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YouTube video by Another Metal Channel (1986) Dark Angel - Darkness Descends FULL ALBUM [HQ]

Dark Angel released their second album Darkness Descends on this day in 1986. It was their last album to feature original vocalist Don Doty, and their first with Gene Hogland on drums.
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I was really psyched when they started collaborating again. It was so nice to hear that voice with that guitar tone again. I liked the Winter Ethereal record too.

YouTube video by Gor12P FATES WARNING-Awaken The Guardian (Full Album)

Fates Warning released the album Awaken The Guardian on this day in 1986. It was their last album to feature John Arch on lead vocals, and it's definitely my favorite of the 3 albums from the Arch era.
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Oh, hell yes! "Hell Awaits," "At Dawn They Sleep" so many appropriate Slayer tunes!

Heavy Halloween: The best metal songs for your spooky playlist — Heavy Metal Nomad It’s that time of year, and that most metal of holidays is upon us once again. With all due respect to “Thriller,” “Monster Mash,” and “Werewolves Of London,” I can’t think of any other music genre th...

Your annual reminder that you can do better than "Ghostbusters." Here are some suggestions from yours truly to help make your Halloween playlist just a little scarier (and a whole lot louder):
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I've always loved that footage. Leather and spikes were a few years away.

Yup. Formerly of Priest.

YouTube video by Judas Priest ᴳᴼᴸᴰᴱᴺ ᴱᴿᴬ Judas Priest ` The Old Grey Whistle Test, BBC Television , London, UK. April 25, 1975 @SonyMusicUK

Happy 74th birthday to the legendary KK Downing of Judas Priest!

YouTube video by Celtic Frost Celtic Frost – Circle Of The Tyrants (Official HD Video)

Remembering Martin Eric Ain, bassist and co-founder of Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, who died of a heart attack at the age of 50 on this day in 2017.

I just learned this! Not a fan of her politics, but I read that she likes Sabbath and Maiden, so she's at least got that going for her.

YouTube video by Global Metal Assault Possessed- Seven Churches [[Full Album]]

Possessed released their debut album Seven Churches on this day in 1985. The album had a huge influence on extreme metal, and some fans and critics consider it the first death metal album.

Hell yes!

YouTube video by motörhead 4 life Iron Maiden Live After Death 1985

One of the greatest live metal albums of all time, Iron Maiden's Live After Death was released on this day in 1985.

YouTube video by Impakktt Thin Lizzy – Chinatown

Thin Lizzy released the album Chinatown on this day in 1980.

YouTube video by HEAVYMANIAC 🤘 DIAMOND HEAD - LIGHTNING TO THE NATIONS ( FULL ALBUM 1980 )

NWOBHM legends Diamond Head released their debut album Lightning To The Nations on this day in 1980. "The Prince", "Ami I Evil?", "Helpless" and "It's Electric" have all been covered by Metallica.

YouTube video by Bathory Bathory - Bathory (1984) (Full Album)

The hugely influential self-titled debut album from Bathory was released on this day in 1984.

YouTube video by Another Metal Channel (1990) Iron Maiden - No Prayer for the Dying FULL ALBUM, 2015 Remastered [HQ]

Iron maiden released the album No Prayer For The Dying on this day in 1990. It is their first album to feature Janick Gers on guitar, who replaced Adrian Smith. Adrian re-joined in 2000 for the Brave New World album.

YouTube video by jololoco2000 At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul [Full Album]

At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg has died after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma. Their album Slaughter Of The Soul is a masterpiece of melodic death metal, and a cornerstone of what became known as "The Gothenburg sound." I was lucky enough to purchase a copy in Gothenburg in 2024. RIP

Hell yes!

YouTube video by Joe Siegler Ronnie James Dio's Final Concert - Aug 29, 2009

On this day in 2009, Ronnie James Dio performed live for the very last time with Heaven And Hell in Atlantic City, NJ. He died from stomach cancer less than a year later at the age of 67.

YouTube video by JudasPriestVEVO Judas Priest - Victim of Changes

Happy birthday to the Metal God!
Rob Halford is 74 today.

Terrible news.
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YouTube video by The Midnight Special Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy | The Midnight Special

Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy would've been 76 today.

Ep 159: Legacy of a Madman / A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Podcast Episode · Retro Ridoctopus · 08/19/2025 · 2h 30m

If someone asks you, "Do you want to join us for a discussion about Ozzy Osbourne?," the answer is always Yes!! Thanks to the boys from the Retro Ridoctopus Podcast for having me on to talk about my favorite Ozzy solo record. (Hint: it sure as hell ain't the one with "Shot In The Dark!") Listen:

Agreed. Of the first three, Sacred Heart is probably the one I play the least, but still a solid album. Ronnie always had a great ear for guitarists, but the Viv era is definitely my favorite.

Megadeth to release their final album next year Megadeth will release their final LP and embark on a farewell world tour next year.

Ozzy, KISS, Motley Crue, The Who...we've seen these "Final Tour" announcements before, so we'll see if it is indeed the final tour for Megadeth. If it is the final album, I'd love to see Dave reunite with Dave Ellefson and Marty Friedman for one last LP, but looks like that's not in the cards...

Yup. Forever searching for an original Ronnie and The Redcaps 45 record

YouTube video by Lennon Gilmour's Jukebox Dio - Sacred Heart (Full Album 1985)

Dio released the album Sacred Heart on this day in 1985. It was the final Dio album to feature guitarist Vivian Campbell, who would go on to join Whitesnake and then Def Leppard.

YouTube video by Iron Maiden Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills (Official Video)

Happy 67th birthday to Bruce Dickinson!

YouTube video by Classic Rock Rainbo̲w̲ - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainb̲o̲w̲ Full Album 1975

The debut album from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow was released 50 years ago today, featuring the mighty Ronnie James Dio on lead vocals.