Today in Metal History – January 12th
Album Release
January 12th 1969
“Led Zeppelin” is the debut album by the English hard rock band Led Zeppelin. “Dazed and Confused” a a groundbreaking track with hypnotic riffs and bluesy intensity from “Led Zeppelin”.
January 12th 1981
April Wine – “The Nature Of The Beast”
“The Nature Of The Beast” is the ninth studio album by Canadian hard rock band April Wine. “Just Between You and Me” a timeless ballad with heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies from “The Nature Of The Beast”.
January 12th 1987
Deep Purple – “The House Of Blue Light”
“The House Of Blue Light” is the twelfth studio album by English hard rock band Deep Purple. “Bad Attitude” a fiery track with infectious riffs and Ian Gillan signature vocals from “The House Of Blue Light”.
January 12th 1987
Holy Moses – “Finished with the Dogs”
“Finished with the Dogs” is the second album by German thrash metal band Holy Moses. “Current of Death” a blistering track with ferocious riffs and Sabina Classen raw vocal power from “Finished with the Dogs”.
January 12th 1987
“License to Kill” is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Malice. “Against the Empire” a a high-energy track with scorching solos and powerful vocals from “License to Kill”.
January 12th 1998
“First Breath” is the first album by Danish death metal band Mercenary. “Master Game” a melodic death metal track with intense riffs and dynamic vocals from “First Breath”.
January 12th 2004
Iced Earth – “The Glorious Burden”
“The Glorious Burden” is the seventh studio album by the American power metal band Iced Earth. “Declaration Day” a powerful anthem with epic storytelling and soaring vocals from “The Glorious Burden”.
January 12th 2007
“Gothic Kabbalah” is the thirteenth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. “The Perennial Sophia” a standout track with intricate arrangements and operatic grandeur from “Gothic Kabbalah”.
January 12th 2007
Grave Digger – “Liberty Or Death”
“Liberty Or Death” is the 13th studio album by German heavy metal band Grave Digger. “Shadowland” a powerful anthem with thunderous riffs and epic storytelling from “Liberty Or Death”.
January 12th 2011
“Elysium” is the thirteenth studio album by power metal band Stratovarius. “Darkest Hours” a symphonic masterpiece with soaring melodies and uplifting energy from “Elysium”.
January 12th 2018
Joe Satriani – “What Happens Next”
“What Happens Next” is the sixteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani. “Energy” a high-voltage instrumental with virtuosic guitar work and dynamic riffs from “What Happens Next”.
January 12th 2018
Corrosion Of Conformity – “No Cross No Crown”
“No Cross No Crown” is the tenth studio album by American heavy metal band Corrosion of Conformity. “The Luddite” a heavy, groove-laden track with gritty riffs and reflective lyrics from “No Cross No Crown”.
January 12th 2018
Leaves’ Eyes – “Sign Of The Dragonhead”
“Sign Of The Dragonhead” is the seventh studio album of the German symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes. “Across the Sea” an epic track with symphonic melodies and powerful vocals from “Sign Of The Dragonhead”.
January 12th 2018
“Vuur Van Verzet” is the sixth studio album of the Dutch pagan/ folk metal band Heidevolk. “Het Oneindige Woud” a rousing anthem with folk-inspired melodies and powerful storytelling from “Vuur Van Verzet”.
January 12th 2018
White Wizzard – “Infernal Overdrive”
“Infernal Overdrive” is the fourth studio album by heavy metal band White Wizzard. “Storm the Shores” a a high-octane anthem with classic heavy metal energy from “Infernal Overdrive”.
January 12th 2018
Mystic Prophecy – “Monuments Uncovered”
“Monuments Uncovered” is the tenth studio album (covers) by the German power metal band Mystic Prophecy. “Shadow on the Wall” a blistering track with powerful vocals from “Monuments Uncovered”.
January 12th 2018
Exit Eden – “Femmes Fatales”
“Femmes Fatales” is the second studio album by international symphonic metal group Exit Eden. “Run!” a powerful collaboration with Marko Hietala, blending symphonic metal and captivating vocals from “Femmes Fatales”.
Single Release
January 12th 2004
Metallica – “The Unnamed Feeling”
“The Unnamed Feeling” is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. Released as third single from the eighth studio album “St. Anger“.
January 12th 2024
Grave Digger – “The Grave Is Yours”
“The Grave Is Yours” is a song by German heavy metal band Grave Digger. Released as a standalone track.
January 12th 2024
Firewind – “Fallen Angel”
“Fallen Angel” is a song by Greek power metal band Firewind. Released as a single from the tenth studio album “Stand United”.
Metal Birthdays
January 12th 1965
Rob Zombie
Robert Bartleh Cummings or Rob Zombie is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker and actor. Founding member and the frontman of heavy metal band White Zombie.
Metal Memory Lane
