On This Day in Metal April 18th 1987, the first episode of Headbangers Ball aired on MTV. The episode was
Shock Rock gods GWAR will embark on “The Age of Entitlement Tour” for two more legs of 2024 headline dates
Italy’s Tytus, the powerhouse heavy metal quartet hailing from the depths of the European underground scene, is set to reignite the flames of metal with the re-release of their album “Rises” on April 22nd on Kornalcielo Records.
Apr 26th 1982 Iron Maiden released the single “The Number Of The Beast”
Did you know…
One of the greatest Heavy Metal songs of all time, it reached number 18 on the Official Charts.
Apr 26th 1986 Razor released the album “Malicious Intent”
Did you know…
They are recognized as the pioneers of Canadian thrash metal and have been referred to as one of the country’s “big four”.
Apr 26th 1988 Sanctuary released their debut album “Refuge Denied”
Did you know… DaveMustaine produced and performed backing vocals on this album.
Apr 26th 2013 Sodom released the album “Epitome of Torture”
Did you know…
The album debuted on the Billboard Heatseakers Chart at 25, their highest Billboard debut ever.
Apr 26th 2013 Vicious Rumors released the album “Electric Punishment”
Did you know…
The band did a cover of the KISS song “Strange Ways” on this album.
Apr 26th 2019 Enforcer released the album “Zenith”
Did you know…
The band is from Sweden and formed in 2004.
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Canadian 80’s-infused heavy metal band THUNDEROR announces they will be embarking on their next European tour this coming May 2024 with Italy's Tytus.
Watch Metalhead Marv, CJ Lines and Lindsay C. as we countdown our favourite Metal albums of the year!! YESTERDAY, TODAY,
Sept 19th 1981 Triumph released the album “Allied Forces” Did you know.. The album peaked at number 23 on the
Sept 18th 1970 Black Sabbath released the album “Paranoid” Did you know… The album reached number 1 on the Official
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