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Metallica
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Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
2 November 2018
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
2 November 2018
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
8 June 2018
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
27 April 2018
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
16 March 2018
Alternative Rock
Performer(s): |
Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
9 March 2018
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
9 March 2018
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Richie Faulkner - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Scott Travis - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
26 January 2018
Groove Metal
Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, U.S.A. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. Machine Head's aggressive musicianship made it one of the pioneering bands in the new wave of American heavy metal. Having experimented with elements of groove metal and nu metal in its early releases, Machine Head changed to a more traditional thrash metal sound and longer songs with its sixth album, The Blackening (2007), which drew critical acclaim and was chosen as Album of the Decade by Metal Hammer in 2010. As of 2013, the band has sold over three million records worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Phil Demmel - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
13 October 2017
Alternative Rock
William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only constant member of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan himself is credited with helping popularize the alt rock genre. He has also been the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance since 2017.
Performer(s): |
Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
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James Iha - Guitar [Guest]
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Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
29 September 2017
Rock
David Jon Gilmour [CBE] (born 6 March 1946) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, who is a member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him number 28 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was also voted number 36 in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009.
Performer(s): |
David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
10 March 2017
Post-Grunge Rock
Performer(s): |
Gavin Rossdale - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Chris Traylor - Guitar [Member]
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Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
27 January 2017
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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[E.P.]
8 January 2017
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
18 November 2016
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
28 October 2016
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Live]
30 August 2016
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Billy Cox - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Buddy Miles - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
30 September 2016
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
20 May 2016
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
26 February 2016
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Jonathan Donais - Guitar [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[E.P.]
20 January 2016
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
22 January 2016
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
8 January 2016
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
6 November 2015
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Steven Wilson - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
2 October 2015
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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Label(s): |
Universal Music Australia (UMA) (Region: Australia)
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[Album]
18 September 2015
Rock
David Jon Gilmour [CBE] (born 6 March 1946) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, who is a member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him number 28 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was also voted number 36 in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009.
Performer(s): |
David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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David Crosby - Vocals [Guest]
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[Album]
11 September 2015
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Live]
28 August 2015
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
19 May 2015
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
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Label(s): |
Ipecac Recordings (Region: International)
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[Album]
31 March 2015
Alternative Rock
Performer(s): |
Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]
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James Iha - Guitar [Guest]
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[Album]
6 March 2015
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
3 February 2015
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
18 November 2014
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
14 October 2014
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Chuck Billy - Vocals [Guest]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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[Album: Video]
16 September 2014
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
26 August 2014
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
22 July 2014
Rock
ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. The band developed a signature sound based on it's blues style and tight rhythm section. They are known for their live performances, sly and humorous lyrics, and the matching appearances of guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats and long beards. They have sold an estimated 50 million records worldwide. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Gibbons the 32nd-greatest guitarist of all time.
Performer(s): |
Billy Gibbons - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
11 July 2014
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Richie Faulkner - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Scott Travis - Drums [Member]
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[E.P.]
13 May 2014
Metal (Sludge)
Performer(s): |
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Member]
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Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Member]
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[E.P.]
3 January 2014
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album: Video]
26 November 2013
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Live]
5 November 2013
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
24 September 2013
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
24 September 2013
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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[E.P.]
2 September 2013
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album]
10 June 2013
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
1 June 2013
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
26 April 2013
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[E.P.]
19 March 2013
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
8 March 2013
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
27 February 2013
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
28 September 2012
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
25 September 2012
Rock
ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. The band developed a signature sound based on it's blues style and tight rhythm section. They are known for their live performances, sly and humorous lyrics, and the matching appearances of guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats and long beards. They have sold an estimated 50 million records worldwide. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Gibbons the 32nd-greatest guitarist of all time.
Performer(s): |
Billy Gibbons - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[E.P.]
18 September 2012
Metal (Sludge)
Performer(s): |
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Member]
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Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
7 September 2012
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[E.P.]
6 June 2012
Rock
ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. The band developed a signature sound based on it's blues style and tight rhythm section. They are known for their live performances, sly and humorous lyrics, and the matching appearances of guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats and long beards. They have sold an estimated 50 million records worldwide. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Gibbons the 32nd-greatest guitarist of all time.
Performer(s): |
Billy Gibbons - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
1 June 2012
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
6 April 2012
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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Label(s): |
Universal Music Australia (UMA) (Region: Australia)
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[E.P.]
12 December 2011
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
31 October 2011
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
16 September 2011
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Per Wiberg - Keyboard [Member]
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[Album]
13 September 2011
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Live; Compilation; Boxed Set]
13 September 2011
Classic Rock
'Winterland' is a posthumous live boxed set by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The four-disc collection documents the band's six performances at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. between October 10 and 12, 1968.
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
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[E.P.]
27 August 2011
Black Metal (Progressive)
'Thorn' is an E.P. by Enslaved. It was released on seven-inch vinyl and strictly limited to 1,000 copies. The E.P. featured a more atmospheric sound than the band is currently known for.
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[E.P.]
1 May 2011
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[E.P.; Live]
26 November 2010
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
10 November 2010
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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Location(s): |
[E.P.]
19 October 2010
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
5 October 2010
Metal (Sludge)
Performer(s): |
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Member]
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Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Member]
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Rex Brown - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
27 September 2010
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album: Video]
20 September 2010
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Per Wiberg - Keyboard [Member]
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[Album]
25 May 2010
Alternative Rock
Performer(s): |
Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
7 May 2010
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
9 March 2010
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
25 January 2010
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
15 January 2010
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
3 November 2009
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Executive Production [Producer]
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[Album]
9 September 2009
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
29 April 2009
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
28 October 2008
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
30 September 2008
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
29 September 2008
Death Metal
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
26 September 2008
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
12 September 2008
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
3 June 2008
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Per Wiberg - Keyboard [Member]
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[Album: Video]
2 June 2008
Death Metal
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
5 November 2007
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Per Wiberg - Keyboard [Member]
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[Album]
23 October 2007
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
24 September 2007
Metal (Sludge)
Performer(s): |
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Member]
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Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Member]
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Rex Brown - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
28 August 2007
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
28 May 2007
Grunge Rock
Christopher John Cornell (July 20, 1964 - May 18, 2017) was an American musician. He was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Cornell was the founder and frontman of Temple Of The Dog, a one-off tribute band dedicated to his late friend, musician Andrew Wood. Several music journalists, fan polls and fellow musicians have regarded Cornell as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Cornell struggled with depression for most of his life. He was found dead in his Detroit hotel room in the early hours of May 18, 2017, after performing at a Soundgarden concert an hour earlier at the Fox Theatre. His death was ruled as suicide by hanging.
