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Apr 12th 1984 Chariot released their debut album “The Warrior”
Did you know… The band is from London, England and formed in 1981.
Apr 12th 1989 Great White released the album “Twice Shy”
Did you know… It contained the biggest hits of their career, a cover of Ian Hunter’s “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” and “The Angel Song”, which reached No. 5 and No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.
Apr 12th 1991 Heathen released the album “Victims of Deception”
Did you know… The bonus track is a cover of Tygers of Pan Tang song “Hellbound”.
Apr 12th 1993 Megadeth released the single “Skin O’ My Teeth”
Did you know… The single peaked at number 5 on the Official Charts.
Apr 12th 1994 Cannibal Corpse released the album “The Bleeding”
Did you know… It is the last album featuring singer and founding member Chris Barnes and is the first album featuring guitarist Rob Barrett.
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