Today In Metal History 🤘 September 28th, 2024🤘 GEORGE LYNCH, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH and….read More.
The metal world has much to celebrate today, with notable birthdays, classic album anniversaries, and a wide array of heavy releases across the decades. Let’s dive into this historical day in the world of heavy music.
Heavy Birthdays
First up, it’s a big milestone for guitar legend George Lynch, who turns 70 today. Lynch, known for his work with Lynch Mob, KXM, T&N, and the influential Dokken, has been a key figure in shaping the sound of heavy metal guitar since the 1980s. His iconic style and contributions continue to inspire musicians today.
Another birthday shoutout goes to Scott “Wino” Weinrich, who turns 64. Wino is best known for his work with The Obsessed, a band pivotal to the development of doom metal. His influence can be heard in many of today’s stoner and doom bands.
Heavy Releases
Looking back to the past, several iconic metal and hard rock albums were released on this day. STATUS QUO’s album “Hello!”, released 51 years ago on September 28th, 1973, remains a staple in classic rock collections. Known for its high-energy boogie rock, “Hello!” was a significant release for the British band.
LED ZEPPELIN’s legendary live album “The Song Remains The Same” turns 48 today. Released in 1976, this live recording and accompanying concert film captured the magic of Zeppelin’s live performances, forever immortalizing their place in rock history.
Two years later, in 1978, BLACK SABBATH released their final album with Ozzy Osbourne, “Never Say Die!”. Though it marked the end of an era for the band, the album continues to be a significant piece of Sabbath’s legacy, celebrating its 46th anniversary today.
Also celebrating an anniversary today is ALICE COOPER’s 1983 album “DaDa”, which turns 41. The album, known for its bizarre and experimental sound, stands out as one of Cooper’s most eclectic releases.
Another notable release is OZZY OSBOURNE’s “No Rest For The Wicked,” released 36 years ago in 1988. This album saw Ozzy continue his successful solo career and featured the first appearance of guitarist Zakk Wylde, a collaboration that would define Ozzy’s sound for years to come.
The 90s and Beyond
The 1990s brought several influential albums, starting with GAMMA RAY’s “Insanity and Genius”, released 31 years ago in 1993. A key release in the German power metal scene, the album helped solidify Gamma Ray’s place as power metal pioneers.
Also from this era, HAMMERFALL’s “Legacy of Kings” (1998) turns 26 today. A cornerstone of the European power metal genre, the album continues to inspire both fans and bands alike.
Fast forward to 1999, and the metal scene saw two releases celebrating their 25th anniversary today: ZZ TOP’s “XXX” and DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN’s “Calculating Infinity”. The former continued ZZ Top’s boogie-rock legacy, while the latter set a new standard for technical metal.
Into the 2000s
The early 2000s were packed with key releases. Celebrating its 20th anniversary today are albums like 3 INCHES OF BLOOD’s “Advance And Vanquish,” CRADLE OF FILTH’s “Nymphetamine,” and SAXON’s “Lionheart”, all released in 2004. Each of these albums contributed to the evolving landscape of metal during the decade.
More recent anniversaries include ARCH ENEMY’s “The Root Of All Evil” from 2009, ENSLAVED’s “RIITIIR” from 2012, and ANAAL NATHRAKH’s “A New Kind of Horror” from 2018, showcasing the diversity and innovation that metal continues to bring to the table.
From classic albums to modern releases, September 28th remains a key date in the metal calendar, celebrating a rich history of heavy music that has shaped the genre and continues to influence it today.
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