Performer(s): |
Chris Cornell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
15 May 2007
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
1 May 2007
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
3 April 2007
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
22 January 2007
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
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Location(s): |
Donington Park Some tracks. |
[Album; Compilation]
20 November 2006
Rock
'Stop The Clocks' is a compilation album by Oasis. The "retrospective collection" is an 18-track double album with the featured songs chosen by Noel Gallagher. It was certified 5? Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Performer(s): |
Liam Gallagher - Vocals [Member]
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Noel Gallagher - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
29 August 2006
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
8 August 2006
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Executive Production [Producer]
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[Album]
22 May 2006
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
6 March 2006
Rock
David Jon Gilmour [CBE] (born 6 March 1946) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, who is a member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him number 28 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was also voted number 36 in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009.
Performer(s): |
David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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David Crosby - Vocals [Guest]
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Richard Wright - Keyboard [Guest]
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[Album]
4 October 2005
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
20 September 2005
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]
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Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
20 September 2005
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
30 August 2005
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Per Wiberg - Keyboard [Member]
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[Album]
21 June 2005
Alternative Rock
William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only constant member of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan himself is credited with helping popularize the alt rock genre. He has also been the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance since 2017.
Performer(s): |
Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
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Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums [Guest]
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Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
23 May 2005
Heavy Metal
'Tyranny Of Souls' is the seventh solo album released by Bruce Dickinson. This was his first solo album since rejoining Iron Maiden in 1999. The title track is somewhat based on Shakespeare's tragedy MacBeth, and includes direct quotes and lines from the play throughout the song and the cover art is one of the panels of 'Earthly Vanity And Divine Salvation', a work by renaissance artist Hans Memling.
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson has performed in the band across two stints, from 1981 to 1993 and from 1999 to the present day. He is known for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined British new wave heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name "Bruce Bruce" and performed on two studio records. He left Samson in 1981 to join Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno, and debuted on their 1982 album 'The Number of the Beast'. During his first tenure in the band, they issued a series of U.S. and U.K. platinum and gold albums in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Performer(s): |
Bruce Dickinson - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
23 February 2005
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Scott Travis - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
23 November 2004
Thrash Metal
'The Greater Of Two Evils' is the tenth album by Anthrax. It was the last Anthrax release prior to the band's reunion with Joey Belladonna and guitarist Dan Spitz. The album is made up of 14 songs from the band's early era that were first released between 1983 and 1990. These tracks have been re-recorded by Anthrax's 2004 lineup, with vocalist John Bush recording new versions of songs originally sung by Neil Turbin and Joey Belladonna. The final track listing was decided by a vote on the band's website. The track list was then recorded by the band "live" in the studio over two days. The album did not chart in the U.S., selling 3,400 copies in its first week.
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
John Bush - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
1 November 2004
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
14 September 2004
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[E.P.]
13 July 2004
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
3 May 2004
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album: Video]
20 April 2004
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
John Bush - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
2 February 2004
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
?? December 2003
Black Metal
Celtic Frost was a Swiss metal band from Zurich formed in June 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer and bassist Martin Eric Ain after terminating the band Hellhammer a month prior. They are remembered for their strong influence on the development of several varieties of extreme metal and for their avant-garde approach to music more generally. After the release of 'Vanity/Nemesis' (1990), the group temporarily disbanded. They then re-formed in 2001 and released the critically acclaimed 'Monotheist' (2006), and finally disbanded permanently following Fischer's departure in 2008. His following band, Triptykon, was seen as a continuation of the legacy Celtic Frost had left.
[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
25 November 2003
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
23 November 2003
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Per Wiberg - Keyboard [Guest]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
14 November 2003
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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Ian Moss - Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Universal Music Australia (UMA) (Region: Australia)
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[Album; Compilation]
11 November 2003
Alternative Rock
Performer(s): |
Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
23 September 2009
Nu Metal
Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band's music is marked by vocalist Fred Durst's angry vocal delivery and Borland's sonic experimentation. Guitarist Wes Borland's elaborate visual appearance, which includes face and body paint, masks, and uniforms, also plays a large role in Limp Bizkit's live shows. The band has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, sold 40 million records worldwide, and won several other awards.
Performer(s): |
Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
16 September 2003
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album; Live]
16 September 2003
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
9 September 2003
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Live]
23 June 2003
Thrash Metal
'Live Kreation' is a live album by Kreator.It contains 24 tracks recorded at various points during the band's extensive 2001/2002 tour.
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
5 June 2003
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Bob Rock - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
14 April 2003
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
14 April 2003
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Steven Wilson - Production [Producer]
|
Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K. / Europe)
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[Album]
27 February 2003
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
John Bush - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Dimebag Darrell - Guitar [Guest]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
5 November 2002
Death Metal
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
4 November 2002
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Steven Wilson - Production [Producer]
|
Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K. / Europe)
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[Album; Compilation]
15 October 2002
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
20 August 2002
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
1 July 2002
Rock
'Heathen Chemistry' is the fifth studio album by Oasis. It is the first Oasis studio album recorded with guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell, who both joined the band after work on previous album Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants (2000) had been completed. It is the last album to feature longtime drummer, Alan White, who left in early 2004, with Noel Gallagher citing White's lack of commitment to the band as the reason for leaving.
