On This Day in Metal – September 12th
On Sep 12, 2025
September 12th 1989
Aerosmith – “Pump”
“Pump” is the tenth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith. The best song from this album is the energetic and iconic “Love in an Elevator”.
September 12th 1990
Annihilator – “Never, Neverland”
“Never, Neverland” is the second album by heavy metal band Annihilator. The best song from this album is the thrashy and dynamic “Stonewall”.
September 12th 1994
“Against Everyone” is the second studio album by the German thrash metal band Warpath. The best song from this album is the aggressive and hard-hitting “Paranoia”.
September 12th 1994
Satyricon – “The Shadowthrone”
“The Shadowthrone” is the second studio album by the Norwegian black metal band Satyricon. The best song from this album is the epic and atmospheric “Hvite Krists Død”.
September 12th 2006
Black Label Society – “Shot To Hell”
“Shot To Hell” is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society. The best song from this album is the heavy and soulful “Concrete Jungle”.
September 12th 2006
“Blood Mountain” is the third full-length studio album and major label debut by American heavy metal band Mastodon. The best song from this album is the intense and progressive “Colony of Birchmen”.
September 12th 2006
Meliah Rage – “The Deep and Dreamless Sleep”
“The Deep and Dreamless Sleep” is the fifth studio album by the American thrash metal band Meliah Rage. The best song from this album is the heavy and melodic “Permanently Damaged”.
September 12th 2008
“Death Magnetic“ is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica. The best song from this album is the fast and relentless “All Nightmare Long”.
September 12th 2011
“Worship Music” is the tenth studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. The best song from this album is the powerful and energetic “Fight ‘Em ‘Til You Can’t”.
September 12th 2011
Dream Theater – “A Dramatic Turn Of Events”
A Dramatic Turn of Events is the eleventh studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater. The best song from this album is the intricate and emotional “Breaking All Illusions”.
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September 12th 2011
Gus G. – Firewind
Konstantinos Karamitroudis better known as Gus G, is a Greek heavy metal guitarist. He currently plays with his band Firewind. He has also played in Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil and Ozzy Osbourne’s band.
