Today in Metal History – June 5th
Album Release
June 5th 1995
Danger Danger – “Dawn”
“Dawn” is the third studio album by American hard rock band Danger Danger. “Punching Bag” is a melodic and emotionally charged standout from “Dawn”.
June 5th 1997
Unleashed – “Warrior”
“Warrior” is the fifth studio album by Swedish death metal band Unleashed. “Death Metal Victory” is a fierce and battle-hardened standout from “Warrior”.
June 5th 2003
“St. Anger” is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica. “Frantic” is a raw and aggressive standout from “St. Anger”.
June 5th 2003
“The Phantom Agony” is the debut studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. “Cry for the Moon” is a powerful and symphonic standout from “The Phantom Agony”.
June 5th 2007
Poison – “Poison’d!”
“Poison’d!” is a seventh studio album by American glam metal band Poison. “What I Like About You” is a fun and high-energy standout from “Poison’d!”.
June 5th 2007
“Real to Reel” is the sixth studio album by American hard rock band Tesla. “Thank You” is a soulful and bluesy standout from “Real to Reel”.
June 5th 2009
“Sanctuary” is a eight studio album by British melodic hard rock band Praying Mantis. “Restless Heart” is a heartfelt and anthemic standout from “Sanctuary”.
June 5th 2012
Fear Factory – “The Industrialist”
“The Industrialist” is the eighth studio album by American industrial metal band Fear Factory. “Recharger” is a relentless and mechanized standout from “The Industrialist”.
June 5th 2012
L.A. Guns – “Hollywood Forever”
“Hollywood Forever” is the 10th studio album by American hard rock band L.A. Guns. “You Better Not Love Me” is a gritty and glam-fueled standout from “Hollywood Forever”.
June 5th 2015
Trixter – “Human Era”
“Human Era” is the fourth studio album by American hard rock band Trixter. “Rockin’ to the Edge of the Night” is a catchy and energetic standout from “Human Era”.
Single Release
June 5th 2020
In Flames – “Clayman”
“Clayman” is a song by the Swedish heavy metal band In Flames. Released as a single from their fifth studio album “Clayman”.
Metal Birthdays
June 5th 1952
Nicko McBrain – Iron Maiden
Michael Henry “Nicko” McBrain is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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