Today in Metal History – November 29th
Albums Release
November 29th 1988
“G N’ R Lies” is the second studio album by American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. “Patience” is a standout from “G N’ R Lies”.
November 29th 1988
Helstar – “A Distant Thunder”
“A Distant Thunder” is the third album by American heavy metal band Helstar. “The King Is Dead” is a standout from “A Distant Thunder”.
November 29th 1993
“Bastards” is the eleventh studio album by British heavy metal band Motörhead. “Born to Raise Hell” is a standout from “Bastards”.
November 29th 2000
“Carpe Diem” is the ninth studio album by Danish heavy metal band Pretty Maids. “Wouldn’t Miss You” stands out as the powerful highlight of “Carpe Diem”.
November 29th 2011
Royal Hunt – “Show Me How to Live”
“Show Me How to Live” is the eleventh studio album by Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt. “One More Day” is a standout from “Show Me How to Live”.
November 29th 2013
“Obey” is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Benedictum. “Fractured” is a standout from “Obey”.
November 29th 2019
“Norsemen” is the sixth studio album by German power metal band Stormwarrior. “Norsemen (We Are)” is a standout from “Norsemen”.
Single Release
November 29th 2004
Apocalyptica – “Bittersweet”
“Bittersweet” is a song by Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica. Released as lead single from the fifth studio album “Apocalyptica“.
November 29th 2004
Visions of Atlantis – “Lost”
“Lost” is a song by Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis. Released as single from the second studio album “Cast Away”.
November 29th 2022
Delain – “Beneath”
“Beneath” is a song by Dutch symphonic metal band Delain. Released as second single from the seventh studio album “Dark Waters”.
November 29th 2022
Amberian Dawn – “Super Trouper”
“Super Trouper” is a song by Finnish symphonic power metal band Amberian Dawn. Released as single from their ABBA tribute album “Take A Chance”.
November 29th 2024
Gloryhammer – “He Has Returned”
“He Has Returned” is a song by British power metal band Gloryhammer. Released as stand-alone single.
November 29th 2024
Elvenking – “Throes of Atonement”
“Throes of Atonement” is a song by Italian power metal band Elvenking. Released as lead single from 12th studio album “Reader of the Runes – Luna”.
Metal Birthdays
November 29th 1961
Masayoshi Yamashita – Loudness
Masayoshi Yamashita is the bassist and a founding member of the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, known for his powerful bass lines and dynamic stage presence.
November 29th 1962
Andy LaRocque – King Diamond
Andy LaRocque is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter and record producer, best known as a member of the heavy metal band King Diamond.
Heavy Highlights
November 29th 1982
Metallica – “Metal up Your Ass”
Metallica recorded “Metal Up Your Ass” featuring nine original songs and two Diamond Head covers, with Exodus (including Kirk Hammett) opening. When their label rejected the demo’s title for their debut album, bassist Cliff Burton suggested “Kill ‘Em All” out of frustration.
The Story Of: Motörhead – Thunderous Power
Metal Memory Lane
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