Today in Metal History – June 12th
Album Release
June 12th 1985
Megadeth – “Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good”
“Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good” is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. “Mechanix” is a blistering and relentless standout from “Killing Is My Business…”.
June 12th 1988
Bolt Thrower – “In Battle There Is No Law!”
“In Battle There Is No Law!” is the debut album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower. “Forgotten Existence” is a crushing and chaotic standout from “In Battle There Is No Law!”.
June 12th 1995
Paradise Lost – “Draconian Times”
“Draconian Times” is the fifth studio album by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. “The Last Time” is a dark and melodic standout from “Draconian Times”.
June 12th 2001
As I Lay Dying – “Beneath The Encasing Of Ashes”
“Beneath The Encasing Of Ashes” is the debut studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. “When This World Fades” is a raw and emotional standout from “Beneath The Encasing Of Ashes”.
June 12th 2012
“Clockwork Angels” is the nineteenth and final studio album by Canadian hard rock legends Rush. “The Anarchist” is an epic and progressive standout from “Clockwork Angels”.
Single Release
June 12th 1991
Ozzy Osbourne – “No More Tears”
“No More Tears” is a song by the British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Released as the title track and lead single from sixth studio album “No More Tears”.
June 12th 2020
Rage – “The Price of War 2.0”
“The Price of War 2.0” is a song by the German heavy metal band Rage. Released as a single later included on their album “Spreading the Plague”.
June 12th 2024
Armored Saint – “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)”
“One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)” is a song by the American heavy metal band Armored Saint. Released as a cover version of People! song.
Metal Birthdays
June 12th 1974
Max Kolesne – Krisiun
Max Kolesne is a Brazilian drummer, best known as a founding member and drummer of the death metal band Krisiun.
Metal Memory Lane
