Today in Metal History – January 13th
Album Release
January 13th 1991
Darkthrone – “Soulside Journey”
“Soulside Journey” is the first studio album by Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone. “Cromlech” a groundbreaking track with atmospheric riffs and death metal intensity from “Soulside Journey”.
January 13th 2003
Sinner – “There Will Be Execution”
“There Will Be Execution” is the thirteen album by the German heavy metal band Sinner. “Higher Level of Violence” a hard-hitting anthem with gritty riffs and fierce energy from “There Will Be Execution”.
January 13th 2003
“Epica” is the sixth studio album by American power metal band Kamelot. “Center of the Universe” a symphonic masterpiece with soaring melodies and emotional depth from “Epica”.
January 13th 2009
“Hordes Of Chaos” is the twelfth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator. “Escalation” a ferocious anthem with relentless riffs and unyielding intensity from “Hordes Of Chaos”.
January 13th 2015
The Crown – “Death Is Not Dead”
“Death Is Not Dead” is the ninth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band The Crown. “Headhunter” a ferocious track with blistering speed and unrelenting aggression from “Death Is Not Dead”.
January 13th 2017
Grave Digger – “Healed By Metal”
“Healed By Metal” is the 18th studio album by German heavy metal band Grave Digger. “Call For War” a thunderous anthem with pounding riffs and anthemic energy from “Healed By Metal”.
January 13th 2017
“Machine Messiah” is the fourteenth studio album by Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura. “Phantom Self” a dynamic track with intense rhythms and orchestral elements from “Machine Messiah”.
January 13th 2017
“Silver” is the twelfth studio album released by the Swiss hard rock band Gotthard. “Stay with Me” a heartfelt ballad with soaring vocals and emotional depth from “Silver”.
January 13th 2023
Obituary – “Dying of Everything”
“Dying of Everything” is the eleventh studio album by American death metal band Obituary. “The Wrong Time” a crushing track with groove-laden riffs and unrelenting intensity from “Dying of Everything”.
EP/Live Release
January 13th 1990
Running Wild – “Wild Animal”
“Wild Animal” is a third EP by German heavy metal band Running Wild.
Single Release
January 13th 1985
Kiss – “Thrills In The Night”
“Thrills In The Night” is a song by American hard rock band Kiss. Released as second single from the twelfth studio album “Animalize“.
January 13th 1997
Scorpions – “Where The River Flows”
“Where The River Flows” is a song by German hard rock band Scorpions. Released as fifth single from the thirteenth studio album “Pure Instinct“.
January 13th 2017
Xandria – “Call of Destiny”
“Call of Destiny” is a song by German symphonic metal band Xandria. Released as second single from the seventh studio album “Theater of Dimensions“.
January 13th 2022
Scorpions – “Rock Believer”
“Rock Believer” is a song by German hard rock band Scorpions. Released as second single from the nineteenth studio album “Rock Believer“.
Metal Birthdays
January 13th 1959
James LoMenzo – Megadeth
James LoMenzo is an American musician, currently the bassist for thrash metal band Megadeth. He has previously been a member of White Lion, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory and played with David Lee Roth, John Fogerty and Ace Frehley.
January 13th 1963
Tim Kelly – Slaughter
Timothy Patrick Kelly (January 13, 1963 – February 5, 1998) was an American guitarist for the American hard rock band Slaughter.
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