Metal Bulletin Zine

Thursday, November 5, 2026

remembering rock and roll pioneer Ike Turner on his birthday

November 5, 1931: birthday Ike Turner (Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007)

"Izear Luster 'Ike' Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. An early pioneer of 1950s rock and roll, he is best known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s with his wife Tina Turner as the leader of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue ... A native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Turner began playing piano in childhood and formed the Kings of Rhythm as a teenager. His first recording, 'Rocket 88', credited to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, is widely regarded as a contender for the first rock and roll song." -Wikipedia

"'Rocket 88. (originally stylized as Rocket '88') is a song that was first recorded in Memphis, Tennessee, in March 1951. The recording was credited to 'Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats'; while Brenston did provide the vocals, the band was actually Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. The single reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart." -Wikipedia

Rocket 88 (Original Version) - Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston

Leviticus (est. 1981 Sweden) -anniversary- Live at Bobfest 2003 anniversary

November 5, 2021: Leviticus - Live at Bobfest 2003 (2021), CD, Girder Records (Legends of Rock, Trading card) (reissue of 2003)

"Leviticus is a Christian metal band from Sweden. The band formed in 1981 and led by Björn Stigsson until his passing in 2026. They released four albums before breaking up in 1990 ... Before breaking up in the latter part on 1990 they again toured in the United States and Canada. The band (Jet Circus) did make an American appearance at the 'Cornerstone' festival in Bushnell, Ill., the weekend of July 4, 1991. The band reformed in March 2003 to play at the final Bobfest. The show was recorded by Sveriges Radio and released to CD. The final Leviticus show was held in Hjo Sweden June 2003 a festival gig together with Swedish metal giants In Flames. In 2011, Leviticus celebrated their 30 years anniversary with a concert, on May 7, 2011, at Valhall in Skövde, Sweden. The line-up was the same as on Bobfest, 2003, with only one exception: Håkan Andersson replaced Niklas Franklin on the bass guitar, and also performed vocals. They have continued to play since. Founding guitarist Björn Stigsson died on 6 August 2026, aged 75, following a period of illness." -Wikipedia

Leviticus - Live At Bob Fest 2003 Full

Leviticus - On the Rock - Live At Bob Fest 2003 Full

Happy birthday to ARCH ENEMY's Angela Gossow!

November 5, 1974: birthday - Angela Gossow (Angela Nathalie Gossow)

"Angela Nathalie Gossow (born 5 November 1974) is a German vocalist, best known as the former lead singer for the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy. Her other previous bands include Asmodina and Mistress." -Wikipedia

ARCH ENEMY - Dehumanization (with Christopher Amott on the melodic vocals)

in memory of BLOODGOOD drummer Kevin Whisler

November 5, 1961: RIP Kevin Whisler (Kevin Dean Whisler June 15, 1961 - November 5, 2021) - drummer for Bloodgood 1989-1991 and 2013-2021.

According to the Metal Archives, Kevin Whisler handled drum duties for Bloodgood across multiple releases over the years. His recording history with the band includes the 1989 full-length studio album Out of the Darkness and their track on the Hot Metal Summer II split release that same year. In 1990, he provided drums for both audio and video releases of Alive in America: Live Volume One and Shakin' the World: Live Volume Two, as well as their 1991 compilation The Collection. His performance was later featured on the 2002 video release Rock Theater: Alive in America & Shakin' the World, and he returned to record drums for Bloodgood's 2013 studio album, Dangerously Close.

"Bloodgood was an American Christian metal band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1983. By 1988, Bloodgood represented one of the four largest Christian metal bands (excluding the mainstream success of Stryper) alongside Barren Cross, Leviticus, and Whitecross." -Wikipedia

BLOODGOOD - Let My People Go

Leviticus - 1980s Swedish heavy metal "Knights of Heaven" anniversary

November 5, 2021: Leviticus - Knights of Heaven (2021), CD, Girder Records (Legends of Rock, Trading card) (reissue of 1989)

Leviticus - Messiah

Leviticus - 1980s Swedish heavy metal "The Strongest Power" anniversary

November 5, 2021: Leviticus - The Strongest Power (2021), CD, Girder Records (Legends of Rock, Trading card (reissue 1985)

