Today in Metal History – June 16th
Album Release
June 16th 1986
Krokus – “Change Of Address”
“Change Of Address” is the ninth studio album by Swiss hard rock band Krokus. “Say Goodbye” is a melodic and heartfelt standout from “Change Of Address”.
June 16th 1987
D-A-D – “D.A.D. Draws a Circle”
“D.A.D. Draws a Circle” is the second album by Danish hard rock band D-A-D. “Isn’t That Wild” blending hard rock with quirky energy from “D.A.D. Draws a Circle”.
June 16th 1992
Trouble – “Manic Frustration”
“Manic Frustration” is the fifth studio album by American doom metal legends Trouble. “Fear” is a thunderous and introspective standout from “Manic Frustration”.
June 16th 1992
FireHouse – “Hold Your Fire”
“Hold Your Fire” is the second studio album by American hard rock band FireHouse. “When I Look Into Your Eyes” is a soaring ballad and standout track from “Hold Your Fire”.
June 16th 2003
M.S.G. – “Arachnophobiac”
“Arachnophobiac” is a hard-hitting solo release by Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.). “Evermore” is filled with melodic solos and classic metal vibes.
June 16th 2006
Metal Church – “A Light in the Dark”
“A Light in the Dark” is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. “Mirror Of Lies” blends modern edge with classic power from “A Light in the Dark”.
June 16th 2008
“Nostradamus” is the sixteenth studio album by British heavy metal gods Judas Priest. “Prophecy” is a dramatic and epic standout from “Nostradamus”.
June 16th 2012
“The Lord of Steel” is the eleventh studio album by American heavy metal band Manowar. “Touch the Sky” and “Born in a Grave” bring thunderous metal anthems.
June 16th 2017
Iced Earth – “Incorruptible”
“Incorruptible” is the twelfth studio album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth. “Black Flag” is a powerful and cinematic standout from “Incorruptible”.
Single Release
June 16th 1989
Skid Row – “18 And Life”
“18 And Life” is a song by the American heavy metal band Skid Row. Released as the second single from their self-titled debut album “Skid Row”.
June 16th 1997
Paradise Lost – “Say Just Words”
“Say Just Words” is a song by the British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. Released as a single from their sixth studio album “One Second”.
June 16th 2000
Pantera – “I’ll Cast A Shadow”
“I’ll Cast A Shadow” is a song by the American groove metal band Pantera. Released as the closing track on their ninth and final studio album “Reinventing the Steel”.
June 16th 2005
Ayreon – “Come Back to Me”
“Come Back to Me” is a song by the Dutch progressive metal project Ayreon. Released as a single from the sixth album “The Human Equation”.
June 16th 2009
Dream Theater – “Larks’ Tongues in Aspic Part II”
“Larks’ Tongues in Aspic Part II” is a song originally by British progressive rock band King Crimson, covered live by Dream Theater. Included in Special 3 CDs and Deluxe Collector’s editions of “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” album.
Metal Birthdays
June 16th 1951
Charlie Dominici – Dream Theater
Charlie Dominici (June 16, 1951 – November 17, 2023) was an American singer, best known as the second vocalist for the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
June 16th 1972
Kiko Loureiro – Megadeth
Pedro Henrique “Kiko” Loureiro is a Brazilian guitarist. He has been a member of several heavy metal bands, including Angra and Megadeth.
Metal Memory Lane
