Set to unleash their debut full-length “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” this coming June 2024 on Exitus Stratagem Records, VORAATH will be supporting Gorgatron and Casket Robbery on the "Mechanical Necrosis Tour" this coming June and July along with a performance at this year's Michigan Metal Fest.
Aug 16th 1982 Manilla Road released the album “Metal”
Did you know… The song “Queen of the Black Coast” was inspired by the story of the same name by Robert E. Howard.
Aug 16th 1985 Pantera released the album “I Am The Night”
Did you know… This would be their last album with singer Terry Glaze.
Aug 16th 1986 Zeus released their debut album “Preso”
Did you know… The album was recorded in 1984 but released in 1986 only.
Aug 16th 1986 Helstar released the album “Remnants of War”
Did you know… Singer James Rivera went under the alias Bill Lionel on their 1984 debut Burning Star.
Aug 16th 1994 Savatage released the album “Handful Of Rain”
Did you know… It’s their only release with Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick.
Aug 16th 2005 Stryper released the album “Reborn”
Did you know…. Reborn was slated to be a Michael Sweet solo record, but he played it for the other members, and Oz Fox suggested it should be a Stryper record.
Aug 16th 2019 HammerFall eleased the album “Dominion”
Did you know… It is the second album to feature David Wallin on drums, and the first since his departure and subsequent rejoining in 2016.
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