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  1. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden was released. The band’s sixth studio album marked a bold shift in their sound, introducing guitar synthesizers and futuristic themes while maintaining the powerful heavy metal style that defined their success. The album featured...
  2. On This Day September 27, 1986 – Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Was Killed in a Tour Bus Accident in Sweden During The Master of Puppets Tour

    On This Day September 27, 1986 – Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Was Killed in a Tour Bus Accident in Sweden During The Master of Puppets Tour

    On this day September 27, 1986 Metallica suffered a devastating loss when bassist Cliff Burton was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden during The Master of Puppets tour. Burton was only 24 years old, and his death marked one of the most tragic moments in heavy music history. Cliff Burton...
  3. On This Day September 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Hired Bruce Dickinson as Their New Lead Singer

    On This Day September 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Hired Bruce Dickinson as Their New Lead Singer

    On this day September 26, 1981 Iron Maiden officially hired Bruce Dickinson as their new lead singer, marking a pivotal moment in the band’s history and the future of heavy metal. Dickinson replaced original vocalist Paul Di'Anno, bringing a more powerful and operatic vocal style that would...
  4. On This Day September 21, 1988 – Anvil Released Pound for Pound

    On This Day September 21, 1988 – Anvil Released Pound for Pound

    On this day September 21, 1988 Anvil released their fifth studio album, Pound for Pound. Known for their heavy sound and relentless energy, Anvil delivered another hard-hitting collection that stayed true to their metal roots while pushing into even more aggressive territory. The album featured...
  5. On This Day September 12 1980 – Blizzard of Ozz by Ozzy Osbourne Released

    On This Day September 12 1980 – Blizzard of Ozz by Ozzy Osbourne Released

    On this day September 12 1980, Blizzard of Ozz was released, marking the debut solo album by Ozzy Osbourne after leaving Black Sabbath. The record featured iconic tracks such as Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley, which quickly became staples of Osbourne’s career and hard rock radio. With Randy...
  6. On This Day September 19 1988 – State of Euphoria Album by Anthrax Released

    On This Day September 19 1988 – State of Euphoria Album by Anthrax Released

    On this day September 19 1988, Anthrax released their fourth studio album State of Euphoria. The record continued the band’s rise as one of thrash metal’s “Big Four,” delivering a mix of aggression, speed, and humor that set them apart from their peers. The album featured standout tracks like...
  7. On This Day September 19 1986 – Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? Album by Megadeth Released

    On This Day September 19 1986 – Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? Album by Megadeth Released

    On this day September 19 1986, Megadeth released their second studio album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?. The record marked a breakthrough for the band, combining technical precision with politically charged lyrics that helped define the thrash metal genre. Featuring standout tracks like...
  8. On This Day September 19 1980 – White Spirit Album by White Spirit Released

    On This Day September 19 1980 – White Spirit Album by White Spirit Released

    On this day September 19 1980, White Spirit released their self titled debut album White Spirit. As part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, the record showcased the band’s blend of hard rock and early metal, with soaring vocals and driving guitar riffs that captured the energy of...
  9. On This Day September 18 1983 – Breaking the Chains Album by Dokken Released

    On This Day September 18 1983 – Breaking the Chains Album by Dokken Released

    On this day September 18 1983, Dokken released their debut album Breaking the Chains. Originally issued in Europe in 1981 and later re recorded for its U.S. release, the album introduced the band’s blend of melodic hooks and heavy metal power. With tracks like the title song Breaking the...
  10. On This Day September 18 1982 – Under the Blade Album by Twisted Sister Released

    On This Day September 18 1982 – Under the Blade Album by Twisted Sister Released

    On this day September 18 1982, Twisted Sister released their debut album Under the Blade. Recorded in the UK, the record captured the raw energy of the band’s early years, blending heavy riffs, aggressive vocals, and a rebellious spirit that would define their rise in the 80s metal scene. The...
  11. On This Day September 17 1989 – Soldier of Fortune Album by Loudness Released

    On This Day September 17 1989 – Soldier of Fortune Album by Loudness Released

    On this day September 17 1989, Japanese heavy metal band Loudness released their eighth studio album Soldier of Fortune. The record marked the debut of American vocalist Mike Vescera, who joined the group following the departure of Minoru Niihara, giving the band a new edge and international...
  12. On This Day September 15 1984 – No Remorse Compilation Album by Motörhead Released

    On This Day September 15 1984 – No Remorse Compilation Album by Motörhead Released

    On this day September 15 1984, Motörhead released the compilation album No Remorse. The record gathered some of the band’s most iconic tracks alongside new material, offering fans both a retrospective and fresh songs that captured the band’s raw energy. No Remorse included classics such as Ace...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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