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  1. Pete

    From the 80s Concert Flyers: February 1987

    Before online ticket drops and countdown timers, this is how a major tour announcement hit the streets. A bold black and white flyer. A radio promoted show. One night to be there. This flyer captures Iron Maiden bringing the Somewhere in Time Tour to the Portland Memorial Coliseum on February...
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  2. On This Day February 2 1981 - Killers by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1981 - Killers by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day February 2 1981, Killers by Iron Maiden was released, delivering a faster darker and more aggressive follow up to the band’s debut album. Featuring sharper production and tighter performances, the album helped solidify Iron Maiden’s place in the rising New Wave of British Heavy...
  3. On This Day January 10 1989 – One by Metallica Was Released as a Single and Marked Their First Music Video

    On This Day January 10 1989 – One by Metallica Was Released as a Single and Marked Their First Music Video

    On this day January 10 1989, One by Metallica was released as a single, marking a major turning point in the band’s career. The release was accompanied by the first official music video Metallica ever produced, a stark and powerful visual that matched the song’s themes of war trauma isolation...
  4. On This Day January 4 1984 - Defenders of the Faith by Judas Priest Was Released

    On This Day January 4 1984 - Defenders of the Faith by Judas Priest Was Released

    On this day January 4 1984, Defenders of the Faith by Judas Priest was released in the United States, delivering one of the most powerful and uncompromising heavy metal albums of the decade. The record reinforced the band’s dominance with razor sharp guitars, thunderous drumming, and commanding...
  5. On This Day December 25 1989 - Consuming Impulse by Pestilence Was Released

    On This Day December 25 1989 - Consuming Impulse by Pestilence Was Released

    On this day December 25 1989, Consuming Impulse by Pestilence was released, marking a major moment in late 80s extreme metal. The album pushed technical death metal forward with aggressive riffing, complex song structures, and a darker, more controlled sound than many releases in the genre at...
  6. On This Day December 16 1986 – Live?!*@Like a Suicide by Guns N Roses Was Released

    On This Day December 16 1986 – Live?!*@Like a Suicide by Guns N Roses Was Released

    On this day December 16 1986 Live?!*@Like a Suicide by Guns N Roses was released and introduced listeners to the raw, aggressive sound that would soon define the band’s rise in rock music. The EP featured high energy performances, gritty vocals, and a live club atmosphere that captured the...
  7. On This Day December 8 1987 – I'm the Man by Anthrax Was Released

    On This Day December 8 1987 – I'm the Man by Anthrax Was Released

    On this day December 8 1987 I'm the Man by Anthrax was released and showcased the band’s bold fusion of thrash metal energy with comedic hip hop influenced elements. The EP featured aggressive riffs, fast pacing, and a playful attitude that highlighted the band’s willingness to experiment beyond...
  8. On This Day December 5 1983 – Balls to the Wall by Accept Was Released

    On This Day December 5 1983 – Balls to the Wall by Accept Was Released

    On this day December 5 1983 Balls to the Wall was released and marked a defining moment for Accept as they delivered one of the most powerful heavy metal albums of the decade. The record featured driving riffs, commanding vocals, and a bold sound that helped push European metal further into...
  9. On This Day December 3 1983 – Slayer Released the Album Show No Mercy

    On This Day December 3 1983 – Slayer Released the Album Show No Mercy

    On this day December 3 1983 Slayer released the album Show No Mercy. The record marked the band’s explosive debut and helped ignite the rise of thrash metal in the early 80s. Its fast riffs, aggressive rhythm work, and relentless intensity introduced a new level of speed and heaviness that...
  10. On This Day December 1 1989 – Savatage Released the Album Gutter Ballet

    On This Day December 1 1989 – Savatage Released the Album Gutter Ballet

    On this day December 1 1989 Savatage released the album Gutter Ballet. The record marked a major turning point for the band as they introduced dramatic piano elements, orchestral touches, and a more theatrical approach that pushed their sound far beyond traditional metal. Its powerful mix of...
  11. On This Day December 1 1987 – Sodom Released the Album Persecution Mania