Leviticus - On the Rock

Leviticus - 1980s Swedish heavy metal "I Shall Conquer" anniversary

November 5, 2021: Leviticus - I Shall Conquer (2021), CD, Girder Records (Legends of Rock, Trading card) (reissue of 1984)

Leviticus - Let Me Fight

Nevermore - Seattle 1990s groove thrash metal anniversary

November 5, 1996: Nevermore - The Politics of Ecstasy - Century Media Records (Wikipedia date) (The Metal Archives shows July 13, 1996 as the release date)

"The Politics of Ecstasy is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Nevermore, released on November 5, 1996, by Century Media Records. Produced by Neil Kernon, it was the band's first full-length album to feature guitarist Pat O'Brien, who joined Jeff Loomis in a two-guitar line-up. The album combines elements of progressive metal, thrash metal and power metal, featuring more elaborate arrangements and a heavier sound than the band's self-titled debut." -Wikipedia

Nevermore - The Tiananmen Man

new - Burn Eternal - Wounds I've Made (Lyric Video)

BURN ETERNAL is new music from Adam Dutkiewicz from Killswitch Engage joining forces with former Killswitch Engage and current Light the Torch vocalist Howard Jones.

Burn Eternal - Wounds I've Made (Lyric Video)

https://youtu.be/Z9xYg7vPpFk?si=OpD2pdzyUaARkhGn

Xoth

Happy birthday to XOTH's Tyler Sturgill!

November 4, 1988: birthday - Tyler Sturgill

vocals and guitars for Xoth - Seattle alien volcano frozen tundra ancient bacterial disease shred technical progressive extreme metal

come and get it

https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic

Pelican - Chicago long-song instrumental heavy rock post metal doom metal anniversary

November 4, 2003: Pelican - Australasia - Hydra Head Records

"Australasia is the debut studio album by American post-metal band Pelican. It was released November 4, 2003 on Hydra Head Records. Guitarist Trevor de Brauw has noted that because of budget restrictions, the Australasia sessions had to be rushed. The studio was also under construction during recording and had a few impediments. Despite this, critical reception has been largely positive." -Wikipedia

"Pelican is an American post-metal band from Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2001, the band is known for their heavy, atmospheric and almost entirely instrumental style. They have released seven studio albums and six EPs." -Wikipedia

Nightendday

Ramones - a classic of classics anniversary

November 4, 1977: Ramones - Rocket to Russia - Sire Records

"Rocket to Russia is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, released on November 4, 1977, through Sire Records. It is the band's last album to feature original drummer Tommy Ramone, who left the band in 1978 to focus on production." -Wikipedia

Wikipedia also observes:

Critic Robert Christgau reaffirms that the album's content evolved significantly since previous releases. Writing in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981), he noted that the album had "something for everyone" and called it a "ready-made punk-rock classic". Rolling Stone critic Dave Marsh began his review of the album by stating: "Rocket to Russia is the best American rock & roll of the year and possibly the funniest rock album ever made." Like other critics, Marsh recognized the advanced sound quality, explaining that "the guitars still riff relentlessly, but they are freer within the murky sound, and the songs give them much more to work with."

John Rockwell of The New York Times deemed Rocket to Russia the band's best album "because the humor and the role-playing have become more overt than ever". The Los Angeles Times labeled it "an important breakthrough album", and praised the "inspired lunacy". UPI listed Rocket to Russia as the second best album of 1977, writing that the Ramones were "the undisputed kings of American Punk."

