummer, best known for his work with the progressive metal band Angel Dust.
February 21st 1971
Randy Blythe – Lamb Of God
David Randall Blythe is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of heavy metal band Lamb of God.
February 21st 1981
Floor Jansen – Nightwish
Floor Jansen is a Dutch singer and songwriter. She is the third and current lead vocalist of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish.
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