new today from TESTIMONY OF APOCALYPSE

new on YouTube from Testimony of Apocalypse and Roxx Records

"Testimony of Apocalypse brings brutal, high-energy metal with thrash, groove, and death elements in a progressive sound. Formed in 2021, their debut album, None Escape the Judgement (2022), featured Sacrament’s Michael Torone. The follow-up, The Offering (2023), showcased 10 guest vocalists. Now with Derek Corzine as frontman, their third album, Agony in the Garden." -Bandcamp

TESTIMONY OF APOCALYPSE - SETTLE YOUR ETERNAL DESTINATION

ARALLU Middle Eastern Black Metal anniversary

September 22, 2017: Arallu - Six - Transcending Obscurity Records

Excerpt from The Metal Archives by "felix headbanger," February 22nd, 2018: "This album offers the listeners a very stunning infusion of occult black metal music with the ancient Sumerian and Middle Eastern sound. The riffs found in here will satisfy the listeners with its frenzy of melodic tremolo picked riffs that is intertwined with some eerie folk instrumentation. These elements in the guitar department, thrown in with a few folk instruments such as a saz and a darbuka, reveals how the band had successfully stripped metal down to its core and added a personal touch of their own special flair ... Arallu had created a menacing and atmospheric beast in this style of metal with their release of this varmint offering."

"Six" (Physical/Digital Album) 2017 by Arallu

KISS - Psycho Circus anniversary

You wanted the best, and you got the best! The hottest band in the world... KISS!

KISS heavy metal anniversary - hard rock anniversary - classic rock anniversary

September 22, 1998: KISS - Psycho Circus - Mercury Records

Wikipedia shows:

Psycho Circus is the eighteenth studio album by American rock band Kiss, released on 22 September 1998 by Mercury Records as the band's final album on the label. It is also their first and only album to involve all four original members since 1979's Dynasty. While touted as a band effort, the album was recorded using largely session players and Kiss associates. Peter Criss only played drums on the Ace Frehley-penned track, "Into the Void", and guitarist Frehley only played on two regular album tracks, the one he wrote plus "You Wanted the Best". He also played on a bonus track called "In Your Face", penned by Simmons. All four band members, however, sang lead vocals on the album.

Kiss - Psycho Circus

Sepultura - this date in SEPULTURA groove/thrash history

September 22, 2002: Sepultura - Under a Pale Grey Sky [Live] - Roadrunner Records

The Metal Archives shows September 22, 2002 as the release date, while Wikipedia shows the 24th.

"Under a Pale Grey Sky is a live album by Sepultura, released on September 24, 2002, through Roadrunner Records. The album was recorded in the Brixton Academy, London on December 16, 1996." -Wikipedia

SEPULTURA - Arise / Dead Embryonic Cells (Live)

Ramones - this date in rock history

September 22, 1978: Ramones - Road to Ruin - Sire Records "Road to Ruin is the fourth studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, released on September 22, 1978, through Sire Records as LP record, 8 track cartridge & audio cassette." -Wikipedia

Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated (Official Music Video)

in memory of IRON ANGEL guitarist Peter Wittke

September 21, 2000: RIP Peter Wittke (Iron Angel guitarist 1983-1986, 1997-2000)

The Metal Archives shows that Peter was with Iron Angel (Germany) during their initial run that built their reputation as a heavy metal/speed metal band, in particular their two 1980s albums: 1985 Hellish Crossfire and 1986 Winds of War.

"The band's origins can be traced back to 1980 when drummer Mike Matthes and bassist Thorsten Lohmann were in a school band called Metal Gods, taken from the Judas Priest song of the same name. In 1983, they formed their own band, with guitarists Peter Wittke and Sven Strüven as additional members. They began to audition for a vocalist, in which Dirk Schröder was present at the time. With no other vocalists meeting their needs, Schröder was selected. The band was then known as Iron Angel, which was inspired by a novel about a spirit hunter. Three demos were recorded in 1984, with one of them being the result of the band's signing to SPV/Steamhammer. Their debut album Hellish Crossfire was released in 1985, which received critical acclaim and became known in the German speed metal scene. In 1986, bassist Thorsten Lohmann departed the band and was replaced with Günther Moritz as their temporary member for the tour with King Diamond in Germany, prior to the next album Winds of War, which was released in June 1986. The album's style was slightly different than its predecessor. It is explained that the members debated about the band's musical direction, which resulted in rising tensions until mid 1986. Iron Angel then decided to call it quits." -Wikipedia

IRON ANGEL - The Metallian

VENI DOMINE - progressive power doom metal anniversary

September 21, 2024: Veni Domine - Fall Babylon Fall (2024), 2 12" vinyls, Melodic Passion Records (Limited edition, Remastered) (reissue of 1992)