    On This Day December 1 1987 – Sodom Released the Album Persecution Mania

    On this day December 1 1987 Sodom released the album Persecution Mania. The record marked a defining moment for the band as they embraced a sharper, faster, and more focused thrash metal sound that set a new standard for German metal in the late 80s. Its intense riffs, driving tempos, and raw...
  12. On This Day November 27 1987 – W.A.S.P. Released the Album Live... In the Raw

    On This Day November 27 1987 – W.A.S.P. Released the Album Live... In the Raw

    On this day November 27 1987 W.A.S.P. released the album Live... In the Raw. The record delivered the band’s fierce concert power with a sound built on heavy riffs, raw vocals, and the intense stage energy that defined their reputation in the 80s metal scene. Its aggressive tone and unpolished...
  13. On This Day November 27 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne Released the Album Speak of the Devil

    On This Day November 27 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne Released the Album Speak of the Devil

    On this day November 27 1982 Ozzy Osbourne released the live album Speak of the Devil. The record delivered a powerful collection of performances that captured his intense stage presence and the raw energy that defined his early 80s era. Its heavy sound, driving guitar work, and commanding...
  14. On This Day November 23 1988 – Candlemass Released the Album Ancient Dreams

    On This Day November 23 1988 – Candlemass Released the Album Ancient Dreams

    On this day November 23 1988 Candlemass released the album Ancient Dreams. The record delivered a heavy and dramatic sound built on deep riffs, powerful atmosphere, and the signature epic style that defined the band’s influence on doom metal. Its blend of slow burning intensity and grand melodic...
  15. On This Day November 18 1988 – Manowar Released the Album Kings of Metal

    On This Day November 18 1988 – Manowar Released the Album Kings of Metal

    On this day November 18 1988 Manowar released the album Kings of Metal. The record delivered a powerful and commanding sound that captured the intensity and grandeur the band had become known for throughout the decade. Its anthems, thunderous riffs, and larger than life themes reflected the bold...
  16. On This Day November 10 1986 – Sepultura Released Morbid Visions

    On This Day November 10 1986 – Sepultura Released Morbid Visions

    On this day November 10 1986, Brazilian metal band Sepultura released their debut full length album Morbid Visions, a ferocious and unpolished record that marked the birth of one of metal’s most influential bands. Recorded on a small budget in their hometown of Belo Horizonte, the album captured...
  17. On This Day November 10 1986 – Fates Warning Released Awaken the Guardian

    On This Day November 10 1986 – Fates Warning Released Awaken the Guardian

    On this day November 10 1986, progressive metal band Fates Warning released Awaken the Guardian, a landmark album that helped shape the sound of technical and atmospheric metal for years to come. It was the band’s third studio release and the final one to feature original vocalist John Arch...
  18. On This Day November 9 1985 – Twisted Sister Released Come Out and Play

    On This Day November 9 1985 – Twisted Sister Released Come Out and Play

    On this day November 9 1985, Twisted Sister released their fourth studio album Come Out and Play, following the massive success of their breakthrough Stay Hungry. The album saw the band pushing their theatrical style even further, combining their signature hard rock energy with a polished...
  19. On This Day November 9 1985 – W.A.S.P Released The Last Command

    On This Day November 9 1985 – W.A.S.P Released The Last Command

    On this day November 9 1985, W.A.S.P released their second studio album The Last Command, an explosive follow up that cemented the band’s place as one of the leading forces in 80s heavy metal. Led by the charismatic and controversial Blackie Lawless, the album continued the group’s blend of raw...
  20. On This Day November 9 1985 – Helix Released Long Way to Heaven

    On This Day November 9 1985 – Helix Released Long Way to Heaven

    On this day November 9 1985, Canadian hard rock band Helix released their fifth studio album Long Way to Heaven, continuing their steady rise through the 1980s rock scene. Fronted by vocalist Brian Vollmer, the band combined powerful riffs, melodic hooks, and an unapologetic party spirit that...
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