Led by guitarist Luca Federici, A Circus draws inspiration from iconic bands like Rainbow, Queen, Deep Purple, Ozzy, and Blackmore’s Night, and features Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Lords of Black) on vocals, Shane Gaalaas (Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker) on drums and...
One Band To Conquer Them All! Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce its return for 2025 battles nationwide for one independent band to be crowned champion and perform at one of the world's most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals Wacken Open Air.
Sandveiss' new album, “Standing in the Fire,” is their most ambitious and diverse album to date. It features eight powerful tracks that showcase the band's evolution and musical prowess.
Aug 4th 1975 Rainbow released the album “Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow”
Did you know…
Ronnie James Dio considered this release his favourite Rainbow album.
The album reached number 30 on the Billboard Charts.
Aug 4th 1986 Kreator released the EP “Flag of Hate”
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The song “Awakening of the Gods” was featured in the 2009 video game Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned.
Aug 4th 1989 Testament released the album “Practice What You Preach”
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The album entered the Billboard 200 album charts a month after its release, peaking at number 77.
Aug 4th 1991 Doro released the album “True At Heart”
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Barry Beckett, a famous and seasoned mainstream music producer, was chosen to produce the album.
Aug 4th 1992 Epidemic released the album “Decameron”
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The band was named after a Slayer song.
Aug 4th 1994 Enslaved released the album “Frost”
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This would be the last album to feature drummer Trym Torson before he joined Emperor.
Aug 4th 1995 Dismember released the album “Massive Killing Capacity”
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A music video was made for the track “Casket Garden”.
Aug 4th 1998 Kamelot released the album “Siége Perilous”
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It is the first album with Roy Khan on vocals and Casey Grillo on drums.
Aug 4th 2003 Entombed released the album “Inferno”
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Along with Dismember, Grave and Unleashed, Entombed has been referred to as one of the “big four” of Swedish death metal.
Aug 4th 2014 Entombed released their debut album “Back To The Front”
Did you know…
The band was formed by former members of Entombed.
Aug 4th 2017 Quiet Riot released the album “Road Rage”
Did you know…
The album was originally recorded with vocalist Seann Nicols.
However, Nicols was fired from the band and replaced with James Durbin.
Aug 4th 2017 Accept released the album “The Rise Of Chaos”
Did you know…
This is the first Accept album with guitarist Uwe Lulis and drummer Christopher Williams.
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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.
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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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