Today in Metal History – May 24th
Album Release
May 24th 1984
Battleaxe – “Power From The Universe”
“Power From The Universe” is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Battleaxe. “Chopper Attack” is a driving and anthemic standout from “Power From The Universe”.
May 24th 1985
Destruction – “Infernal Overkill”
“Infernal Overkill” is the debut studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction. “Invincible Force” is a ferocious and influential standout from “Infernal Overkill”.
May 24th 1988
Van Halen – “OU812”
“OU812” is the eighth studio album by American hard rock band Van Halen. “When It’s Love” is a melodic and powerful standout from “OU812”.
May 24th 1991
Cancer – “Death Shall Rise”
“Death Shall Rise” is the second studio album by British death metal band Cancer. “Hung, Drawn and Quartered” is a brutal and classic standout from “Death Shall Rise”.
May 24th 1993
W.A.S.P. – “The Crimson Idol”
“The Crimson Idol” is a concept album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P. “The Idol” is an emotional and theatrical standout from “The Crimson Idol”.
May 24th 1994
Mayhem – “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas”
“De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” is the debut studio album by Norwegian black metal band Mayhem. “Freezing Moon” is a haunting and legendary standout from “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas”.
May 24th 1999
Paradise Lost – “Host”
“Host” is the seventh studio album by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. “So Much Is Lost” is a synth-driven and atmospheric standout from “Host”.
May 24th 2004
Therion – “Lemuria”
“Lemuria” is the eleventh studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. “Typhon” is a powerful and orchestral standout from “Lemuria”.
May 24th 2004
Therion – “Sirius B”
“Sirius B” is the twelfth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. “The Blood of Kingu” is a grand and mythological standout from “Sirius B”.
May 24th 2004
Annihilator – “All for You”
“All for You” is the tenth studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator. “Dr. Psycho” is a heavy and twisted standout from “All for You”.
May 24th 2004
Xandria – “Ravenheart”
“Ravenheart” is the second studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. “Ravenheart” is a lush and dramatic standout from “Ravenheart”.
May 24th 2004
Leaves’ Eyes – “Lovelorn”
“Lovelorn” is the debut album by German-Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes. “Norwegian Lovesong” is a serene and epic standout from “Lovelorn”.
May 24th 2004
Acid Drinkers – “Rock Is Not Enough”
“Rock Is Not Enough” is the eleventh studio album by Polish thrash metal band Acid Drinkers. “The Ball and the Line” is a bold and energetic standout from “Rock Is Not Enough”.
May 24th 2010
Enforcer – “Diamonds”
“Diamonds” is the second studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer. “Katana” is a sharp and high-octane standout from “Diamonds”.
May 24th 2013
Anvil – “Hope In Hell”
“Hope In Hell” is the fifteenth studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. “Hope In Hell” is a gritty and determined standout from “Hope In Hell”.
May 24th 2017
Dream Evil – “Six”
“Six” is the sixth studio album by Swedish power metal band Dream Evil. “Dream Evil” is a bombastic and catchy standout from “Six”.
May 24th 2019
Fleshgod Apocalypse – “Veleno”
“Veleno” is the fifth studio album by Italian symphonic death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse. “Sugar” is a technical and dramatic standout from “Veleno”.
May 24th 2017
Diamond Head – “The Coffin Train”
“The Coffin Train” is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head. “Belly of the Beast” is a thunderous and modern standout from “The Coffin Train”.
Single Release
May 24th 1982
Scorpions – “Can’t Live Without You”
“Can’t Live Without You”hout You” is a song by the German hard rock band Scorpions. Released as third single from the eighth studio album “Blackout”.
May 24th 1986
Van Halen – “Dreams”
“Dreams” is a song by the American hard rock band Van Halen. Released as the second single from the seventh studio album “5150”.
May 24th 1995
Slayer – “Serenity In Murder”
“Serenity In Murder” is a song by the American thrash metal band Slayer. Released as the third single from the box set “Soundtrack to the Apocalypse”.
May 24th 2011
Powerwolf – “Sanctified with Dynamite”
“Sanctified with Dynamite” is a song by the German power metal band Powerwolf. Released as a lead single from the third studio album “Blood of the Saints”.
May 24th 2019
Overkill – “Last Man Standing/BatShitCrazy”
“Last Man Standing/BatShitCrazy” are songs by the American thrash metal band Overkill. Both tracks appear on the nineteenth studio album “The Wings of War”.
May 24th 2022
Xandria – “Reborn”
“Reborn” is a song by the German symphonic metal band Xandria. Released as a lead single from the album “The Wonders Still Awaiting”.
Metal Birthdays
May 24th 1965
Jens Becker – Grave Digger
Jens Becker is a German heavy metal bass guitarist who currently performs with Grave Digger.
Legends We Lost
May 24th 2010
Paul Gray – Slipknot
Paul Dedrick Gray (April 8, 1972 – May 24, 2010) also known as the Pig, was an American musician who was the bassist, backing vocalist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Slipknot.
Metal Memory Lane
