Today in Metal History – March 24th
Album Release
March 24th 1979
“Overkill” is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Motörhead. “Stay Clean” is a fast and relentless track from “Overkill”.
March 24th 1986
“5150” is the seventh studio album by American hard rock band Van Halen. “Why Can’t This Be Love” is a melodic and energetic track from “5150”.
March 24th 1988
“Thundersteel” is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Riot. “Fight Or Fall” is a fast and powerful track from “Thundersteel”.
March 24th 1988
Frehley’s Comet – “Second Sighting”
“Second Sighting” is the second studio album by American hard rock band Frehley’s Comet. “Insane” is a catchy and energetic track from “Second Sighting”.
March 24th 1994
Running Wild – “Black Hand Inn”
“Black Hand Inn” is the eighth studio album by German heavy metal band Running Wild. “The Privateer” is a fast and adventurous track from “Black Hand Inn”.
March 24th 1997
“Solid” is the fifth studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O.. “Independence Day” is a powerful and anthemic track from “Solid”.
March 24th 2004
Nocturnal Rites – “New World Messiah”
“New World Messiah” is the sixth studio album by Swedish power metal band Nocturnal Rites. “Awakening” is a powerful and melodic track from “New World Messiah”.
March 24th 2004
Impellitteri – “Pedal To The Metal”
“Pedal To The Metal” is the eight studio album by American heavy metal band Impellitteri. “The Writing’s on the Wall” is a fast and powerful track from “Pedal To The Metal”.
March 24th 2006
“Warrior Soul” is the ninth studio album by German heavy metal singer Doro. “Haunted Heart” is a powerful and melodic track from “Warrior Soul”.
March 24th 2006
“Speak Of The Dead” is the 18th studio album by German heavy metal band Rage. “No Fear” is a powerful and dynamic track from “Speak Of The Dead”.
March 24th 2006
“Storm” is the sixth studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Theatre of Tragedy. “Storm” is a melodic and atmospheric track from “Storm”.
March 24th 2008
Cavalera Conspiracy – “Inflikted”
“Inflikted” is the debut studio album by Brazilian-American groove metal band Cavalera Conspiracy. “Sanctuary” is a fast and aggressive track from “Inflikted”.
March 24th 2008
“Crack The Skye” is the fourth studio album by American progressive metal band Mastodon. “Oblivion” is a dynamic and atmospheric track from “Crack The Skye”.
March 24th 2014
“Back From Beyond” is the second studio album by American death metal band Massacre. “As We Wait to Die” is a crushing and intense track from “Back From Beyond”.
March 24th 2017
“Byte the Bullet” is the fourteenth studio album by German hard rock band Bonfire. “Locomotive Breath” is a powerful and energetic track from “Byte the Bullet”.
March 24th 2017
“Don’t Let Up” is the twelfth studio album by American hard rock band Night Ranger. “Somehow Someway” is a catchy and energetic track from “Don’t Let Up”.
March 24th 2017
House of Lords – “Saint Of The Lost Souls”
“Saint Of The Lost Souls” is the eleventh studio album by American hard rock band House of Lords. “Harlequin” is a melodic and powerful track from “Saint Of The Lost Souls”.
March 24th 2019
Ola Englund – “Master of the Universe”
“Master of the Universe” is the debut solo album by Swedish progressive metal guitarist Ola Englund. “Solar, Pt. 1” is a dynamic and atmospheric track from “Master of the Universe”.
March 24th 2023
“More Inspirations” is the second cover album album by British heavy metal band Saxon. “The Faith Healer” is a powerful and energetic track from “More Inspirations”.
Single Release
March 24th 1995
Tarot – “Angels of Pain”
“Angels of Pain” is a song by Finnish power metal band Tarot. Released as single from the fourth studio album “Stigmata”.
March 24th 2023
Metal Church – “Pick a God and Prey”
“Pick a God and Prey” is a song by American heavy metal band Metal Church. Released as first single from the thirteenth studio album “Congregation of Annihilation”.
March 24th 2023
Jag Panzer – “Onward We Toil”
“Onward We Toil” is a song by American power metal band Jag Panzer. Released as first single from the twelfth studio album “The Hallowed”.
March 24th 2023
Kalmah – “Drifting in a Dream”
“Drifting in a Dream” is a song by Finnish melodic death metal band Kalmah. Released as second single from the ninth studio album “Kalmah”.
Metal Birthdays
March 24th 1964
Steve Souza – Exodus
Steve “Zetro” Souza is an American musician, best known for his work as a former lead vocalist with thrash metal band Exodus.
Legends We Lost
March 24th 2015
Scott Clendenin – Death
Scott Clendenin (January 17, 1968 – March 24, 2015) was an American musician most notable for his time spent in the bands Death and Control Denied.
Metal Memory Lane
