Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Kristallnacht - Nationwide State-Sponsored Persecution, Violence and Murder against Jewish People
this date in German and Jewish history - Nazi Crimes against Humanity
November 9–10, 1938: Kristallnacht - Nationwide State-Sponsored Persecution, Violence and Murder against Jewish People
"Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, also called the November pogrom(s) (German: Novemberpogrome, was a pogrom against Jews carried out by the Nazi Party's Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary forces along with some participation from the Hitler Youth and German civilians throughout Nazi Germany on 9–10 November 1938 ... Jewish homes, hospitals and schools were ransacked as attackers demolished buildings with sledgehammers. Rioters destroyed over 1,400 synagogues and prayer rooms throughout Germany, Austria, and the Sudetenland. Over 7,000 Jewish businesses were damaged or destroyed, and 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and incarcerated in concentration camps ... The persecution and economic damage inflicted upon German Jews continued after the pogrom, even as their places of business were ransacked. They were forced to pay Judenvermögensabgabe, a collective fine or 'atonement contribution' of 1 billion Reichsmarks (€4.5 billion or US$5.3 billion in 2021) for the murder of Ernst vom Rath, which was levied by the compulsory acquisition of 20% of all Jewish property by the state. Insurance payments worth 6 million Reichsmarks (€27 million or US$32 million in 2021) for property damage due to the Jewish community were instead paid to the Reich government as 'damages to the German Nation'. Jews were required to pay for the cost of all damages caused by the pogrom to their residences and businesses."
Monday, November 9, 2026
Signum Regis power metal, heavy metal, melodic metal anniversary
Impending Doom live deathcore anniversary
Impending Doom live deathcore anniversary
November 8, 2024: Impending Doom - Live from Exile
"Impending Doom is an American Christian deathcore band from Riverside, California. The group has released six full-length studio albums, and consists of Brook Reeves (vocals), Manny Contreras (guitars), David Sittig (bass) and Andrew Holzbaur (drums). Reeves and Contreras are the only two remaining original members. The band refers to their style as 'gorship', a portmanteau of gore and worship." -Wikipedia
IN THE END (Live From Exile) (Live)
Vinnie Moore anniversary
Vinnie Moore anniversary
November 8, 2022: Vinnie Moore - Double Exposure - Mind's Eye Music
"Vincent Moore (born April 14, 1964) is an American guitarist and a former member of the British hard rock band UFO." -Wikipedia
Vinnie Moore - Vertical Horizon
Disturbed anniversary
Disturbed anniversary
November 8, 2011: Disturbed – The Lost Children - Reprise Records
Disturbed - A Welcome Burden [Official Audio]
Led Zeppelin IV anniversary
a classic of classics
November 8, 1971: Led Zeppelin - IV - Atlantic Records
"Led Zeppelin IV was an immediate critical and commercial success and is Led Zeppelin's best-selling album, having sold over 37 million copies worldwide. It is one of the best-selling albums in the United States and of all time, while critics have regularly placed it high on lists of the greatest albums of all time." -Wikipedia
Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks (Official Audio)
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Neveloth - death groove metal from Israel anniversary
Greg Howe virtuoso instrumental rock guitar Uncertain Terms anniversary
Greg Howe virtuoso instrumental rock guitar Uncertain Terms anniversary
anniversary of a personal favorite of mine - for guitar fans
November 8, 1994: Greg Howe - Uncertain Terms - Shrapnel Records
Greg Howe – guitar, drums, bass, engineering, mixing, production
"Uncertain Terms is the third studio album by guitarist Greg Howe, released on November 8, 1994 through Shrapnel Records ... Andy Hinds at AllMusic gave Uncertain Terms three stars out of five, describing it as following in the footsteps of its 1993 predecessor Introspection and being 'Crammed full of completely over the top rock/fusion guitar solos'. He praised Howe's guitar playing as having 'unfathomable speed and stamina' and that he 'has taken all of the innovations of Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen and expanded them to monstrous proportions.' He also noted '5 Mile Limit' and 'Stringed Sanity" as highlights.'" -Wikipedia
[[My comment: 3 out of 5 stars, you gotta be kidding me! If you don't like instrumental virtouso guitar, just come out and say it already. What a stupid.]
