Today in Metal History – January 5th
Album Release
January 5th 1973
“Aerosmith” is the debut studio album by the American hard rock band Aerosmith. “Dream On” a timeless classic known for its heartfelt lyrics, haunting melody and Steven Tyler’s iconic vocal performance.
January 5th 1984
“As A Matter Of…” is the debut studio album by German heavy metal band Fact. “Give It All You Got” a high-energy track that perfectly captures the band’s dynamic sound and infectious spirit.
January 5th 2018
Watain – “Trident Wolf Eclipse”
“Trident Wolf Eclipse” is the sixth full-length studio album by Swedish black metal band Watain. “Towards the Sanctuary” blend of blistering riffs and unrelenting intensity that embodies the album raw, blackened fury.
Single Release
January 5th 1990
Kiss – “Forever”
“Forever” is a power ballad by the American hard rock band Kiss. Released as second single from the fifteenth studio album “Hot in the Shade”.
January 5th 2024
Leaves’ Eyes – “Realm of Dark Waves”
“Realm of Dark Waves” is a song by American symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes. Released as single from the tenth studio album “Myths of Fate”.
Metal Birthdays
January 5th 1956
Dave Allison – Anvil
Dave Allison (January 5 1956 – September 30 2024) is a former guitarist and vocalist for the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, known for his energetic playing and contributions to the band’s early sound..
January 5th 1962
Kelly Nickels – ex-L.A. Guns
Kelly Nickels is a French-born American bassist who has played in various bands including Sweet Pain, Faster Pussycat and L.A. Guns.
January 5th 1964
Ted Poley – Danger Danger
Ted Poley is an American musician who is best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Danger Danger.
January 5th 1966
Niklas Isfeldt – Dream Evil
Niklas Isfeldt is the lead singer for the Swedish heavy metal band Dream Evil.
January 5th 1967
Fredrik Nordström – Dream Evil
Björn Tom Fredrik Nordström is a Swedish musician and record producer, best known as the guitarist of heavy metal band Dream Evil.
January 5th 1969
Robbie Crane – Black Star Riders
Robert Crane is an American musician who is the current bass guitarist of hard rock band Black Star Riders. He was previously the bassist with the band Ratt, Vince Neil and Lynch Mob.
Metal Memory Lane
