This Day in Metal October 16th

This Day in Metal October 16th

Oct 16th 1985 Possessed released their debut album “Seven Churches”

Did you know…
It’s considered to be one of the first death metal albums.

Oct 16th 1987 Dream Death released their debut album “Journey into Mystery”

Did you know…
Shortly after the release, Ted Williams left to join crossover metal band Eviction, and the remaining three members changed the name to Penance.

Oct 16th 2001 Ozzy Osbourne released the album “Down To Earth”

Did you know…
It’s the only Osbourne studio album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo, who left to join Metallica in 2003.
It was the first Osbourne album to feature drummer Mike Bordin, previously of Faith No More.

Oct 16th 2015 Stryper released the album “Fallen”

Did you know…
The band did a cover of the Black Sabbath song “After Forever” on this album.

Oct 16th 2015 Saxon released the album “Battering Ram”

Did you know…
The album peaked at number 50 on the Official Charts

Oct 16th 2015 Grave released the album “Out of Respect for the Dead”

Did you know…
It was the band’s last album with drummer “Ronnie Bergerståhl”.

Oct 16th 2020 Benediction released the album “Scriptures“

Did you know…
It is the band’s first studio album in 12 years and marks the return of former vocalist Dave Ingram.

OUT TODAY.…
THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS WITH “DOWN TO EARTH” 10-16-2001

Oct 16th 2018 Oli Herbert guitarist with All That Remains passed away.

YESTERDAY , TODAY, EVERYDAY HEAVY METAL!! 🤘🏻👍👊

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