Performer(s): |
Liam Gallagher - Vocals [Member]
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Noel Gallagher - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
26 March 2002
Metal (Sludge)
Performer(s): |
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Member]
|
Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Member]
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Rex Brown - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
19 March 2002
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
27 November 2001
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
30 October 2001
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
[Album]
16 October 2001
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
[Album]
25 September 2001
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
11 September 2001
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
|
Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Executive Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
15 May 2001
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
27 February 2001
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Steven Wilson - Production [Producer]
|
Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K. / Europe)
|
[Album; Compilation]
26 December 2000
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
|
[Album; Compilation]
30 October 2000
Black Metal
'Preparing For War' is the first compilation album by Darkthrone. It features an number of unreleased demos and live tracks, mixed with previously releasd early material.
Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.
Label(s): |
Peaceville Records (Region: International)
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[Album; Compilation]
24 October 2000
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
[Album]
3 October 2000
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[E.P.]
8 February 2000
Death Metal
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album; Compilation]
23 November 1999
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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John Bush - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
|
Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
|
Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]
|
[Album; Live]
23 November 1999
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
|
Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
|
Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
26 October 1999
Post-Grunge Rock
Performer(s): |
Gavin Rossdale - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
18 October 1999
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
4 October 1999
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
21 September 1999
Grunge Rock
Christopher John Cornell (July 20, 1964 - May 18, 2017) was an American musician. He was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Cornell was the founder and frontman of Temple Of The Dog, a one-off tribute band dedicated to his late friend, musician Andrew Wood. Several music journalists, fan polls and fellow musicians have regarded Cornell as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Cornell struggled with depression for most of his life. He was found dead in his Detroit hotel room in the early hours of May 18, 2017, after performing at a Soundgarden concert an hour earlier at the Fox Theatre. His death was ruled as suicide by hanging.
Performer(s): |
Chris Cornell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
31 August 1999
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Marty Friedman - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album; Live]
6 July 1999
Classic Rock
'Live At Woodstock' is a posthumous live album by Jimi Hendrix. It documents most of his performance at the Woodstock Festival on August 18, 1969, and contains Hendrix's iconic interpretation of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and other songs from the original festival film and soundtrack album. Due to tuning issues not every song performed is included.
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album]
20 April 1999
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
4 April 1999
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
|
[Album; Live]
23 February 1999
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album; Compilation]
24 November 1998
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
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Location(s): |
The Record Plant (Sausalito) / The Plant Studios Some tracks |
[Album]
24 November 1998
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Jim Martin - Guitar [Guest]
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Jerry Cantrell - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
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Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Guest]
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Cliff Burton - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
|
Location(s): |
The Record Plant (Sausalito) / The Plant Studios Some tracks |
[Album; Compilation]
3 November 1998
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album; Compilation]
3 November 1998
Rock
Performer(s): |
Liam Gallagher - Vocals [Member]
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Noel Gallagher - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
Rockfield Studios Some tracks |
[Album]
20 October 1998
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Location(s): |
Rockfield Studios Studio tracks |
[Album]
10 October 1998
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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Label(s): |
Mushroom Records (Region: Australia)
|
[Album]
15 September 1998
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Location(s): |
[Album]
18 August 1998
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Label(s): |
Candlelight Records (Region: International)
|
[Album]
21 July 1998
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
John Bush - Vocals [Member]
|
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Guest]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
|
Dimebag Darrell - Guitar [Guest]
|
Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
9 June 1998
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
|
Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
2 June 1998
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Roger Glover - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
1 June 1998
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
5 May 1998
Grunge Rock
10 Minute Warning (also known as Ten Minute Warning) was a hardcore punk band from Seattle, Washington. They became famous locally as one of the first bands to adapt the popular punk sound to something slower and heavier, paving the way for grunge bands like Green River and Mother Love Bone before breaking up in 1984.
Performer(s): |
Chrisopher Blue - Vocals [Member]
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Paul Solger / Paul Dana - Guitar [Member]
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Duff McKagan - Guitar [Member]
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David Garrigues - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Greg Gilmore - Drums [Member]
|
Jack Endino - Production [Producer]
|
Charles Peterson - Photography [Additional]
|
Chrisopher Blue - Photography [Additional]
|
Label(s): |
Sub Pop (Region: U.S.A.)
|
[Album]
18 November 1997
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
|
Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
|
Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
28 October 1997
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Tim 'Ripper' Owens - Vocals [Member]
|
K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Scott Travis - Drums [Member]
|
[Album; Compilation]
7 October 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
27 September 1997
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album; Compilation]
16 September 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
|
Location(s): |
De Lane Lea Studios Some tracks. |
[Album]
22 July 1997
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
15 July 1997
Punk
'Static Age' was intended to be the debut studio album by Misfits. It was recorded in 1978, but the band could find a label interested in releasing it. It was not released in its entirety until 1997.
Misfits are an American punk rock band often recognized as the pioneers of the horror punk subgenre, blending punk and other musical influences with horror film themes and imagery. The group was founded in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey, U.S.A. by vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist Glenn Danzig. Over the next six years, Danzig and bassist Jerry Only were the group's main members through numerous personnel changes. During this period, they released several E.P.s and singles, and with Only's brother Doyle as guitarist, the albums Walk Among Us (1982) and Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood (1983), both considered touchstones of the early-1980s hardcore punk movement. The band has undergone many lineup changes over the years, with bassist Jerry Only being the group's only constant member.