September 21, 2024: Veni Domine - Fall Babylon Fall (2024), CD, Melodic Passion Records (Reissue, Remastered) (reissue of 1992)

"Veni Domine was a Christian progressive doom metal band founded in Sollentuna, Sweden in 1987. The band split up on 20 September 2014. Veni Domine combined down-tempo melodic heavy metal, symphonic metal and doom metal with occasional touches of gothic metal. The band does not clearly fit into a specific category; according to the band, in doom metal festivals they are labeled as 'power metal' and in power metal events as 'doom metal'. During the early years, the band's lyrics dealt with apocalyptic themes from biblical point of view. Later, their lyrics were more about personal topics. Originally, vocalist Fredrik Ohlsson represented operatic, high-pitched vocals but has since shifted to more lower vocal range during the years. Fall Babylon Fall and Material Sanctuary are the band's significant, acclaimed albums." -Wikipedia

VENI DOMINE - King of the Jews

VENI DOMINE - progressive power doom metal anniversary

September 21, 2024: Veni Domine - Material Sanctuary (2024), CD, Melodic Passion Records (Reissue, Remastered) (reissue of 1994)

September 21, 2024: Veni Domine - Material Sanctuary (2024), 2 12" vinyls, Melodic Passion Records (Limited edition, Remastered) (reissue of 1994)

"Veni Domine was a Christian progressive doom metal band founded in Sollentuna, Sweden in 1987. The band split up on 20 September 2014. Veni Domine combined down-tempo melodic heavy metal, symphonic metal and doom metal with occasional touches of gothic metal. The band does not clearly fit into a specific category; according to the band, in doom metal festivals they are labeled as 'power metal' and in power metal events as 'doom metal'. During the early years, the band's lyrics dealt with apocalyptic themes from biblical point of view. Later, their lyrics were more about personal topics. Originally, vocalist Fredrik Ohlsson represented operatic, high-pitched vocals but has since shifted to more lower vocal range during the years. Fall Babylon Fall and Material Sanctuary are the band's significant, acclaimed albums." -Wikipedia

VENI DOMINE - The Meeting

Happy birthday to Bolt Thrower death metal vocalist Karl Willetts!

September 21, 1966: Karl Willetts (Bolt Thrower, Memoriam, H Drive Project) - birthday

"Karl Willetts (born 21 September 1966) is an English death metal vocalist, best known as the lead singer of Bolt Thrower and Memoriam." -Wikipedia

Bolt Thrower - Where Next To Conquer (Official Audio)

PETRA classic rock anniversary

September 21, 1982: Petra – More Power to Ya - Star Song Records

"More Power to Ya is the fifth studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1982. This was the first album to feature Louie Weaver as the official drummer. It also features the vocals of bassist Mark Kelly in the song "Disciple". The album climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart." -Wikipedia

PETRA - Run For The Prize

Ozzy Osbourne - classic heavy metal anniversary

September 20, 1980 (UK): Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz - Jet Records

March 27, 1981 (USA): Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz - Jet Records

The Metal Archives shows: "The album was released on September 20th, 1980 in the UK, and on March 27th, 1981 in the USA."

On the other hand, according to Wikipedia the UK date us September 12, "Blizzard of Ozz is the debut studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Released on 12 September 1980 in the UK and on 27 March 1981 in the US, the album was Osbourne's first release following his firing from Black Sabbath in 1979. Blizzard of Ozz is the first of two studio albums Osbourne recorded with guitarist Randy Rhoads prior to Rhoads' death in 1982."

Ozzy Osbourne - Revelation (Mother Earth)

Happy birthday to Vinny!

September 13, 1957: Vinny Appice (Vincent Samson Appice) birthday

"Vincent Samson Appice (born September 13, 1957) is an American rock and metal drummer best known for his work with the bands Dio, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell. He is the younger brother of drummer Carmine Appice." -Wikipedia

Black Sabbath - Country Girl

Happy birthday to Ripper!

September 13, 1967: Tim "Ripper" Owens (Timothy Steven Owens)

Judas Priest - Burn In Hell (Live)

Happy birthday to Kelly from Atheist!