"Gregory Howe (born December 8, 1963) is an American guitarist and composer. An active musician across four decades, he has released ten studio albums in addition to collaborating with a wide variety of artists." -Wikipedia
Greg Howe – 5 Mile Limit
Greg Howe virtuoso instrumental rock guitar Parallax anniversary
Animals as Leaders instrumental progressive album Weightless anniversary
German power metal BLIND GUARDIAN goes-full-on-orchestral anniversary
German power metal BLIND GUARDIAN goes-full-on-orchestral anniversary
I like it! What a wonderful achievement. Superb, superb, superb album.
November 8, 2019: Blind Guardian - Legacy of the Dark Lands - Nuclear Blast Records
The album is 24 tracks in 75 minutes. This is an album of classical music. It is not neosymphonic metal. It is just classical music with vocals, so, an opera, basically. Awesome.
"A fully orchestral album, released under the name Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra. Though recorded between 2009 and 2019, the origins of the project date back to 1996. Hansi Kürsch is the only Blind Guardian member who performs on the album." -The Metal Archives
"Legacy of the Dark Lands is the eleventh studio album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian, released on 8 November 2019 through Nuclear Blast. It marks a departure from all previous works, as the only instruments performed are those of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, with singer Hansi Kürsch being the only member of the band to perform on the album; due to this, the album is credited to the 'Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra' instead of Blind Guardian." -Wikipedia
BLIND GUARDIAN TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA - Point Of No Return
SEPULTURA 2005 live in Brazil album and DVD anniversary
SEPULTURA 2005 live in Brazil album and DVD anniversary Derrick and the boys delivering the whole enchilada of groove, thrash, death, tribal, old Sep, new Sep, the whole Sep
November 8, 2005: Sepultura - Live in São Paulo (live album) - Steamhammer Records
November 8, 2005: Sepultura - Live in São Paulo (live DVD) - Steamhammer Records
Derrick Green - Igor Cavalera - Andreas Kisser - Paulo Xisto
Disc 1 (Total Time: 01:48:43): Intro, Apes of God, Slave New World, Propaganda, Attitude, Choke, Inner Self / Beneath the Remains, Escape to the Void, Mindwar, Troops of Doom, Necromancer, Sepulnation, Refuse / Resist, Territory, Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos (Public Enemy cover), Bullet the Blue Sky (U2 cover), Reza, Biotech Is Godzilla, Arise / Dead Embrionic Cells, Come Back Alive, Roots Bloody Roots, Making Of, and Band Biography.
Disc 2 (Total Time: 57:28): Documentary, Mind War (videoclip), Bullet the Blue Sky (U2 cover) (videoclip), Choke (videoclip), Nomad (live), Desperate Cry (live), Territory (live), Slideshow, and Credits.
SEPULTURA - Sepulnation (Live)
November 8 Anti-Jewish Boycott in Philadelphia to Coincide with Nazi Pogrom Kristallnacht
November 8, 2026: Anti-Jewish bike ride event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
"The flyer promoting the ride names Dizengoff, Huda, Schlesinger’s, Mac Mart and other local businesses. Marking businesses for removal from Philadelphia is an attempt to intimidate, marginalize and exclude members of the Jewish community from the economic and civic life of our city. No business should be targeted because of the identity, heritage or perceived political beliefs of its owners.
The ride falls on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, November 9-10, 1938, when Nazi-organized mobs destroyed thousands of Jewish businesses, homes and synagogues in Germany and Austria, while thousands of Jews were beaten, assaulted and sent to concentration camps. The public targeting of Jewish businesses should alarm every person of conscience. We cannot allow such hatred to become normalized in Philadelphia." - The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadephia
"Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, also called the November pogrom(s) (German: Novemberpogrome was a pogrom against Jews carried out by the Nazi Party's Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary forces along with some participation from the Hitler Youth and German civilians throughout Nazi Germany on 9–10 November 1938." -Wikipedia
Kreator "People of the Lie" (1990 about against neo-Nazis and Jew-haters: "What you believe and advocate
Fanatic dogma recycled from yesterday. Got a master plan Genocide Can't understand People of the lie."
