Today in Metal History – March 23rd
Album Release
March 23rd 1976
Judas Priest – “Sad Wings Of Destiny”
“Sad Wings Of Destiny” is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. “Victim of Changes” is a powerful and iconic track from “Sad Wings Of Destiny”.
March 23rd 1979
“Van Halen II” is the second studio album by American hard rock band Van Halen. “Dance the Night Away” is a catchy and energetic track from “Van Halen II”.
March 23rd 1988
“No Exit” is the fourth studio album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning. “Anarchy Divine” is a complex and dynamic track from “No Exit”.
March 23rd 1996
“Holy Land” is the second studio album by Brazilian power metal band Angra. “Nothing To Say” is an epic and melodic track from “Holy Land”.
March 23rd 1998
“XIII” is the thirteenth studio album by German heavy metal band Rage. “From The Cradle To The Grave” is a powerful and intense track from “XIII”.
March 23rd 1998
“Virtual XI” is the eleventh studio album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. “The Angel and the Gambler” is a melodic and expansive track from “Virtual XI”.
March 23rd 1999
“Power Plant” is the fifth studio album by German power metal band Gamma Ray. “Send Me a Sign” is a fast and anthemic track from “Power Plant”.
March 23rd 1999
Static-X – “Wisconsin Death Trip”
“Wisconsin Death Trip” is the debut studio album by American industrial metal band Static-X. “Push It” is a heavy and energetic track from “Wisconsin Death Trip”.
March 23rd 1999
“Alive And Well” is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Quiet Riot. “Don’t Know What I Want” is a powerful and energetic track from “Alive And Well”.
March 23rd 2007
“Victory Songs” is the third studio album by Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. “Wanderer” is a powerful and epic track from “Victory Songs”.
March 23rd 2009
My Dying Bride – “For Lies I Sire”
“For Lies I Sire” is the tenth studio album by British doom metal band My Dying Bride. “Bring Me Victory” is a melancholic and powerful track from “For Lies I Sire”.
March 23rd 2012
Axel Rudi Pell – “Circle Of The Oath”
“Circle Of The Oath” is the fifteenth studio album by German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. “Ghost in the Black” is a powerful and melodic track from “Circle Of The Oath”.
March 23rd 2012
“Koloss” is the seventh studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah. “Demiurge” is a crushing and rhythmic track from “Koloss”.
March 23rd 2012
“Relapse” is the twelfth studio album by American industrial metal band Ministry. “GhoulDiggers” is a heavy and aggressive track from “Relapse”.
March 23rd 2018
Axel Rudi Pell – “Knights Call”
“Knights Call” is the seventeenth studio album by German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. “The Wild and the Young” is a powerful and melodic track from “Knights Call”.
March 23rd 2018
BulletBoys – “From Out Of The Skies”
“From Out Of The Skies” is the eighth studio album by American hard rock band BulletBoys. “D-Evil” is a catchy and energetic track from “From Out Of The Skies”.
Single Release
March 23rd 1992
W.A.S.P. – “Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue)”
“Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue)” is a song by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P.. Released as first single from the fifth studio album “The Crimson Idol”.
March 23rd 2007
After Forever – “Energize Me”
“Energize Me” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band After Forever. Released as first single from the fifth studio album “After Forever”.
March 23rd 2012
Overkill – “Wish You Were Dead”
“Wish You Were Dead” is a song by American thrash metal band Overkill. Released as single from the 16th studio album “The Electric Age”.
March 23rd 2021
Ellefson-Soto – “Swords & Tequila”
“Swords & Tequila” is a song by the heavy metal duo Ellefson–Soto. It is a cover of the classic Riot track.
March 23rd 2023
Enslaved – “Bounded by Allegiance”
“Bounded by Allegiance” is a song by Norwegian extreme metal band Enslaved. Released as single from the eighth studio album “Isa”.
Metal Birthdays
March 23rd 1971
Ira Black – Vio-lence
Ira Black is an American heavy metal musician. He has played in over 60 bands and is best known for his work with Vio-lence, I Am Morbid, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, Heathen, Lizzy Borden, Dokken and Bulletboys.
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