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