Saturday, November 7, 2026
MEGADETH on the road!
MEGADETH on the road!
November 7, 2026: Megadeth comes to New Zealand
Megadeth is kicks off their New Zealand/Australia leg of the Run for Your Lives world tour with Iron Maiden on November 7, 2026, performing at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
MEGADETH - Ride The Lightning
SAXON - "Street Fighting Gang" - SAXON heavy metal discography
SAXON - "Street Fighting Gang" - SAXON heavy metal discography
According to The Metal Archives, April 3, 1980 is the release date for the second album Wheels of Steel by the British heavy metal band Saxon.
This is song number 7. Is this the most representative song of the early Saxon heavy metal spirit?!
Saxon - Street Fighting Gang
RAMONES - "Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World" - trailblazing rock and roll discography
RAMONES - "Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World" - trailblazing rock and roll discography
This is song number 14 from the Ramones' debut studio album released on April 23, 1976 by Sire Records. According to the information on Wikipedia, this was the closing track of the original release.
Ramones - "Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World"
Metal Church - The Weight of the World album reissue anniversary
Metal Church - The Weight of the World album reissue anniversary
November 7, 2025: Metal Church: The Weight of the World - 2025, Digital, Reaper Entertainment (Remastered Reissue) [reissue of 2004]
"The Weight of the World is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. It was released in 2004 through the Steamhammer/SPV label. This album marks the beginning of Metal Church's third major line-up, with the addition of Ronny Munroe (vocals), Jay Reynolds (guitar), and Steve Unger (bass). This album is also the last to feature Kirk Arrington on drums. It is hailed by critics and fans alike as Metal Church's comeback album. The prevalent themes of this album include crime, war, rejection, and madness." -Wikipedia
Metal Church - Leave Them Behind (Remastered, 2025)
Animals as Leaders instrumental progressive album Weightless anniversary
Confessions Of A Traitor - British metalcore music video premiere anniversary
Ozzy Osbourne 1980s heavy metal anniversary
Ozzy Osbourne 1980s heavy metal anniversary
November 7, 1981: Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman - Jet Records
The Metal Archives gives the date of November 7, 1981, while Wikipedia only lists the month of October 1981.
"Diary of a Madman is the second studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released in October 1981. This is the last Osbourne studio album to feature guitarist Randy Rhoads and drummer Lee Kerslake. An altered version appeared in 2002 with the original bass and drum parts removed and re-recorded. In 2011, a Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition was released with all original parts restored. To date, the album has sold over three million copies worldwide." -Wikipedia
Ozzy Osbourne - Flying High Again (Official Music Video)
Happy birthday to Sanctuary drummer Dave Budbill!
Happy birthday to Sanctuary drummer Dave Budbill!
November 7, 1967: Dave Budbill (Sanctuary drums 1984-1992, 2010-present)
"Sanctuary formed in Seattle in 1985. Guitarists and cousins Lenny Rutledge and Sean Blosl began the project after previously playing in separate bands, gradually recruiting the remaining musicians. The band began playing covers and original songs until their line-up was complete. The established line-up comprised Rutledge, Blosl, vocalist Warrel Dane, bassist Jim Sheppard and drummer Dave Budbill." -Wikipedia
According to information on The Metal Archives, Dave Budbill is an American metal drummer best known for his long-running work with the Seattle heavy metal band Sanctuary. He joined the group as its original drummer in 1984 and played on classic releases like their 1986 demo, their debut album Refuge Denied (1987), and Into the Mirror Black (1990), while also contributing backing and additional vocals. After the band split in 1992, Budbill rejoined Sanctuary when they reformed in 2010. Since returning, he has performed drums on the full-length album The Year the Sun Died (2014), the archival compilation Inception (2017), and the 2026 single "Not of the Living."
