This Day in Metal October 24th

Oct 24th 1986 Stryper released the album “To Hell With The Devil”

Did you know…
It was the first Christian metal album to achieve platinum status, selling over one million copies.

Oct 24th 1986 Omen released the album “The Curse”

Did you know…
This is the final studio album recorded by Omen’s original lineup.

Oct 24th 1987 Virus released their debut album “Pray for War”

Did you know…
The band is from Brighton, England and formed in 1986.

Oct 24th 1995 #Anthrax released the album “Stomp 442”

Did you know..
It is their only album not featuring the traditional Anthrax logo on its artwork.
Dimebag Darrell played guitar on “King Size” and “Riding Shotgun”.

Oct 24th 2000 Overkill released the album “Bloodletting”

Did you know…
It is the first after the departure of guitarists Joe Comeau and Sebastian Marino and the addition of Dave Linsk.

Oct 24th 2001 Testament released the album “First Strike Still Deadly”

Did you know..
It consists of re-recorded songs released on The Legacy and The New Order.

Oct 24th 2001 Nightmare released the album “Cosmovision”

Did you know…
The band is from France, and formed in 1979 as a punk rock band.

Oct 24th 2007 Helloween released the album “Gambling With The Devil”

Did you know…
Saxon singer Biff Byford did spoken vocals on the song “Crack the Riddle”.

YESTERDAY , TODAY, EVERYDAY HEAVY METAL!! 🤘🏻👍👊

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