Kevin DuBrow passed away in 2007 at the age of 52. Kevin was best known as the lead vocalist of
Magic the Gathering-inspired Power Metal band Planeswalker (ft. members of Helion Prime, Gloryhammer) have returned with their newest single “Compleated”.
As previously reported by This Day In Metal, Gojira were announced as one of the performers for this year's Olympics
On This Day in Metal, August 11th 2011 Jani Lane, singer with Warrant passed away.
The Los Angeles Police Department and local news stations announced that Lane was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning at a Comfort Inn Motel in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 47. Lane was pronounced dead by fire department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30 p.m.
A public memorial concert with performances by Great White, Quiet Riot and L.A. Guns was held on August 29 at the Key Club in Hollywood.
In 2011, a biopic titled Cherry Pie Guy about Lane's life was announced. Radio personality and comedian Jeff Dandurand was said to portray Lane and also direct the film. As of 2022, the film was still in development and was expected to start filming in 2023.
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
Sept 12th 1985 Savage Grace released their debut album “Master of Disguise” Did you know.. The album’s controversial cover
What happened on this day in #ROCK #CLASSICROCK #GLAMMETAL #HEAVYMETAL #THRASH history! #TDIM
