Today in Metal History – May 27th
Album Release
May 27th 1985
Bathory – “The Return……”
“The Return……” is the second studio album by Swedish black metal band Bathory. “Born for Burning” is a raw and iconic standout from “The Return……”.
May 27th 1996
Bathory – “Blood on Ice”
“Blood on Ice” is the ninth studio album by Swedish black metal band Bathory. “The Stallion” is a powerful and epic standout from “Blood on Ice”.
May 27th 2001
After Forever – “Decipher”
“Decipher” is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band After Forever. “Monolith of Doubt” is a soaring and emotional standout from “Decipher”.
May 27th 2002
Nocturnal Rites – “Shadowland”
“Shadowland” is the fifth studio album by Swedish power metal band Nocturnal Rites. “Never Die” is a fast and melodic standout from “Shadowland”.
May 27th 2003
Sepultura – “Roorback”
“Roorback” is the ninth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. “Mind War” is a groove-laden and intense standout from “Roorback”.
May 27th 2009
Amorphis – “Skyforger”
“Skyforger” is the ninth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis. “Silver Bride” is a melodic and soaring standout from “Skyforger”.
May 27th 2009
Alestorm – “Black Sails at Midnight”
“Black Sails at Midnight” is the second studio album by Scottish pirate metal band Alestorm. “Keelhauled” is a rowdy and infectious standout from “Black Sails at Midnight”.
May 27th 2009
Stream of Passion – “The Flame Within”
“The Flame Within” is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Stream of Passion. “In the End” is a passionate and melodic standout from “The Flame Within”.
May 27th 2011
Amorphis – “The Beginning Of Times”
“The Beginning Of Times” is the tenth studio album by Finnish metal band Amorphis. “You I Need” is a rich and melodic standout from “The Beginning Of Times”.
May 27th 2013
Evile – “Skull”
“Skull” is the fourth studio album by British thrash metal band Evile. “Underworld” is a dark and aggressive standout from “Skull”.
May 27th 2013
Dark Tranquillity – “Construct”
“Construct” is the tenth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. “Uniformity” is a haunting and atmospheric standout from “Construct”.
May 27th 2014
Marty Friedman – “Inferno”
“Inferno” is the eleventh studio album by American guitarist Marty Friedman. “Meat Hook” is a blistering and virtuosic standout from “Inferno”.
May 27th 2016
Death Angel – “The Evil Divide”
“The Evil Divide” is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Death Angel. “Lost” is a fierce and dynamic standout from “The Evil Divide”.
Single Release
May 27th 1976
Aerosmith – “Last Child”
“Last Child” is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. Released as the lead single from the fourth studio album “Rocks”.
May 27th 1983
Motörhead – “I Got Mine”
“I Got Mine” is a song by British heavy metal band Motörhead. Released as a lead single from the sixth studio album “Another Perfect Day”.
May 27th 2009
Korpiklaani – “Vodka”
“Vodka” is a song by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. Released as the lead single from the sixth studio album “Karkelo”.
May 27th 2011
Queensrÿche – “Get Started”
“Get Started” is a song by American progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Released as single from the twelfth studio album “Dedicated to Chaos”.
May 27th 2014
Arch Enemy – “You Will Know My Name”
“You Will Know My Name” is a song by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy. Released as a third single from the ninth studio album “War Eternal”.
May 27th 2021
Nightwish – “Music”
“Music” is a song by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Released as the single from the ninth studio album “Human. :II: Nature”.
May 27th 2021
Alestorm – “Chicken on a Raft”
“Chicken on a Raft” is a song covered by Scottish pirate metal band Alestorm. Released standalone single.
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