[Album]
8 July 1997
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Paul Baloff - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
17 June 1997
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Marty Friedman - Guitar [Member]
|
Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
3 June 1997
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
1 May 1997
Heavy Metal
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson has performed in the band across two stints, from 1981 to 1993 and from 1999 to the present day. He is known for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined British new wave heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name "Bruce Bruce" and performed on two studio records. He left Samson in 1981 to join Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno, and debuted on their 1982 album 'The Number of the Beast'. During his first tenure in the band, they issued a series of U.S. and U.K. platinum and gold albums in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Performer(s): |
Bruce Dickinson - Vocals [Member]
|
Adrian Smith - Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
22 April 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Location(s): |
The Record Plant (N.Y.C.) Some tracks |
Electric Lady Studios Some tracks |
[Album; Live; Reissue]
22 April 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
[Album; Reissue]
22 April 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
|
Location(s): |
[Album; Reissue]
22 April 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
|
[Album; Reissue]
22 April 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
|
Location(s): |
[Album; Reissue]
22 April 1997
Classic Rock
James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
Performer(s): |
Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Noel Redding - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Mitch Mitchell - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
21 March 1997
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album]
11 November 1996
Post-Grunge Rock
Performer(s): |
Gavin Rossdale - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
24 June 1996
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Label(s): |
Candlelight Records (Region: International)
|
[Album]
4 June 1996
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
|
Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
|
Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
1 June 1996
Heavy Metal
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson has performed in the band across two stints, from 1981 to 1993 and from 1999 to the present day. He is known for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined British new wave heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name "Bruce Bruce" and performed on two studio records. He left Samson in 1981 to join Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno, and debuted on their 1982 album 'The Number of the Beast'. During his first tenure in the band, they issued a series of U.S. and U.K. platinum and gold albums in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Performer(s): |
Bruce Dickinson - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
28 May 1996
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Executive Production [Producer]
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[Album; Compilation]
19 March 1996
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
24 October 1995
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
John Bush - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Dimebag Darrell - Guitar [Guest]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
2 October 1995
Rock
Performer(s): |
Liam Gallagher - Vocals [Member]
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Noel Gallagher - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
19 September 1995
Metal (Sludge)
Performer(s): |
Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Member]
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Pepper Keenan - Guitar [Member]
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[E.P.; Compilation]
18 July 1995
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Marty Friedman - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
1 July 1995
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
8 June 1995
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Ice-T - Vocals [Guest]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Neil Murray - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Cozy Powell - Drums [Member]
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Ernie C. - Production [Producer]
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Label(s): |
I.R.S. Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
15 May 1995
Death Metal (Progressive)
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.
Performer(s): |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Candlelight Records (Region: Europe)
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Location(s): |
Fryshuset Studios Some tracks. |
[Album: Video]
5 April 1995
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
I.R.S. Records (Region: International)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
25 March 1995
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
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Trey Spruance - Guitar [Guest]
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Andy Wallace - Production [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Mixing [Producer]
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[Album]
21 March 1995
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
13 December 1994
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
15 November 1994
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
1 November 1994
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Marty Friedman - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
11 October 1994
Rock
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The band has been credited with "bridging the gap between heavy metal, rock and pop with style and ease". They have sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling American rock bands, and performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Bon Jovi was inducted into the U.K. Music Hall Of Fame in 2006, and into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2018.
Performer(s): |
Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
4 October 1994
Heavy Metal
Performer(s): |
Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
27 September 1994
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Paul Bostaph - Drums [Member]
|
Toby Wright - Production [Producer]
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Rick Rubin - Executive Production [Producer]
|
Toby Wright - Mixing [Producer]
|
[Album]
4 August 1994
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
Location(s): |
[Album]
7 June 1994
Alternative Rock
Performer(s): |
Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]
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Brendan O'Brien - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
5 April 1994
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
22 February 1994
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
Location(s): |
[Album]
17 February 1994
Black Metal
Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.
Label(s): |
Peaceville Records (Region: International)
|
[Album]
31 January 1994
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
|
Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
|
Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Bobby Rondinelli - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
I.R.S. Records (Region: International)
|
[Album]
1 July 1993
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Production [Producer]
|
[Album]
24 June 1993
Black Metal
Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.
Label(s): |
Peaceville Records (Region: International)
|
[Album]
15 June 1993
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Performer(s): |
Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
25 May 1993
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
John Bush - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
|
Dave Jerden - Production [Producer]
|
[E.P.]
25 May 1993
Heavy Metal
Performer(s): |
Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
|
Label(s): |
Def Jam Recordings / American Recordings (Region: International)
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Location(s): |
[E.P.]
3 May 1993
Black Metal (Progressive)
Enslaved is a Norwegian extreme metal band formed by Ivar Bjornson and Grutle Kjellson in Haugesund in 1991. They are currently based in Bergen. The band's lineup has changed many times over the years, and Bjornson and Kjellson have been the sole constant members. The band's music draws heavily on the Viking cultural and religious heritage of their home country of Norway for inspiration, and most of the band's lyrics relate to Norse mythology. Though they began as a traditional black metal band their sound has undergone significant changes over time resulting in a more progressive sound.
[Album; Compilation]
1 January 1993
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
[Album]
26 October 1992
Thrash Metal
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Noise International (Region: International)
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Location(s): |
[Album; Live; Soundtrack]
1 October 1992
Rock
'Last Stand (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 1984 concert film of the same name by Cold Chisel. It was the band's final appearances before breaking up. The soundtrack was not released until 8 years later.
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
29 September 1992
Alternative Rock
Performer(s): |
Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]
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Brendan O'Brien - Production [Producer]
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Brendan O'Brien - Mixing [Producer]
|
[Album]
17 August 1992
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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John Tempesta - Drums [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
4 August 1992
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Location(s): |
Morrisound Recording / Morrisound Studios Most tracks |
[Album]
14 July 1992
Heavy Metal
Performer(s): |
Rick Rubin - Executive Production [Producer]
|
Label(s): |
Def Jam Recordings / American Recordings (Region: International)
|
[Album]
14 July 1992
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Marty Friedman - Guitar [Member]
|
Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
22 June 1992
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
|
Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
|
Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
|
Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
|
Reinhold Mack (Mack) - Production [Producer]
|
Label(s): |
I.R.S. Records (Region: International)
|
Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
9 June 1992
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Paul Baloff - Vocals [Member]
|
Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
8 July 1992
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
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Jim Martin - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
26 February 1992
Black Metal
Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.
