January 18th 1988

ACDC – “Blow Up Your Video”

“Blow Up Your Video” is the eleventh studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. “Heatseeker” a high-energy anthem with electrifying riffs and stadium-shaking power from “Blow Up Your Video”.

January 18th 1994

King’s X – “Dogman”

“Dogman” is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band King’s X. “Black The Sky” a heavy and groove-laden track with powerful vocals and raw intensity from “Dogman”.

January 18th 1996

Gotthard – “G.”

“G.” is the third studio album released by the Swiss hard rock band Gotthard. “Sister Moon” a soulful and melodic track with heartfelt lyrics and smooth guitar work from “G.”.

January 18th 1998

Edguy – “Vain Glory Opera”

“Vain Glory Opera” is the third (or second “official”) studio album by the German power metal band Edguy. “Out of Control” an epic anthem with soaring melodies and powerful choruses from “Vain Glory Opera”.

January 18th 2008

Paradox – “Electrify”

“Electrify” is the fourth album by German thrash metal band Paradox. “Paralyzed” a relentless track with intricate riffs and high-octane energy from “Electrify”.

January 18th 2013

Helloween – “Straight Out Of Hell”

“Straight Out Of Hell” is the fourteenth studio album by German power metal band Helloween. “Nabataea” an epic opener with powerful melodies and soaring vocals from “Straight Out Of Hell”.

January 18th 2019

Malevolent Creation – “The 13th Beast”

“The 13th Beast” is the thirteenth studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. “End the Torture” a brutal track with relentless riffs and unyielding aggression from “The 13th Beast”.

January 18th 2019

Flotsam And Jetsam – “The End Of Chaos”

“The End Of Chaos” is the thirteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam. “Demolition Man” a high-energy track with crushing riffs and dynamic vocals from “The End Of Chaos”.

January 18th 2019

Oomph! – “Ritual”

“Ritual” is the thirteenth studio album by German metal band Oomph!. “Tausend Mann und ein Befehl” a powerful track with haunting melodies and industrial energy from “Ritual”.

January 18th 2008

Apocalyptica – “S.O.S.” (Anything but Love)

“S.O.S.” (Anything but Love) is a song by Finnish symphonic metal band Apocalyptica. Released as second single from the sixth studio album “Worlds Collide”.

January 18th 1955

Steve Lynch – Autograph

Steve Lynch is an American guitarist. He is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the glam metal/hard rock band Autograph.

On This Day in Metal – January 17th

TodayinMetal history: 🤘 Albums from #Sentenced #Dismember #GraveDigger #Elvenking #AxelRudiPell and more! 🎸 Singles from #Avantasia #DemonsandWizards! 🌟 #MötleyCrüe was formed today, plus celebrating many legendary metal birthdays!