Today in Metal History – May 26th
Album Release
May 26th 1986
Europe – “The Final Countdown”
“The Final Countdown” is the third studio album by Swedish glam metal band Europe. “Rock the Night” is a catchy and anthemic standout from “The Final Countdown”.
May 26th 1992
Monstrosity – “Imperial Doom”
“Imperial Doom” is the debut studio album by American death metal band Monstrosity. “Burden of Evil” is a brutal and intense standout from “Imperial Doom”.
May 26th 1996
Crematory – “Crematory”
“Crematory” is the fourth album by German gothic metal band Crematory. “Flieg’ mit mir” is a melancholic and heavy standout from “Crematory”.
May 26th 1997
“Master Seven” is the sixth studio album by German hard rock band Kingdom Come. “Slow Down” is a groovy and powerful standout from “Master Seven”.
May 26th 2003
Grave Digger – “Rheingold”
“Rheingold” is the 11th studio album by German power metal band Grave Digger. “Sword” is a thunderous and heroic standout from “Rheingold”.
May 26th 2003
Amorphis – “Far from the Sun”
“Far from the Sun” is the sixth studio album by Finnish metal band Amorphis. “Day of Your Beliefs” is a melodic and atmospheric standout from “Far from the Sun”.
May 26th 2006
Tankard – “The Beauty and the Beer”
“The Beauty and the Beer” is the twelfth studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard. “Forsaken World” is a fast and furious standout from “The Beauty and the Beer”.
May 26th 2006
Bonfire – “Double X”
“Double X” is the 10th studio album by German hard rock band Bonfire. “Day 911” is a strong and melodic standout from “Double X”.
May 26th 2006
Luca Turilli – “The Infinite Wonders Of Creation”
“The Infinite Wonders Of Creation” is the third solo album by Italian guitarist Luca Turilli. “Altitudes” is a neoclassical and cinematic standout from “The Infinite Wonders Of Creation”.
May 26th 2009
“To the Core” is the seventh studio album by American guitarist Vinnie Moore. “Panic Attack” is a technical and explosive standout from “To the Core”.
May 26th 2014
“Symmetry In Black” is the tenth studio album by American sludge metal band Crowbar. “Teach the Blind to See” is a crushing and emotional standout from “Symmetry In Black”.
May 26th 2017
Danzig – “Black Laden Crown”
“Black Laden Crown” is the eleventh studio album by American heavy metal band Danzig. “Eyes Ripping Fire” is a dark and brooding standout from “Black Laden Crown”.
May 26th 2017
Alestorm – “No Grave But The Sea”
“No Grave But The Sea” is the fifth studio album by Scottish pirate metal band Alestorm. “Mexico” is a rowdy and infectious standout from “No Grave But The Sea”.
May 26th 2017
Burning Witches – “Burning Witches”
“Burning Witches” is the debut studio album by Swiss heavy metal band Burning Witches. “Black Widow” is a fierce and classic metal standout from “Burning Witches”.
May 26th 2023
Immortal – “Return To Cold”
“Return To Cold” is the tenth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Immortal. “War Against All” is a frosty and aggressive standout from “Return To Cold”.
May 26th 2023
Metal Church – “Congregation of Annihilation”
“Congregation of Annihilation” is the thirteenth studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. “Pick a God and Prey” is a heavy-hitting and intense standout from “Congregation of Annihilation”.
Single Release
May 26th 1978
AC/DC – “Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation”
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation” is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Released as the lead single from the album “Powerage”.
May 26th 2003
Apocalyptica – “Faraway Vol. 2”
“Faraway Vol. 2” is a song by Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica. Released as single featuring vocals by Linda Sundblad.
May 26th 2009
Dream Theater – “Tenement Funster/Flick of the Wrist/Lily of the Valley”
“Tenement Funster/Flick of the Wrist/Lily of the Valley” is a medley performed by American progressive metal band Dream Theater. Released on the tenth studio album “Black Clouds & Silver Linings”.
May 26th 2017
Rage – “Blackened Karma”
“Blackened Karma” is a song by German heavy metal band Rage. Released as a single from the 23rd studio album “Seasons of the Black”.
May 26th 2017
Alestorm – “Flipped with a Sausage/Pirate Pizza Party”
“Flipped with a Sausage/Pirate Pizza Party” is a medley by Scottish pirate metal band Alestorm. Included as a bonus track on select editions of “No Grave But the Sea”.
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