Today in Metal History – March 26th
Album Release
March 26th 1980
Van Halen – “Women And Children First”
“Women And Children First” is the third studio album by American hard rock band Van Halen. “And the Cradle Will Rock…” is a standout track from “Women And Children First”.
March 26th 1985
“The Right To Rock” is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Keel. “Speed Demon” is a standout track from “The Right To Rock”.
March 26th 1990
“Violent by Nature” is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Atrophy. “In Their Eyes” is a standout track from “Violent by Nature”.
March 26th 1991
Metal Church – “The Human Factor”
“The Human Factor” is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. “Date With Poverty” is a standout track from “The Human Factor”.
March 26th 1991
“Lean Into It” is the second studio album by American hard rock band Mr. Big. “To Be with You” is a standout track from “Lean Into It”.
March 26th 1991
Sabbat – “Mourning Has Broken”
“Mourning Has Broken” is the third studio album by British thrash metal band Sabbat. “The Demise of History” is a standout track from “Mourning Has Broken”.
March 26th 1996
“Cult of One” is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Whiplash. “Enemy” is a standout track from “Cult of One”.
March 26th 2008
In Flames – “A Sense Of Purpose”
“A Sense Of Purpose” is the ninth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. “The Mirror’s Truth” is a standout track from “A Sense Of Purpose”.
March 26th 2010
Cathedral – “The Guessing Game”
“The Guessing Game” is the ninth studio album by British doom metal band Cathedral. “Painting in the Dark” is a standout track from “The Guessing Game”.
March 26th 2010
“Uit oude grond” is the third studio album by Dutch folk metal band Heidevolk. “Nehalennia” is a standout track from “Uit oude grond”.
March 26th 2012
“Urd” is the ninth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Borknagar. “The Earthling” is a standout track from “Urd”.
March 26th 2013
“Second Coming” is the fourteenth release and ninth studio album by American christian metal band Stryper. “Soldiers Under Command” is a standout track from “Second Coming”.
March 26th 2013
“13” is the ninth studio album by American crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies. “Cyco Style” is a standout track from “13”.
March 26th 2015
Nightmare – “The Will to Overpower”
“The Will to Overpower” is the twelfth studio album by French heavy metal band Nightmare. “Gates Of Hades” is a standout track from “The Will to Overpower”.
Single Release
March 26th 2001
Apocalyptica – “Path Vol. 1 & 2”
“Path Vol. 1 & 2” is a song by Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica. Released as standalone single.
March 26th 2001
Paradise Lost – “Crucify”
“Crucify” is a song by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. Released as single from the thirteenth studio album “Tragic Idol”.
March 26th 2021
Elvenking – “The Moon And Magic”
“The Moon And Magic” is a song by Italian folk/power metal band Elvenking. Released as standalone single.
Metal Birthdays
March 26th 1948
Steven Tyler – Aerosmith
Steven Victor Tallarico known professionally as Steven Tyler, is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith.
March 26th 1962
Jeff Plate – Savatage
Jeff Plate is an American heavy metal drummer who has been a member of Savatage. He is also a member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and former member of Metal Church.
March 26th 1965
Trey Azagthoth – Morbid Angel
Trey Azagthoth is an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as the founding member and lead guitarist of the death metal band Morbid Angel.
March 26th 1973
Alessandro Lotta – Rhapsody of Fire
Alessandro Lotta is an Italian bassist, best known for his work with the symphonic metal band Rhapsody of Fire.
Legends We Lost
March 26th 2002
Randy Castillo – Ozzy Osbourne
Randolpho Francisco Castillo (December 18, 1950 – March 26, 2002) was an American musician. He was Ozzy Osbourne drummer and later as drummer for Mötley Crüe.
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