Label(s): |
Peaceville Records (Region: International)
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[Album; Compilation]
11 February 1992
Black Metal
Celtic Frost was a Swiss metal band from Zurich formed in June 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer and bassist Martin Eric Ain after terminating the band Hellhammer a month prior. They are remembered for their strong influence on the development of several varieties of extreme metal and for their avant-garde approach to music more generally. After the release of 'Vanity/Nemesis' (1990), the group temporarily disbanded. They then re-formed in 2001 and released the critically acclaimed 'Monotheist' (2006), and finally disbanded permanently following Fischer's departure in 2008. His following band, Triptykon, was seen as a continuation of the legacy Celtic Frost had left.
[Album]
5 November 1991
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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John Tempesta - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
22 October 1991
Death Metal
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Performer(s): |
Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Live]
21 October 1991
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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Brendan O'Brien - Mixing [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Def Jam Recordings / American Recordings (Region: International)
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[Album]
23 September 1991
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album]
12 August 1991
Thrash Metal
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
25 June 1991
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
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[Album; Live]
4 February 1991
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
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Jim Martin - Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
13 January 1991
Black Metal
Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.
Label(s): |
Peaceville Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
6 November 1990
Thrash Metal
'Coma Of Souls' is the fifth studio album by Kreator. It was the band's first release with guitarist Frank 'Blackfire' Gosdzik (formerly of Sodom), and would be the last album before the band began experimenting with influences from other musical genres.
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Noise International (Region: International)
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[Album]
9 October 1990
Thrash Metal
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Production [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Mixing [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Def Jam Recordings / American Recordings (Region: International)
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[Album]
1 October 1990
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
24 September 1990
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Marty Friedman - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
11 September 1990
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
6 September 1990
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Scott Travis - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
21 August 1990
Thrash Metal
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
20 August 1990
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Neil Murray - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Cozy Powell - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
I.R.S. Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
13 August 1990
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album]
26 June 1990
Heavy Metal
Performer(s): |
Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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Brendan O'Brien - Engineering [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Def Jam Recordings / American Recordings (Region: International)
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[Album]
21 June 1990
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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John Tempesta - Drums [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
1 May 1990
Heavy Metal
'Tattooed Millionaire' is the debut solo studio album by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. The album project began when Dickinson was asked to record a song for 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'. Collaborating with future Iron Maiden guitarist Janick Gers, Dickinson began creating a solo album which was fundamentally different from his works with Iron Maiden, with a hard rock sound that is less progressive. The album yielded four Top 40 singles in the U.K.
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson has performed in the band across two stints, from 1981 to 1993 and from 1999 to the present day. He is known for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined British new wave heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name "Bruce Bruce" and performed on two studio records. He left Samson in 1981 to join Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno, and debuted on their 1982 album 'The Number of the Beast'. During his first tenure in the band, they issued a series of U.S. and U.K. platinum and gold albums in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Performer(s): |
Bruce Dickinson - Vocals [Member]
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Janick Gers - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
11 April 1990
Black Metal
Celtic Frost was a Swiss metal band from Zurich formed in June 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer and bassist Martin Eric Ain after terminating the band Hellhammer a month prior. They are remembered for their strong influence on the development of several varieties of extreme metal and for their avant-garde approach to music more generally. After the release of 'Vanity/Nemesis' (1990), the group temporarily disbanded. They then re-formed in 2001 and released the critically acclaimed 'Monotheist' (2006), and finally disbanded permanently following Fischer's departure in 2008. His following band, Triptykon, was seen as a continuation of the legacy Celtic Frost had left.
[Album]
16 February 1990
Death Metal
'Spiritual Healing' is the third studio album by Death. It is the band's only album to feature both guitarist James Murphy and bassist Terry Butler and the last to feature drummer Bill Andrews.
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Performer(s): |
James Murphy - Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
12 September 1989
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Slash (Saul Hudson) - Guitar [Guest]
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[Album]
3 July 1989
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Mike Patton - Vocals [Member]
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Jim Martin - Guitar [Member]
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Mike Bordin - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
19 June 1989
Thrash Metal
'Extreme Aggression' is the fourth studio album by Kreator. While the band had already gained a sizeable following in the US due to their 1988 tour with the crossover thrash band D.R.I., this album introduced many American fans to Kreator, primarily through heavy rotation of the 'Betrayer' music video on MTV's Headbangers Ball, which was partly shot at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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Randy Burns - Production [Producer]
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Randy Burns - Engineering [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Noise International (Region: International)
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[Album]
24 April 1989
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Brian May - Guitar [Guest]
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Laurence Cottle - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Cozy Powell - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
I.R.S. Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
17 April 1989
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album]
15 February 1989
Thrash Metal
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
16 November 1988
Death Metal
'Leprosy' is the second studio album by Death. The album is notable in its different tone and quality from the band's 1987 debut, as it is the first example of Scott Burns' work heard on many of the death metal and grindcore albums of that era. It is the first album to feature drummer Bill Andrews and the only one to feature guitarist Rick Rozz. In a poll by the German Rock Hard magazine, it was voted the number one of the 25 most important death metal albums of all time.
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Location(s): |
[Album]
18 September 1988
Thrash Metal
'State Of Euphoria' is the fourth album by Anthrax. The majority of the album's music was composed by drummer Charlie Benante while lyrics were composed by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian. The album reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart in late 1988 and was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 8, 1989.
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
7 September 1988
Thrash Metal
'...And Justice For All' is the fourth studio album by Metallica. It was the first Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. It was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. It was successful in the United States, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, and was certified 8? platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Elektra Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Vertigo Records (Region: Europe)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
1 September 1989
Black Metal
Celtic Frost was a Swiss metal band from Zurich formed in June 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer and bassist Martin Eric Ain after terminating the band Hellhammer a month prior. They are remembered for their strong influence on the development of several varieties of extreme metal and for their avant-garde approach to music more generally. After the release of 'Vanity/Nemesis' (1990), the group temporarily disbanded. They then re-formed in 2001 and released the critically acclaimed 'Monotheist' (2006), and finally disbanded permanently following Fischer's departure in 2008. His following band, Triptykon, was seen as a continuation of the legacy Celtic Frost had left.
