Today in Metal History – June 27th
Album Release
June 27th 1983
Twisted Sister – “You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll”
“You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll” is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Twisted Sister. “The Kids Are Back” is an anthemic standout from “You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll”.
June 27th 1985
Lee Aaron – “Call Of The Wild”
“Call Of The Wild” is the third studio album by Canadian heavy metal singer Lee Aaron. “Rock Me All Over” is a bold standout from “Call Of The Wild”.
June 27th 1986
Queensrÿche – “Rage For Order”
“Rage For Order” is the second studio album by American progressive metal band Queensrÿche. “The Killing Words” is an atmospheric standout from “Rage For Order”.
June 27th 1988
Vio-lence – “Eternal Nightmare”
“Eternal Nightmare” is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Vio-lence. “Serial Killer” is a brutal standout from “Eternal Nightmare”.
June 27th 1989
Danger Danger – “Danger Danger”
“Danger Danger” is the debut studio album by American glam metal band Danger Danger. “Bang Bang” is a catchy standout from “Danger Danger”.
June 27th 1989
King’s X – “Gretchen Goes to Nebraska”
“Gretchen Goes to Nebraska” is the second studio album by American progressive metal band King’s X. “Over My Head” is a soulful standout from “Gretchen Goes to Nebraska”.
June 27th 1995
Bon Jovi – “These Days”
“These Days” is the sixth studio album by American hard rock band Bon Jovi. “This Ain’t a Love Song” is a heartfelt standout from “These Days”.
June 27th 1997
HammerFall – “Glory To The Brave”
“Glory To The Brave” is the debut studio album by Swedish power metal band HammerFall. “The Metal Age” is a triumphant standout from “Glory To The Brave”.
June 27th 2000
Deicide – “Insineratehymn”
“Insineratehymn” is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Deicide. “Suffer Again” is a punishing standout from “Insineratehymn”.
June 27th 2003
Tyr – “Eric The Red”
“Eric The Red” is the second studio album by Faroese folk metal band Týr. “The Edge” is a majestic standout from “Eric The Red”.
June 27th 2005
Demons & Wizards – “Touched by the Crimson King”
“Touched by the Crimson King” is the second studio album by power metal project Demons & Wizards. “Crimson King” is a powerful standout from “Touched by the Crimson King”.
June 27th 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” is a sharp standout from “A Light In The Dark”.
June 27th 2006
Warrant – “Born Again”
“Born Again” is the seventh studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. “Dirty Jack” is a hard-hitting standout from “Born Again”.
June 27th 2014
Quiet Riot – “Quiet Riot 10”
“Quiet Riot 10” is the twelfth studio album by American hard rock band Quiet Riot. “Bang for Your Buck” is a standout rocker from “Quiet Riot 10”.
June 27th 2014
Amberian Dawn – “Magic Forest”
“Magic Forest” is the sixth studio album by Finnish power metal band Amberian Dawn. “Cherish My Memory” is an enchanting standout from “Magic Forest”.
Single Release
June 27th 2007
Amorphis – “Silent Waters”
“Silent Waters” is a song by the Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis. Released as a single from their eighth studio album “Silent Waters”.
June 27th 2008
Epica – “Chasing the Dragon”
“Chasing the Dragon” is a song by the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. Released as a second single from their third studio album “The Divine Conspiracy”.
June 27th 2014
Gamma Ray – “I Will Return”
“I Will Return” is a song by the German power metal band Gamma Ray. Released as a single from their eleventh studio album “Empire of the Undead”.
June 27th 2023
Amaranthe – “Damnation Flame”
“Damnation Flame” is a song by the Swedish heavy metal band Amaranthe. Released as a second single from their sixth studio album “The Catalyst”.
Metal Birthdays
June 27th 1969
Craig Locicero – Forbidden
Craig Locicero is an American guitarist, best known as a founding member and guitarist of the thrash metal band Forbidden.
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