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  1. On This Day September 14 1981 – Maiden Japan EP Was Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Maiden Japan EP Was Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Iron Maiden released their live EP Maiden Japan. Captured during their tour in Japan, this release gave fans a raw and powerful taste of the band’s early live energy. It featured live renditions of tracks from their first two albums, highlighting the signature...
  2. On This Day September 14 1984 – Tooth and Nail Album by Dokken Released

    On This Day September 14 1984 – Tooth and Nail Album by Dokken Released

    On this day September 14 1984, Dokken released their second studio album Tooth and Nail through Elektra Records. After a rocky debut, this album showed the band pushing harder into melodic heavy metal with crunchy riffs, soaring leads, and more polished production. It was also the first Dokken...
  3. On This Day September 13 1988 – Them King Diamond 3rd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Them King Diamond 3rd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Them was released, the third studio album by King Diamond. Known for his theatrical style and haunting falsetto vocals, King Diamond crafted Them as the first part of a chilling concept story that continued with Conspiracy. The album told a gothic horror tale...
  4. On This Day September 13 1988 – How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today Suicidal Tendencies 3rd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today Suicidal Tendencies 3rd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today was released, marking the third studio album by Suicidal Tendencies. The record signaled a shift in the band’s sound, moving further into thrash metal while maintaining their hardcore roots. The album’s title...
  5. On This Day September 11 1988 – Hell-O by GWAR Debut Album Released

    On This Day September 11 1988 – Hell-O by GWAR Debut Album Released

    On this day September 11 1988, GWAR released their debut album Hell-O. Known for their outrageous costumes, over the top stage shows, and satirical humor, GWAR’s first record introduced their chaotic mix of punk, metal, and theatrical shock rock to the world. Hell-O featured tracks like Slutman...
  6. On This Day September 9 1982 – Signals by Rush Ninth Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1982 – Signals by Rush Ninth Album Released

    On this day September 9 1982, Rush released their ninth studio album Signals. Following the massive success of Moving Pictures, the band continued to evolve by leaning further into synthesizers and exploring new wave influences while still keeping their progressive rock foundation intact...
  7. On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released

    In 1987, Rush released their twelfth studio album Hold Your Fire. By this time, the Canadian trio had firmly embraced the polished, synth driven sound that characterized much of their 80s output, blending progressive rock complexity with radio friendly accessibility. Hold Your Fire included...
  8. On This Day September 7 1984 – The Warning by Queensryche Debut Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – The Warning by Queensryche Debut Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Queensryche released their debut studio album The Warning. Following the success of their self titled EP, the band expanded their ambitious sound into a full length record that mixed heavy metal power with progressive rock complexity. The result was an album that...
  9. On This Day September 7 1984 – Dont Break the Oath by Mercyful Fate Second Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – Dont Break the Oath by Mercyful Fate Second Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Mercyful Fate released their second studio album Dont Break the Oath. Building on the foundation of their debut, the band pushed their sound even further with darker themes, complex arrangements, and the dramatic vocal style of frontman King Diamond. The record...
  10. On This Day September 7 1988 – And Justice for All by Metallica Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1988 – And Justice for All by Metallica Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1988, Metallica released their fourth studio album And Justice for All. Following the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton in 1986, the album introduced Jason Newsted on bass and marked a powerful continuation of the band’s evolution. And Justice for All stood out for...
  11. On This Day September 5, 1987 – Raising Fear by Armored Saint was Released

    On This Day September 5, 1987 – Raising Fear by Armored Saint was Released

    On this day September 5, 1987, the third studio album by Armored Saint, Raising Fear, was released. The band recorded this album as a four‑piece after guitarist Phil Sandoval had stepped away. The record features sharp riffs, soaring vocals, and a dynamic mix of aggression and melody that...
  12. On This Day September 5, 1987 – Motorhead's Album Rock ’n’ Roll was Released

    On This Day September 5, 1987 – Motorhead's Album Rock ’n’ Roll was Released

    On this day September 5, 1987, the eighth studio album by Motörhead, Rock ’n’ Roll, was released. The album brought back drummer Phil Taylor and delivered a gritty stripped down sound that stayed true to the band’s no nonsense style. With tracks like Eat the Rich, Blackheart, and Dogs, the album...
  13. On This Day September 3 1984 – Powerslave Released

    On This Day September 3 1984 – Powerslave Released

    On this day September 3 1984, Powerslave by Iron Maiden was released. The fifth studio album from the legendary British metal band featured some of their most ambitious and musically complex work to date. Powerslave continued to build on the band’s momentum from their previous albums and became...
  14. On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On this day August 31 1982, Ronnie James Dio performed for the last time as lead singer of Black Sabbath during the Mob Rules Tour. The final concert took place in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, marking the end of a short but powerful chapter in the band's history. Dio had joined the group in 1979...
  15. On This Day August 21 1989 – Conspiracy by King Diamond Released

    On This Day August 21 1989 – Conspiracy by King Diamond Released

    On this day August 21 1989, Conspiracy by King Diamond was released. This fourth studio album delivered a chilling blend of theatrical horror metal and intricate storytelling built around a haunting narrative. Conspiracy picked up the tale of King Diamond confronting supernatural forces and...
  16. On This Day August 17 1984 W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day August 17 1984 W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album

    On this day August 17 1984, W.A.S.P. released their self titled debut album, a raw and aggressive statement that made an immediate mark on the heavy metal scene. Known for their theatrical stage shows and confrontational image, the band delivered a collection of tracks that blended catchy hooks...
  17. On This Day August 16 1989 – Perfect Symmetry by Fates Warning Was Released

    On This Day August 16 1989 – Perfect Symmetry by Fates Warning Was Released

    On this day August 16 1989, Perfect Symmetry by Fates Warning arrived as the band’s fifth album, marking a bold shift toward more melodic and complex progressive metal. Known for their heavy technical riffs and enigmatic lyrics, the group pushed into intricate arrangements and cleaner vocals on...
  18. On This Day August 10 1984 – Voivod Released War and Pain

    On This Day August 10 1984 – Voivod Released War and Pain

    On this day August 10 1984, Canadian metal band Voivod unleashed their debut album, War and Pain. Known for its raw aggression and futuristic dystopian themes, the album marked the beginning of Voivod’s long and influential career in heavy metal. War and Pain combined thrash intensity with punk...
  19. On This Day August 8 1988 – Marty Friedman Released His Debut Solo Album Dragon's Kiss

    On This Day August 8 1988 – Marty Friedman Released His Debut Solo Album Dragon's Kiss

    On this day August 8 1988, Dragon's Kiss marked the powerful solo debut of guitarist Marty Friedman. Known at the time for his work with the speed metal band Cacophony, Friedman stepped into the spotlight with a record that showcased his technical mastery, melodic phrasing, and neoclassical...
  20. Pete

    Remembering Ozzy Osbourne 1948 to 2025

    The world of rock has lost one of its most unforgettable voices. Ozzy Osbourne, known to many as the Prince of Darkness and the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76. Ozzy helped define heavy metal in the 1970s with Black Sabbath before launching a massive solo...
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