Ramones - "I Wanna Be Well" - Rocket to Russia https://youtu.be/S1NZhLn77sQ?si=Pb2hK5JuiPPhboxT

Manilla Road - cult American heavy metal anniversary

November 4, 2002: Manilla Road - Spiral Castle - Iron Glory Records

"Spiral Castle is the twelfth album by American heavy metal band Manilla Road, released in 2002 by Iron Glory Records." -Wikipedia

"Manilla Road was an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, founded by Mark 'The Shark' Shelton (vocals, guitar) and Scott 'Scooter' Park (bass). Beginning in 1977, the early years of Manilla Road were spent playing mostly hard rock, psychedelic rock and progressive rock but eventually became noticeably heavier with time, the band's later heavy metal sound becoming more and more apparent with the release of Crystal Logic in 1983." -Wikipedia

Spiral Castle

https://youtu.be/fTVVsWcHLq0?si=WMtW0j3Z8MOPN6Ci

Dark Tranquillity melodic death metal anniversary

November 4, 2016: Dark Tranquillity - Atoma - Century Media Records

"Atoma is the eleventh studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. It was released on 4 November 2016 through Century Media Records." -Wikipedia

DARK TRANQUILLITY - Atoma (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yngwie Malmsteen neoclassical heavy metal anniversary

November 4, 1986: Yngwie Malmsteen - Trilogy - Polydor Records

"Trilogy is the third studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released in October 1986 through Polydor Records. The album reached No. 44 on the US Billboard 200 and charted within the top 60 in the Netherlands and Sweden." -Wikipedia

Wikipedia observes:

Steve Huey at AllMusic gave Trilogy four stars out of five, calling it Malmsteen's second best album after his 1984 debut Rising Force. Malmsteen's compositional and lyrical skills were described as being at their peak on Trilogy, while his guitar work was praised as "jaw-droppingly fast and technically demanding". Huey listed "Dark Ages", "You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget" and "Trilogy Suite Op: 5" as highlights.

"You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget"

X Japan hard rock heavy metal anniversary

X Japan hard rock heavy metal anniversary November 4, 1996: X Japan - Dahlia - East West Japan

"Dahlia is the fifth studio album by Japanese rock band X Japan, released on November 4, 1996, by Atlantic Records. It is the band's last album before breaking up the following year, and the last to feature new work by guitarist hide, due to his death two years later. The album is composed largely of ballads, with only a few tracks retaining the band's heavier musical traits seen on previous releases." -Wikipedia

X Japan Rusty Nail from "The Last Live" HD

Civil War - Swedish heavy metal power metal anniversary

November 4, 2016: Civil War - The Last Full Measure - Napalm Records

"The Last Full Measure is the third studio album by Swedish power metal band Civil War, released in 2016." -Wikipedia

"Civil War is a Swedish power metal band from Falun, formed in 2012 by several former members of Sabaton. The band adopted the same lyrical themes of war and historical battles that were characteristic of Sabaton. However, unlike Sabaton, many of Civil War's songs focus on American history and conflicts, whereas Sabaton's songs are primarily about European history and conflicts." -Wikipedia

CIVIL WAR - Tombstone (Official Video) | Napalm Records

November 4, 1997: Living Sacrifice — Reborn - Solid State Records

"Reborn is the fourth album by the Christian metal band Living Sacrifice. The album was released in 1997, and later re-released and remastered in 2004. In 2020, the band announce a vinyl re-release of Reborn, which sold out quickly." -Wikipedia

Living Sacrifice - "Reject"

Danish hard rock heavy metal anniversary

November 4, 2016: Pretty Maids - Kingmaker - Frontiers Records

"Kingmaker is the fifteenth studio album by Danish hard rock/heavy metal Pretty Maids. The album was released in Japan on 21 October 2016, and in the rest of the world on 4 November 2016 by Frontiers Records. It is the first album of all new material since Motherland (2013)." -Wikipedia

Pretty Maids "Kingmaker" (Official Music Video)

HammerFall heavy metal anniversary

November 4, 2016: HammerFall - Built to Last - Napalm Records

"Built to Last is the tenth studio album by Swedish power metal band HammerFall, released on 4 November 2016. It is the first album to feature David Wallin on drums." -Wikipedia

Hammerfall - Hammer High (Official Video) | Napalm Records

P.O.D. alternative heavy rock anniversary

November 4, 2003: P.O.D. - Payable on Death - Atlantic Records

"Payable on Death is the fifth studio album by Christian nu metal band P.O.D. ... Payable on Death was released on November 4, 2003, through Atlantic and marks a notable de-emphasizing of the band's distinctive rap metal style. While a commercial disappointment compared to Satellite, it still managed to sell over 1,300,000 copies worldwide." -Wikipedia

