Today in Metal History – January 16th
Album Release
January 16th 1979
“Accept” is the debut studio album released by German heavy metal band Accept. “Lady Lou” a hard-rocking anthem with catchy riffs and a raw edge from “Accept”.
January 16th 2002
Tad Morose – “Matters of the Dark”
“Matters of the Dark” is the seventh studio album by Swedish power metal band Tad Morose. “Ethereal Soul” a heavy and melodic track with haunting vocals and powerful riffs from “Matters of the Dark”.
January 16th 2015
“Secret Garden” is the eighth full-length studio album by Brazilian progressive/power metal band Angra. “Storm of Emotions” a dynamic track blending intricate melodies and powerful vocals from “Secret Garden”.
January 16th 2015
Orden Ogan – “Ravenhead”
“Ravenhead” is the fourth studio album by German power metal band Orden Ogan. “The Lake” a powerful anthem with epic choruses and dark, melodic undertones from “Ravenhead”.
EP/Live Release
January 16th 2001
Black Label Society – “Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!! +5”
“Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!! +5” is a live album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society.
Single Release
January 16th 1996
Helloween – “Power”
“Power” is a song by German power metal band Helloween. Released as first single from the seventh studio album “The Time of the Oath”.
Metal Birthdays
January 16th 1950
Bob Kulick – W.A.S.P.
Robert Joel Kulick was an American guitarist and record producer, who worked with numerous acts such as Kiss, W.A.S.P., Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Meat Loaf and Michael Bolton.
January 16th 1962
Kane Roberts – Alice Cooper
Kane Roberts is an American rock guitarist and singer best known as a former lead guitarist for Alice Cooper.
January 16th 1969
Dead – Mayhem
Per Yngve Ohlin (16 January 1969 – 8 April 1991) also known by his stage name Dead, was a Swedish black metal vocalist, best known for his work with the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem.
Metal Memory Lane