September 13, 1968: Kelly Shaefer (Atheist)

"Atheist is an American death metal band from Sarasota, Florida, formed in 1987. The band's original lineup consisted vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kelly Shaefer, lead guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Roger Patterson and drummer Steve Flynn. The band is known for its highly technical playing style, and its 1991 album Unquestionable Presence is regarded as a landmark of the technical death metal genre. The band gained a following largely within its own genre. After disbanding in 1994, the group reformed in 2006 and has since released one studio album and a live DVD." -Wikipedia

ATHEIST - Piece of Time (OFFICIAL FULL ALBUM STREAM)

CAGE heavy metal anniversary

September 13, 1998: Cage - Unveiled

"Cage is an American heavy metal band from San Diego, California. Over their career, the band has released seven studio albums and played shows with Great White, Manowar, Metallica, and Judas Priest ... Cage formed in 1992 with the original lineup being, Sean Peck (vocals), David Garcia (guitar), Eric Horton (guitar), Mike Giordano (bass), and Damian Arletto (drums). Peck had previously been the leader of a band called Nomad, while Garcia and Giordano had performed with Crusher. Garcia and Horton had also been a part of Nomad with Peck. Even though the band formed in 1992, the band did not release their first album, Unveiled, until 1998, likely due to it being self-produced." -Wikipedia

Cage - Modern Darkness

Cynic progressive death metal anniversary

September 13, 1993: Cynic - Focus - Roadrunner Records

"Focus is the debut studio album by American metal band Cynic, released September 14, 1993, through Roadrunner Records. A remastered version of the album was released in 2004." -Wikipedia [The Metal Archives shows September 13, 1993.]

"Cynic is an American progressive metal band formed in Miami, Florida in 1987. Paul Masvidal originally served solely as the band's guitarist, but later took over as lead vocalist and chief songwriter. Cynic incorporates elements of progressive rock, alternative, and metal." -Wikipedia

Cynic – Focus

Flotsam and Jetsam anniversary

September 13, 2024: Flotsam and Jetsam - I Am the Weapon - AFM Records

"I Am the Weapon is the fifteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam, released on September 13, 2024. This album marked the first time since 2010's The Cold that the band recorded more than one album with the same lineup." - Wikipedia

Flotsam and Jetsam - Primal

in memory of Faith or Fear bassist C.J. Jenkins

September 13, 2009: RIP C.J. Jenkins (Clarence Jenkins) (September 22, 1958 - September 13, 2009) (Faith or Fear bass 1982-1991, 2002-2003, 2008-2009)

Faith or Fear's period of activity: 1982-1991, 2002-2003, 2008-present. Faith or Fear is a thrash metal band from Pennsylvania /New Jersey, USA whose first run was from 1982 until 1991, with subsequent reunions.

Faith or Fear - Punishment Area (Punishment Area 1989)

Blue Öyster Cult anniversary

September 13, 1978: Blue Öyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening - Columbia Records

"Some Enchanted Evening is the second live album by the American rock band Blue Öyster Cult, released on September 13, 1978. The album was certified for a million units sold in the United States. The album's seven tracks were recorded at various locations in the United States and England." -Wikipedia

Blue Öyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Live at Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, AR - April 1978)

Alice Cooper anniversary

September 13, 2011: Alice Cooper - Welcome 2 My Nightmare - UMe Records

"Welcome 2 My Nightmare (also known as Welcome to My Nightmare 2) is the nineteenth solo and the twenty-sixth studio album by American rock musician Alice Cooper, released on September 13, 2011, by UME. It is a sequel to his 1975 album Welcome to My Nightmare. Peaking at No. 22 in the Billboard 200, it is Cooper's highest-charting album in the US since 1989's Trash." -Wikipedia

Alice Cooper - A Runaway Train

Stryper anniversary

Stryper anniversary

September 13, 2024: Stryper – When We Were Kings - Frontiers Records "When We Were Kings is the twentieth release and sixteenth studio album by Christian metal band Stryper, produced by frontman Michael Sweet and released on September 13, 2024. A month before its release, the band released the self titled track music video." -Wikipedia

Stryper "When We Were Kings" - Official Music Video

Suicidal Tendencies anniversary

September 13, 1988: Suicidal Tendencies - How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today - Epic Records

"How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today is the third studio album by American crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies. It was released on September 13, 1988 on Epic Records, the band's first album on that label. It was also their first album recorded with guitarist Mike Clark and their only release with bassist Bob Heathcote, who was replaced by Robert Trujillo in 1989. It is considered to be an essential release in the genre by Revolver." -Wikipedia

"How Will I Laugh... represents a critical step in Suicidal Tendencies' stylistic evolution, in that it captures the band abandoning most of their full-fledged punk influences in favor of a more thrash-oriented sound. One begins to hear this stylistic shift in this album's predecessor Join the Army, with 'How Will I Laugh' delivering a distinctly more defined metal sound, with more complex and lengthy songs, and better production values ... The addition of a rhythm guitarist Mike Clark (who had played with vocalist Mike Muir in No Mercy, which was supposed to originally be a metal-only side project) changed the band's style heavily as well. Clark wrote much of the music for this album and gave lead guitarist Rocky George more soloing time, thus creating another factor in this album and future albums' more metal-oriented sound." -Wikipedia