[Album]
30 August 1988
Heavy Metal
Performer(s): |
Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Def Jam Recordings / American Recordings (Region: International)
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[Album]
5 July 1988
Thrash Metal
'South Of Heaven' is the fourth studio album by Slayer. Given the innovative speed metal pace of their previous album 'Reign In Blood', Slayer deliberately slowed the tempo on 'South Of Heaven' and used undistorted guitars and toned-down vocals. It reached number 57 on the Billboard 200.
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Engineering [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Mixing [Producer]
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[Album]
19 May 1988
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Mark Knopfler - Guitar [Guest]
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Ronnie Wood - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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[Album]
21 March 1988
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[Album]
18 January 1988
Thrash Metal
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
1 November 1987
Heavy Metal
'The Eternal Idol' is the thirteenth studio album by Black Sabbath. It is the first Black Sabbath album to feature vocalist Tony Martin. It spent six weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at 168.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Guest]
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Eric Singer - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
7 October 1987
Thrash Metal
'Pleasures Of The Flesh' is the second album by Exodus. It is the group's first album to feature Steve Souza on vocals after Paul Baloff was fired from the band.
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Combat Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Location(s): |
[E.P.]
1 October 1987
Alternative Rock
Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
[E.P.]
?? September 1987
Thrash Metal
'I'm The Man' is the second E.P. by Anthrax. Later cited as being hugely influential, the title track is considered among the first rap-metal songs ever recorded. It is novelty song that parodies the style of Beastie Boys. Its main guitar riff is based on the melody of the Jewish folk song 'Hava Nagila' (as guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, as well as all the members of Beastie Boys, are Jewish).
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
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[E.P.]
21 August 1987
Thrash Metal
'The $5.98 E.P., Garage Days Re-Revisited' (released on CD as 'The $9.98 CD, Garage Days Re-Revisited') is the first E.P. by Metallica. It consists of covers of late-'70s and early-'80s New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) bands and punk rock music rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the group's first release following the death of bassist Cliff Burton and the first to feature his successor, Jason Newsted.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Elektra Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Mercury Records (Region: Europe)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
25 May 1987
Death Metal
'Scream Bloody Gore' is the debut album by Death. It is considered by many to be the first true death metal record. Chuck Schuldiner, the band's founder and leader, performed guitar, bass and vocals, and composed all tracks on the album.
Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 under the name Mantas. The band is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal. The band's 1987 debut album, 'Scream Bloody Gore', has been widely regarded as one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more complex technical style later. The band disbanded after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001.
Performer(s): |
Chris Reifert - Drums [Member]
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Randy Burns - Production [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Under One Flag (Region: U.K.)
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[Album]
23 April 1987
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Jim Martin - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
20 April 1987
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
27 March 1987
Thrash Metal
'Among The Living' is the third album by Anthrax. The album is dedicated to Cliff Burton of Metallica, who died in a bus accident six months before its release while Metallica were on tour with Anthrax as the opening act. Veteran engineer Eddie Kramer, at his first venture with a thrash metal act, co-produced the album. Recording proceeded smoothly, but different visions for the sound of the final release created disagreements between Anthrax and the producer during the audio mixing. The album was critically acclaimed, and promoted the band among the "Big Four" of thrash metal.
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Island Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
12 January 1987
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
20 November 1986
Thrash Metal
'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?' is the second studio album by Megadeth. The project was originally handled by Combat Records, resulting in the original mix of the album being co-produced by Randy Burns. Capitol Records then bought the rights to the album and hired another producer named Paul Lani to mix it himself. The recording of the album was difficult for the band, because of the ongoing drug issues the members had at the time. Drummer Gar Samuelson and guitarist Chris Poland were fired shortly after the album's promotional tour for drug abuse. It is often regarded as a thrash metal classic and as an album that gave prominence to extreme metal. It has been featured in several publications' best album lists, including Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die and Martin Popoff's Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time.
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Randy Burns - Production [Producer]
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Randy Burns - Engineering [Producer]
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[Album]
1 November 1986
Thrash Metal
'Pleasure To Kill' is the second studio album by Kreator. It is widely considered a landmark thrash metal classic, along with many other thrash albums released in 1986. The production is raw, adding to the brutal nature of the music. Due to this it played a considerable role in the development of many extreme metal subgenres and death metal bands, such as Cannibal Corpse citing the album as an influence.
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Noise International (Region: International)
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[Album]
7 October 1986
Thrash Metal
'Reign In Blood' is the third studio album by Slayer. The album was the band's first collaboration with producer Rick Rubin, whose input helped the band's sound evolve. The release date of the album was delayed because of concerns regarding the lyrical subject matter of the opening track 'Angel Of Death', which refers to Josef Mengele and describes acts such as human experimentation that he committed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. The band's members stated that they did not condone Nazism and were merely interested in the subject. It was well received by both critics and fans, and is often mentioned among the greatest heavy metal albums ever recorded.
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Engineering [Producer]
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Andy Wallace - Mixing [Producer]
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[Album]
23 June 1986
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[E.P.]
?? May 1986
Black Metal
Celtic Frost was a Swiss metal band from Zurich formed in June 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer and bassist Martin Eric Ain after terminating the band Hellhammer a month prior. They are remembered for their strong influence on the development of several varieties of extreme metal and for their avant-garde approach to music more generally. After the release of 'Vanity/Nemesis' (1990), the group temporarily disbanded. They then re-formed in 2001 and released the critically acclaimed 'Monotheist' (2006), and finally disbanded permanently following Fischer's departure in 2008. His following band, Triptykon, was seen as a continuation of the legacy Celtic Frost had left.
[Album]
14 April 1986
Heavy Metal
'Turbo' is the eleventh album by Judas Priest. The album is notable for the band's change to a commercial glam metal sound, that had them using synthesizers for the first time.