Sanctuary - Not Of The Living (Lyric Video)
Elgibbor raw primitive cave black metal - belated anniversary
Eldritch - Italian progressive heavy metal anniversary
Eldritch - Italian progressive heavy metal anniversary
November 6, 2015: Eldritch - Underlying Issues - Scarlet Records
"Underlying Issues is the tenth full-length album by Eldritch, released in 2015 on Scarlet Records ... Eldritch is a progressive metal band formed in 1991 in Italy ... Their history began when Eugene Simone, Adriano Dal Canto, and Terence Holler formed a band with the intent of putting out some demos. Right after the lineup was complete and the demos started to spread over the scene, the interest towards the band began to grow until Limp Schoor, in 1993 accepted to be their manager." -Wikipedia
Eldritch - The Face I Wear (Official Video)
in memory of BARREN CROSS drummer Steve Whitaker
belated Devil You Know metalcore anniversary
belated Devil You Know metalcore anniversary
November 6, 2015: Devil You Know - They Bleed Red - Nuclear Blast Records
Wikipedia shows: They Bleed Red is the second studio album by American metalcore band Devil You Know. It was released on November 6, 2015 through Nuclear Blast Records. The band released the single "Stay of Execution" on September 10, 2015, to promote the album along with its announcement. A second single was released on October 5 called "The Way We Die".This is the band's final studio album to be released under the Devil You Know moniker before the band formally changed their name to Light the Torch and final album to feature John Sankey ... The band started when guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish, Hiss of Atrocities) and drummer John Sankey (Devolved) began jamming and writing together in 2012. After 30 to 40 song ideas were written the two decided to look for a vocalist. A couple of early demo recordings were sent to Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) who subsequently got interested and joined the band in late 2012. They named the band Devil You Know.
Devil You Know - Stay of Execution
belated SCORPIONS anniversary
belated SCORPIONS anniversary
November 6, 1990: Scorpions - Crazy World - Mercury Records
"Crazy World is the eleventh studio album by the German hard rock band Scorpions, released on 6 November 1990. The album peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 chart for albums in 1991. That same year, the song 'Wind of Change' reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 'Send Me an Angel' reached No. 44 on the same chart. It also has the only Scorpions track to credit bassist Francis Buchholz as a writer, on the song titled 'Kicks After Six.' This album was the band's first album since 1974's Fly to the Rainbow to not be produced by Dieter Dierks." -Wikipedia
Scorpions - Send Me An Angel
belated KREATOR anniversary
belated KREATOR anniversary
November 6, 1990: Kreator - Coma of Souls - Noise Records
"Coma of Souls is the fifth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator, released in 1990. It was reissued in 2002, with the lyrics for the last four songs missing from the booklet. Coma of Souls was Kreator's first release with lead guitarist Frank 'Blackfire' Gosdzik (then-formerly of Sodom), and would be the last album before the band began experimenting with influences from other musical genres. It also would be the last record issued in the United States by Epic Records." -Wikipedia
KREATOR - Hidden Dictator
new album from EXTOL out now
new album from EXTOL out now
November 6, 2026: Extol - Aura of Decay - Solid State Records
"Extol is a Norwegian Christian metal band from Bekkestua, formed in 1993. The band is known for playing different styles of metal, including progressive metal, death metal, black metal and thrash metal." -Wikipedia
EXTOL - The One and The Many
belated Demon Hunter anniversary
belated Demon Hunter anniversary
November 6, 2007: Demon Hunter – Storm the Gates of Hell - Solid State Records
"Storm the Gates of Hell is the fourth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on November 6, 2007. It is the band's last album to feature Don Clark and Ethan Luck." -Wikipedia
Demon Hunter - Storm the Gates of Hell
Friday, November 6, 2026
RAMONES - "I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You" - RAMONES trailblazing rock and roll discography
RAMONES - "I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You" - RAMONES trailblazing rock and roll discography
This is song number 13 from the Ramones' debut studio album released on April 23, 1976 by Sire Records.
Both the studio version and the live versions of this song always sound good to me.
RAMONES - I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You
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