P.O.D. - Will You (Official Music Video)

Animals As Leaders instrumental prog metal anniversary

November 4, 2011: Animals as Leaders - Weightless - Prosthetic Records

"Weightless is the second studio album by American instrumental progressive metal band Animals as Leaders. It was released on November 4, 2011 in Europe, November 7, 2011 in the UK, and November 8, 2011 in the US by Prosthetic Records. The album charted at No. 92 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart, as well as No. 7 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums Chart, No. 16 on their Top Independent Album Chart and No. 50 on the Top Current Digital Album Chart." -Wikipedia

Animals As Leaders - Weightless (Track Eleven - Weightless)

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Orphaned Land - 1990s oriental metal El Norra Alila reissue anniversary

November 4, 2016: Orphaned Land > El Norra Alila > 2016, CD, Century Media Records (Digipak, Reissue, Remastered)[reissue of 1996]

"Orphaned Land is an Israeli heavy metal band formed in 1991. They combine Mizrahi and Maghrebi Jewish, Arabic, Turkish, and other Middle Eastern and North African musical elements, with metal (with particular influence from Yemenite Jewish and, in their early years, Moroccan Jewish music), as well as from Sephardic music, and other sounds from the Mediterranean Region. They have also included 'metalized' versions of various piyyutim in all of their albums since El Norra Alila. The band are considered pioneers of oriental metal." -Wikipedia

Flawless Belief (remastered)

Orphaned Land - 1990s oriental metal reissue anniversary

November 4, 2016: Orphaned Land - Sahara (2016), CD, Century Media Records (Digipak, Reissue, Remastered) [reissue of 1994]

November 4, 2016: Orphaned Land > Sahara > 2016, CD, Century Media Records (Digipak, Reissue, Remastered) [reissue of 1994]

Seasons Unite (remastered)

Nox Velum - Seattle heavy metal doom anniversary

November 4, 2016: Nox Velum - Exile EP

The Metal Archives shows that this band was active 2014-2019.

Happy birthday to symphonic celtic metal singer Leah!

November 4, 1984: birthday - Leah (Leah McHenry)

"Leah McHenry, mononymously known as Leah (born November 4, 1984), is a Canadian heavy metal musician who records both as a solo artist and, since around 2015, as a member of Dragonlord. Sometimes called the 'Enya of heavy metal', she performs a mixture of symphonic and Celtic metal with folk and world music. As a solo artist, she has released five full-length albums Of Earth & Angels in 2012, Kings & Queens in 2015, The Quest in 2018, Ancient Winter in 2019, and The Glory and the Fallen in 2024; two EPs, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in 2012 and Otherworld in 2013; and twenty singles, both as part of album releases and as stand-alone recordings." -Wikipedia

LEAH - Before This War is Over - Official Music Video

in memory of URIAH HEEP's Ken Hensley

November 4, 2020: RIP Ken Hensley (Kenneth William David Hensley 24 August 1945 – 4 November 2020)

Wikipedia says: Kenneth William David Hensley (24 August 1945 – 4 November 2020) was an English musician, singer, songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. He wrote or co-wrote the majority of Uriah Heep's songs during this period, including the singles "Lady in Black" (on which he sang lead vocals), "Easy Livin'" and "Stealin'", as well as "Look at Yourself" and "Free Me".

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RAMONES - "53rd & 3rd" - RAMONES trailblazing rock and roll discography

This is song number 11 from the Ramones' debut studio album released on April 23, 1976 by Sire Records. One, two, three, four! Let's go. By the way, this is another Ramones song that Metallica has covered.

Ramones - "53rd & 3rd"

SAXON - "Wheels of Steel" - 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 4, and it is the iconic title track!

Saxon - Wheels of Steel

MEGADETH music video compilation anniversary

November 4, 1992: Megadeth - Exposure of a Dream (VHS video compilation) - Picture Music International

Symphony of Destruction - Foreclosure of a Dream - Skin O' My Teeth - High Speed Dirt - Go to Hell - Symphony of Destruction (Edited Gristle Remix)

Megadeth - Foreclosure Of A Dream (Official Music Video)