Suicidal Tendencies - How Will I Laugh Tomorrow

DOKKEN anniversary

September 13, 1984: Dokken - Tooth and Nail - Elektra Records

"Tooth and Nail is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken, released on September 17, 1984 through Elektra Records ... After the unsuccessful US release of the band's 1983 debut album, Breaking the Chains, the record label was reluctant to give credit to Dokken for a follow-up. Dokken's management struggled to convince the label's executives to give the band another chance and this fight for recognition is reflected in the album's title. This album was the group's first with bassist Jeff Pilson following Juan Croucier's departure to join Ratt ... Tooth and Nail received positive reviews but was a slow seller, reaching the peak of No. 49 on the US Billboard 200 album chart and Gold status more than ten months after its release, on the wake of the success of the single 'Alone Again' and of its accompanying music video. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1989, after both Under Lock and Key (1985) and Back for the Attack (1987) had achieved such status." -Wikipedia

DOKKEN - Tooth and Nail

War of Ages anniversary

September 13, 2019: War of Ages - Void - Facedown Records

"Void is the eighth studio album by American Christian metal band War of Ages. It was released on September 13, 2019, and produced by the band's guitarist, Jack Daniels. It is the only studio album by the band to feature Kaleb Leubchow on drums while he was alive, as Leubchow died in 2022 following the release of the EP Rhema, and their 2023 release Dominion consists of posthumous recordings." -Wikipedia

War of Ages - Blood of the Earth

Since the Death anniversary

September 13th, 2024: Since the Death - Underbara Människa (single)

death/black/thrash metal from Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden

Since The Death - Underbara Människa

Underbara Människa by Since The Death

Tristania gothic metal anniversary

September 13, 1999: Tristania - Beyond the Veil - Napalm Records

Wikipedia notes about the album:

Beyond the Veil is the second full-length album by the Norwegian band Tristania. It is the last album to feature the band's former vocalist, guitarist and core songwriter, Morten Veland. Tristania stood apart from the other bands of the genre with their use of three distinct vocal styles in the "operatic soprano Vibeke Stene, clean-singing counter-tenor Østen Bergøy, and harsh, black metal-style shrieker Morten Veland". Beyond the Veil made use of a ten-member choir and featured violin passages from Pete Johansen of The Sins of Thy Beloved, earning "rave reviews" across Europe. By then, the band had risen to "the top of the gothic metal heap" with their "lush, symphonically enhanced" approach. The album features "tender ethereal female voices" and "the brutality and harshness", making it a promoter on the gothic metal scene. They were "dealt a potentially crippling blow" when singer, guitarist and principal composer Veland left the group to form Sirenia. Tristania has continued to prosper with subsequent releases[11] and has since been "regarded as one of the world's premiere goth metal bands".

Tristania - Aphelion

Testimony of Apocalypse anniversary

September 13, 2021: Testimony of Apocalypse - Redemption (single) - The Charon Collective

ABOUT THE BAND: "Testimony of Apocalypse brings brutal, high-energy metal with thrash, groove, and death elements in a progressive sound. Formed in 2021, their debut album, None Escape the Judgement (2022), featured Sacrament’s Michael Torone. The follow-up, The Offering (2023), showcased 10 guest vocalists. Now with Derek Corzine as frontman, their third album, Agony in the Garden, arrives in 2025."

This single was later on incorporated into the 2022 album None Escape the Judgement as the second song.

Testimony of Apocalypse - Redemption (Lyric Video)

Anthrax anniversary

September 13, 2011: Anthrax - Worship Music - Megaforce Records

"Worship Music is the tenth studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. The album was released on September 12, 2011, internationally, and on September 13 in the United States. It was the band's first album of original material since 2003's We've Come for You All, the first full-length Anthrax album since the return of longtime vocalist Joey Belladonna, and the final album with guitarist Rob Caggiano prior to his departure in January 2013." -Wikipedia

Anthrax - "Fight 'Em 'Til You Can't"

MEGADETH anniversary

MEGADETH anniversary

September 13, 1999: Megadeth - Risk - 1999, Cassette, CD Club

"Risk is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released on August 31, 1999, by Capitol Records, the band's last album to be released by the label. The first Megadeth album since 1990 to feature a lineup change, Risk marks the studio debut of drummer Jimmy DeGrasso with the band, as well as the final appearance of longtime guitarist Marty Friedman, who announced his departure a year later." -Wikipedia

Megadeth - "Breadline" - Risk (1999)

KISS anniversary

September 13, 1984: KISS - Animalize - Mercury Records

"Animalize is the twelfth studio album by American rock band Kiss. It was released on September 13, 1984, by Mercury Records. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984." -Wikipedia

Kiss - Thrills In The Night