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave Holland - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
3 March 1986
Thrash Metal
'Master Of Puppets' is the third studio album by Metallica, released on March 3. It was the band's final album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident in Sweden during the album's promotional tour. It peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised its music and political lyrics. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential metal albums of all time, and is credited with consolidating the American thrash metal scene. It was certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping six million copies in the United States, and was later certified six times platinum by Music Canada and platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). In 2015 it became the first metal recording to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Cliff Burton - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Elektra Records (Region: U.S.A. / Australia)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
23 January 1986
Heavy Metal
'Seventh Star' is the fourteenth album by Black Sabbath. It features founding guitarist Tony Iommi alongside musicians Geoff Nicholls, Eric Singer, and Dave Spitz, playing keyboards, drums, and bass, respectively, and Glenn Hughes, ex-Deep Purple and ex-Trapeze vocalist, as lead singer. The album was the group's first release without bassist and primary lyricist Geezer Butler, who left the band in 1984 after the Born Again tour. It was originally written, recorded, and intended to be the first solo album by Iommi. Because of the pressures from Warner Bros. Records and the prompting of band manager Don Arden, the record was billed as 'Black Sabbath featuring Tony Iommi'.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Glenn Hughes - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Dave 'The Beast' Spitz - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Guest]
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Eric Singer - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
?? November 1985
Alternative Rock
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. They officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour.
Performer(s): |
Jim Martin - Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Compilation]
1 November 1985
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
[Album]
30 October 1985
Thrash Metal
'Spreading The Disease' is the second studio album by Anthrax. It was the band's first album to feature vocalist Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello (but both had featured on the 'Armed And Dangerous' E.P. earlier in the year).
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]
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Alex Perialis - Engineering [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Island Records (Region: International)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
28 October 1985
Black Metal
Celtic Frost was a Swiss metal band from Zurich formed in June 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer and bassist Martin Eric Ain after terminating the band Hellhammer a month prior. They are remembered for their strong influence on the development of several varieties of extreme metal and for their avant-garde approach to music more generally. After the release of 'Vanity/Nemesis' (1990), the group temporarily disbanded. They then re-formed in 2001 and released the critically acclaimed 'Monotheist' (2006), and finally disbanded permanently following Fischer's departure in 2008. His following band, Triptykon, was seen as a continuation of the legacy Celtic Frost had left.
[Album]
1 October 1985
Thrash Metal
'Endless Pain' is the debut studio album by Kreator. The album combines elements of black metal and thrash metal, ultimately creating a black-metal influenced thrash sound inspired by bands like Venom, Mercyful Fate, and Bathory. Both guitarist Mille Petrozza and drummer Jurgen 'Ventor' Reil share vocal duties.
Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Noise International (Region: International)
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[Album]
12 June 1985
Thrash Metal
'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!' is the debut studio album by Megadeth, released on Combat Records. The band was given $8,000 by the label to record and produce the album, but after spending half of the album's budget on drugs, alcohol and food, the band was forced to fire their original producer and produce the album themselves. Despite the resulting poor production, the album was a well-received effort that obtained strong reviews in various music publications. The album played an essential role in establishing thrash metal as an authentic subgenre of heavy metal music.
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Performer(s): |
Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Combat Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
25 April 1985
Thrash Metal
'Bonded By Blood' is the debut studio album by Exodus. Although the album was completed in the summer of 1984, it was not released until 1985 due to issues their record label. It is considered one of the most influential thrash metal albums of all time. This is also the only full-length studio album of Exodus to feature Paul Baloff on vocals.
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Exodus is notable for early on including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Gary Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions. Along with Metallica, they are often credited as pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the region's so-called "big six" alongside Testament, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence. They have sold over five million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Paul Baloff - Vocals [Member]
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Gary Holt - Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Combat Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Roadrunner Records / Roadracer Records (Region: Europe)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
8 April 1985
Thrash Metal
'Hell Awaits' is the second studio album by Slayer. Musically, the album features the band's most progressive and diverse work compared to their previous releases, and according to Kerry King, he and Jeff Hanneman were very into band Mercyful Fate at the time, which then led to the longer and more progressive songs.
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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[E.P.]
?? February 1985
Thrash Metal
'Armed And Dangerous' is the first E.P. by Anthrax. This is the first Anthrax release to feature Joey Belladonna on vocals and Frank Bello on bass guitar.
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
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Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]
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Alex Perialis - Engineering [Producer]
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Location(s): |
[Album; Live]
?? November 1984
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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[E.P.]
16 November 1984
Thrash Metal
'Live Undead' is the first E.P. by Slayer. It was supposedly recorded live in New York City in front of a room of people, but it has been questioned by both critics and authors that the audience sound may or may not actually be faked.
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Metal Blade Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
1 September 1984
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[E.P.]
4 August 1984
Thrash Metal
'Haunting The Chapel' is an E.P. released by Slayer. During the recording sessions drummer Dave Lombardo first had a double bass drum added to his kit. Although originally featuring three songs, the E.P. evidenced a marked evolution from the style of their previous album, 'Show No Mercy', and is considered the first demonstration of the band's "classic" style displayed on later albums.
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Roadrunner Records / Roadracer Records (Region: Europe)
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Metal Blade Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
27 July 1984
Thrash Metal
'Ride The Lightning' is the second studio album by Metallica, released by the independent label Megaforce Records. Whilst still rooted in the thrash metal genre, the album showcased the band's developing musical maturity and lyrical sophistication, partially because bassist Cliff Burton he had more input in the songwriting. It was the last album to feature songwriting contributions from former lead guitarist Dave Mustaine.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Cliff Burton - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
1 April 1984
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
27 March 1984
Rock
David Jon Gilmour [CBE] (born 6 March 1946) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, who is a member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him number 28 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was also voted number 36 in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009.
Performer(s): |
David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
?? February 1984
Thrash Metal
'Fistful Of Metal' is the debut studio album by Anthrax. This is the band's only album to feature original frontman Neil Turbin and original bassist Dan Lilker, who were replaced by Matt Fallon (and eventually by third vocalist Joey Belladonna) and Frank Bello, respectively.
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.
