Today in Metal History – January 22nd
Album Release
January 22nd 2001
Freedom Call – “Crystal Empire”
“Crystal Empire” is the second full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. “The Quest” an uplifting anthem with triumphant energy from “Crystal Empire”.
January 22nd 2001
“The Metal Opera” is the first full-length album by German supergroup project Avantasia. “Reach Out for the Light” an epic anthem with symphonic grandeur from “The Metal Opera”.
January 22nd 2007
“Theogonia” is the ninth full-length album by Greek extreme metal band Rotting Christ. “Nemecic” a powerful track with dark atmospheres and epic melodies from “Theogonia”.
January 22nd 2007
“Illumination” is the fifth full-length album by the Norwegian gothic metal band Tristania. “Lotus” a haunting track with symphonic elements and dark intensity from “Illumination”.
January 22nd 2010
“Easton Hope” is the third studio album by the German power metal band Orden Ogan. “We Are Pirates!” a rousing anthem with catchy melodies and adventurous spirit from “Easton Hope”.
January 22nd 2013
“Target Earth” is the thirteenth studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. “Kluskap O’Kom” a dynamic track with intricate riffs and futuristic energy from “Target Earth”.
January 22nd 2016
“Dystopia” is the fifteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. “The Threat Is Real” a track with blistering riffs and cutting intensity from “Dystopia”.
January 22nd 2016
“Rulebreaker” is the eleventh studio album from the German heavy metal band Primal Fear. “The End Is Near”a high-octane track with powerful riffs and energy from “Rulebreaker”.
January 22nd 2016
“Abbath” is the debut album by Norwegian black metal band Abbath. “Winter Bane” a raw track with icy riffs and haunting melodies from “Abbath”.
January 22nd 2016
“Winter Thrice” is the tenth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Borknagar. “Winter Thrice” a majestic track blending black metal with melodic and atmospheric elements from “Winter Thrice”.
January 22nd 2021
“Leviathan” is the seventeenth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. “Tuonela” a track with symphonic haunting vocals from “Leviathan”.
January 22nd 2021
“Necroceros” is the tenth studio album by Dutch death doom metal band Asphyx. “Botox Implosion” a crushing track with relentless riffs and intensity from “Necroceros”.
January 22nd 2021
“Perpetual Chaos” is the fourth album by Brazilian-Greek thrash/death metal band Nervosa. “Guided by Evil” a thrash anthem with blistering riffs and fierce energy from “Perpetual Chaos”.
Ep/Live Release
January 22nd 2016
Rage – “My Way”
“My Way” is an EP by the German heavy metal band Rage, featuring the title track along with re-recorded versions of classic songs.
Single Release
January 22nd 1982
Def Leppard – “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”
“Bringin’ On the Heartbreak“ is a song by English hard rock band Def Leppard. Released as second single from the second studio album “High ‘n’ Dry”.
January 22nd 2001
Within Temptation – “Our Farewell”
“Our Farewell” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. Released as first single from the second studio album “Mother Earth”.
January 22nd 2013
Pretty Maids – “Mother of All Lies”
“Mother of All Lies” is a song by Danish heavy metal band Pretty Maids. Released as single from the thirteen studio album “Motherland”.
January 22nd 2021
Epica – “Rivers”
“Rivers” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. Released as third single from the eighth studio album “Omega”.
Metal Birthdays
January 22nd 1956
Steve Riley – W.A.S.P.
Steve Riley (January 22, 1956 – October 24, 2023) was an American rock drummer, best known for his work with Keel, W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns.
January 22nd 1965
Steven Adler – Guns N’ Roses
Steven Adler is an American musician. He was the drummer and co-songwriter of the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses.
January 22nd 1985
Orianthi Panagaris – Alice Cooper
Orianthi Penny Panagaris known as Orianthi, is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter and performed with Alice Cooper.
Legends We Lost
January 22nd 1994
Rhett Forrester – Riot
Rhett Forrester (September 22, 1956 – January 22, 1994) was an American musician best known as the lead singer for New York-based band Riot.
Metal Memory Lane
