This Day in Metal February 4th

Feb 4th 1983 Satan Jokers released their debut album “Les Fils du Métal”

Did you know…
The album has been reissued by Axe Killer Records in 1999 with three additional tracks.
It was one of the first French heavy metal releases in general.

Feb 4th 1983 Battleaxe released their debut album “Burn This Town”

Did you know…
The group was among the first signings to the Music for Nations label.
At their peak, they toured Britain, opening for Saxon.

Feb 4th 1987 Adrian released their debut album “One Step Into The Uncertain”

Did you know…
The album is one of the most wanted German private pressings.
The recording lacks a bit of power and is quite hollow, but the songs are really great. “Never Again” for example is a mind-blowing speed song.

Feb 4th 1990 Diamond Rexx released the album “Rated Rexx”

Did you know…
The band is from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1985 by singer Nasti Habits and guitarist Scott St. Lust (aka S. Scot Priest, also of D’Molls).

Feb 4th 1991 Megadeth released the single “Hangar 18”

Did you know…
Hangar 18 was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 1992 Grammy Awards.

Feb 4th 1991 Saxon released the album “Solid Ball Of Rock”

Did you know…
Five of its 11 tracks were written by new bassist Nibbs Carter, who cowrote another three songs.

Feb 4th 1997 Forsaken released their debut album “Evermore”

Did you know…
The band did a cover of the Black Sabbath song “Neon Knights” on this album.

Feb 4th 2003 Hellion released the album “Will Not Go Quietly”

Did you know…
Due to legal problems facing the producer, Mikey Davis, after the recording was begun, the album was not completed for nearly a year and a half.