Today in Metal History – November 21st
Albums Release
November 21st 1981
“The Birthday Eve” is the first studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. “To Be Demon“ is a standout from “The Birthday Eve”.

November 21st 1995
Voivod – “Negatron”
“Negatron” is the eighth studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. “Planet Hell” is a standout from “Negatron”.

November 21st 1996
Anvil – “Plugged In Permanent”
“Plugged In Permanent” is the seventh studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. “Smokin’ Green” is a standout from “Plugged In Permanent”.

November 21st 1996
“Ten” is the fifth studio album by English heavy metal band Blitzkrieg. “Buried Alive” is a standout from “Ten”.

November 21st 2000
Praying Mantis – “Nowhere to Hide”
“Nowhere to Hide” is the sixth studio album by English heavy metal band Praying Mantis. “Cruel Winter” is a standout from “Nowhere to Hide”.

November 21st 2006
Killswitch Engage – “As Daylight Dies”
“As Daylight Dies” is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage. “My Curse” is a standout from “As Daylight Dies”.

November 21st 2006
“Chained” is the sixth studio album by Swedish power metal band Crystal Eyes. “Shadow Rider” is a standout from “Chained”.

November 21st 2014
Ten – “Albion”
“Albion” is the eleventh studio album by British hard rock band Ten. “Albion” is a standout from Ten’s album.

Albums Release
November 21st 2011
Venom – “Hammerhead”
“Hammerhead” is a song by the British black metal band Venom. Released as single from the thirteenth studio album “Fallen Angels”.

November 21st 2011
Opeth – “Slither”
“Slither” is a song by the Swedish progressive metal band Opeth. Released as single from the tenth studio album “Heritage”.

Historic Debut
November 21st 1980
Adrian Smith Debut
English heavy metal band Iron Maiden debuted their new guitarist, Adrian Smith, during a mimed performance for German television. Shortly after Dennis Stratton was allegedly fired for liking The Eagles.


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