This Day in Metal February 26th

A CIRCUS' Self-Titled Debut Album ft. Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Lords of Black), Shane Gaalaas (Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker)

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...

WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Open Band Submissions For 2025 Battles - One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

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 Unleashes Fiery New Heavy, Melodic Stoner Prog Rock Album “Standing In The Fire”

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.

Feb 26th 1981 Judas Priest released the album “Point Of Entry”

Did you know…
The album was remastered in 2001, with two bonus tracks added, a live version of “Desert Plains” and “Thunder Road”.

Feb 26th 1985 Talon released the album “Never Look Back”

Did you know….
The band is from Germany, and formed in 1982.

Feb 26th 1989 Risk released the album “Hell’s Animals”

Did you know…
The band was from Germany, and formed in 1986.

‪Feb 26th 1990 Gamma Ray released their debut album “Heading For Tomorrow”

‪Did you know…‬
‪The band is known as one of the most prominent bands of the German heavy metal scene.‬

Feb 26th 1991 Great White released the album “Hooked”

Did you know…
The album reached number 18 on the Billboard Charts.

Feb 26th 1991 Motörhead released the album “1916”

Did you know….
The album reached number 142 on the Billboard Charts.

Feb 26th 1999 Obscenity released the album “Human Barbecue”

Did you know..
The band did a cover of the Slayer song “Raining Blood” on this album.

Feb 26th 2001 Rage released the album “Welcome To The Other Side”

Did you know…
Originally the band was to be called Furious Rage, but it was eventually shortened to just Rage.

Feb 26th 2001 Paradise Lost released the album “Believe In Nothing”

Did you know…
The band are considered by some to be one of the pioneers of the death-doom genre and of the gothic metal genre.

Feb 26th 2001 Cathedral released the album “Endtyme”

Did you know…
The cover art was created by Sunn O))) guitarist Stephen O’Malley. It was the first Cathedral album not to feature cover art by Dave Patchett.

Feb 26th 2002 Cannibal Corpse released the album “Gore Obsessed”

Did you know…
The band did a cover of the Metallica song “No Remorse” as the bonus track for this album.

Feb 26th 2008 Death Angel released the album “Killing Season”

Did you know…
This was the band’s last album with their classic lineup.

Feb 26th 2016 Anthrax released the album “For All Kings”

Did you know…
It is the band’s first studio album to feature Jon Donais on lead guitar, replacing Rob Caggiano.

Feb 26th 2016 Destructor released the album “Back in Bondage”

Did you know…
It was recorded in 2000 for the original Back in Bondage album that was never released. Many songs were among the final tracks written with Dave Iannicca.