Today in Metal History – May 17th
Album Release
May 17th 1974
Budgie – “In for the Kill!”
“In for the Kill!” is the fourth studio album by Welsh heavy metal band Budgie. The title track delivers heavy riffs and raw energy, making it a fan favorite.
May 17th 1976
Rainbow – “Rising”
“Rising” is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Rainbow. “Stargazer” is an epic, symphonic masterpiece that stands out as greatest achievements.
May 17th 1988
Judas Priest – “Ram It Down”
“Ram It Down” is the eleventh studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest. “Blood Red Skies” is a soaring, atmospheric anthem that shows the melodic power.
May 17th 1988
Vinnie Vincent Invasion – “All Systems Go”
“All Systems Go” is the second and final studio album by American glam metal band Vinnie Vincent Invasion. “That Time of Year” is a melodic power ballad that became a cult classic.
May 17th 1999
W.A.S.P. – “Helldorado”
“Helldorado” is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P.. The title track is a wild and rebellious anthem with raw vocals and aggressive riffs.
May 17th 1999
Evergrey – “Solitude, Dominance, Tragedy”
“Solitude, Dominance, Tragedy” is the second studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey. “The Shocking Truth” blends technical precision with emotional intensity.
May 17th 1999
Tankard – “Kings of Beer”
“Kings of Beer” is the ninth studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard. The title track is a high-speed, beer-soaked anthem that perfectly captures the band spirit.
May 17th 2004
Mob Rules – “Among the Gods”
“Among the Gods” is the fourth studio album by German power metal band Mob Rules. “Invitation Time” delivers powerful vocals and melodic hooks throughout.
May 17th 2010
Annihilator – “Annihilator”
“Annihilator” is the self-titled thirteenth studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator. “Coward” is a standout track, blending razor-sharp riffs with fierce intensity.
May 17th 2011
Warrant – “Rockaholic”
“Rockaholic” is the eighth studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. “Life’s a Song” is an energetic and melodic highlight that captures the catchy, hard rock style.
May 17th 2013
Battle Beast – “Battle Beast”
“Battle Beast” is the self-titled second studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Battle Beast. “Out of Control” is a track that blends catchy choruses with classic metal flair.
May 17th 2024
Kerry King – “From Hell I Rise”
“From Hell I Rise” is the debut solo album by American guitarist Kerry King, best known for his work with Slayer. “Idle Hands” is a blend of thrash aggression and dark intensity.
Single Release
May 17th 2004
Dimmu Borgir – “Vredesbyrd”
“Vredesbyrd” is a song by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir. It appears on their 2003 album “Death Cult Armageddon”.
May 17th 2010
Sabaton – “Coat of Arms”
“Coat of Arms” is a song by the Swedish power metal band Sabaton. Released as the title track, it leads their 2010 album “Coat of Arms”.
May 17th 2013
Battle Beast – “Black Ninja”
“Black Ninja” is a song by the Finnish heavy metal band Battle Beast. It was featured on their self-titled second studio album, released in 2013.
May 17th 2013
Amberian Dawn – “Kokko”
“Kokko” is a song by the Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn. It is included on their second album “The Clouds of Northland Thunder”.
Metal Birthdays
May 17th 1956
Audie Desbrow – Great White
Audie Desbrow is an American drummer, best known for his work with the hard rock band Great White.
May 17th 1958
Paul DiAnno – Iron Maiden
Paul Di’Anno is an English vocalist, best known as the original lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
May 17th 1961
Rat Skates – Overkill
Rat Skates is an American drummer, best known as a founding member and original drummer of the thrash metal band Overkill.
May 17th 1965
Pat O’Brien – Cannibal Corpse
Pat O’Brien is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the death metal band Cannibal Corpse and previously with Nevermore.
May 17th 1974
Stefan Elmgren – HammerFall
Stefan Elmgren is a Swedish guitarist, best known for his tenure with the power metal band HammerFall and his project Highlander.
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