Today in Metal History – October 29th
Albums Release
October 29th 1987
“Total Control” is the first solo album by Europe guitarist John Norum. “Back on the Streets” is widely considered the standout track on “Total Control”.
October 29th 1991
“Parallels” is the sixth studio album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning. “Point of View” is a standout from “Parallels”.
October 29th 1992
Venom – “The Waste Lands”
“The Waste Lands” is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Venom. “Riddle of Steel” is a standout from “The Waste Lands”.
October 29th 1996
L.A. Guns – “American Hardcore”
“American Hardcore” is the fifth album by the American rock band L.A. Guns. “Nothing Better to Do” is a standout from “American Hardcore”.
October 29th 2010
“Death Machine” is the eleven studio album by Canadian speed metal band Exciter. “Death Machine” the title track often praised as the standout song.
October 29th 2012
Cradle Of Filth – “The Manticore and Other Horrors”
“The Manticore and Other Horrors” is the tenth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth. “Frost On Her Pillow” is a standout track on this album.
October 29th 2013
Skeletonwitch – “Serpents Unleashed”
“Serpents Unleashed” is the fifth studio album by American extreme metal band Skeletonwitch. “This Evil Embrace” is a standout from “Serpents Unleashed”.
October 29th 2013
Warbringer – “IV: Empires Collapse”
“IV: Empires Collapse” is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Warbringer. “Hunter-Seeker” is a standout from “IV: Empires Collapse”.
October 29th 2021
Running Wild – “Blood on Blood”
“Blood on Blood” is the seventeenth studio album by the German pirate metal band Running Wild. “Diamonds & Pearls” is a standout from “Blood on Blood”.
October 29th 2021
“Hushed and Grim” is the eighth studio album by American progressive metal band Mastodon. “Teardrinker” is a standout from “Hushed and Grim”.
Single Release
October 29th 2003
Dream Theater – “As I Am”
“As I Am” is a song by American progressive metal band Dream Theater. Released as single from their seventh album “Train of Thought”.
October 29th 2003
Epica – “The Phantom Agony”
“The Phantom Agony” is song by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. Released as single from the debut studio album of same name by the .
October 29th 2021
Sabaton – “Christmas Truce”
“Christmas Truce” is song by Swedish power metal band Sabaton. Released as first single from the tenth studio album “The War to End All Wars” .
October 29th 2021
Enforcer – “At The End Of The Rainbow”
“At The End Of The Rainbow” is song by Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer. Released as second single from the sixth studio album “Nostalgia” .
Metal Birthdays
October 29th 1955
Kevin Dubrow – Quiet Riot
Kevin Mark DuBrow (October 29, 1955 – November 19, 2007) was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot.
October 29th 1965
Steven Sweet – Warrant
Steven Sweet is the drummer of the American hard rock band Warrant, recognized for his energetic playing and contributions to the band signature sound.
October 29th 1968
Rob Cavestany – Death Angel
Rob Cavestany is an American guitarist, best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Death Angel.
October 29th 1985
Prika Amaral – Nervosa
Prika Amaral is the guitarist and co-founder of the Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa, known for her aggressive riffs and powerful stage presence.
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