Performer(s): |
Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
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Neil Turbin - Vocals [Member]
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Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
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Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]
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Alex Perialis - Engineering [Producer]
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Alex Perialis - Mastering [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Roadrunner Records / Roadracer Records (Region: Europe)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
4 January 1984
Heavy Metal
'Defenders Of The Faith' is the ninth studio album by Judas Priest. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave Holland - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
3 December 1983
Thrash Metal
'Show No Mercy' is the debut studio album by Slayer. The band self-financed their full-length debut, combining the savings of vocalist Tom Araya, who was employed as a respiratory therapist, and money borrowed from guitarist Kerry King's father. Touring extensively promoting the album, the band brought close friends and family members along the trip, who helped backstage with lighting and sound. Although the album was criticized for its poor production quality, it became Metal Blade's highest-selling release.
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. Slayer sold over 5 million albums in the United States, and over 20 million worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Tom Araya - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jeff Hanneman - Guitar [Member]
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Kerry King - Guitar [Member]
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Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Metal Blade Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
7 August 1983
Heavy Metal
'Born Again' is the thirteenth album by Black Sabbath. It is the only album the group recorded with lead vocalist Ian Gillan, best known for his work with Deep Purple. It was also the last Black Sabbath album for nine years to feature original bassist Geezer Butler and the last to feature original drummer Bill Ward. The album has received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success upon its 1983 release, reaching No. 4 in the U.K. charts.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Guest]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
25 July 1983
Thrash Metal
'Kill 'Em All' is the debut studio album by Metallica, released by the independent label Megaforce Records. It is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal, fusing New Wave of British Heavy Metal riffs with hardcore punk tempos. The album did not enter the Billboard 200 until 1986, when it peaked at number 155, following Metallica's commercial success with its third studio album 'Master Of Puppets'.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.
Performer(s): |
James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Cliff Burton - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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Alex Perialis - Mastering [Producer]
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Label(s): |
Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Music For Nations (Region: U.K.)
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Location(s): |
[Album]
14 April 1983
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album; Live]
?? December 1982
Heavy Metal
'Live Evil' is the first officialy santioned live album by Black Sabbath. It peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
17 July 1982
Heavy Metal
'Screaming For Vengeance' is the eighth studio album by Judas Priest. Considered the band's commercial breakthrough in North America, it has been certified double platinum in the United States and platinum in Canada.
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave Holland - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
1 March 1982
Rock
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
4 November 1981
Heavy Metal
'Mob Rules' is the eleventh album by Black Sabbath. It was the second album to feature lead singer Ronnie James Dio and the first with drummer Vinny Appice. Neither musician would appear on a Black Sabbath studio album again until the 1992 album 'Dehumanizer'.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Guest]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
1 November 1981
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
19 September 1980
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album; Live]
1 July 1980
Heavy Metal
'Live At Last' is the first live album by Black Sabbath. Despite its wide distribution and success (it peaked at No. 5 on the U.K. Albums Chart), the album was released without the permission or knowledge of the band. The album was, however, technically released legally by the band's former manager Patrick Meehan who owned the rights to the recording. It was re-released with the approval of the band in 2002 as part of the two-disc 'Past Lives' set.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
2 June 1980
Rock
'East' is the third studio album by Cold Chisel. The album peaked at No. 2 and spent 63 weeks on the national chart. It was the biggest-selling Australian album release of the year. It was the only Cold Chisel album to chart in America, reaching 171 on the Billboard 200. It also reached number 32 on the New Zealand charts.
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
1 April 1980
Heavy Metal
'Heaven And Hell' is the ninth studio album by Black Sabbath. It was the first album to feature vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who replaced original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 1979. The album was a commercial success, particularly in the United States, where it reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum for one million sales. In the U.K. it sold well enough to be certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry in April 1982.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Guest]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
18 August 1979
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Mark Knopfler - Guitar [Guest]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
18 May 1979
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[E.P.]
20 November 1978
Rock
'You're Thirteen, You're Beautiful, And You're Mine' is a live E.P. by Cold Chisel. It was recorded at the Regent Theatre in Sydney in October 1978.
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
28 September 1978
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
25 May 1978
Rock
David Jon Gilmour [CBE] (born 6 March 1946) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, who is a member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him number 28 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was also voted number 36 in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009.
Performer(s): |
David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
24 April 1978
Rock
'Cold Chisel' is the debut album by Cold Chisel. It spent 23 weeks in the Australian charts, peaking at number 38.
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973. The group disbanded in late 1983 but subsequently reformed several times. Musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that they became "one of Australia's best-loved groups" as well as "one of the best live bands", fusing "a combination of rockabilly, hard rock and rough-house soul'n'blues that was defiantly Australian in outlook." Cold Chisel's popularity is almost entirely confined to Australia and New Zealand, with their songs and musicianship highlighting working class life.
Performer(s): |
Jimmy Barnes - Vocals [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
10 February 1978
Heavy Metal
'Stained Class' is the fourth studio album by Judas Priest. It is the first of three Judas Priest albums recorded with drummer Les Binks, as well as the first to feature the band's now well-known logo in the artwork. Musically it is considered the album on which the band honed many of the elements of their hard-edged signature sound, dispensing with most of the progressive and blues rock overtones and softer ballads of previous efforts. The album features such notable tracks as 'Exciter', considered an early precursor to speed metal and thrash metal, and a cover version of 'Better By You, Better Than Me' by Spooky Tooth, which became the subject of an infamous civil suit in 1990 which alleged the song subliminally influenced two teenaged boys to make a suicide pact. Upon release it was a modest commercial success, reaching number 27 on the U.K. Albums Chart and becoming the band's first album to enter the U.S. Billboard 200; it was eventually certified gold in the latter country. Retrospectively, it is regarded by some as one of the most important and influential albums in the development of heavy metal and one of Judas Priest's best records.
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
23 April 1977
Heavy Metal
'Sin After Sin' is the third studio album by Judas Priest. Produced by Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, it was the band's major label debut, their first album for the label, and their only album to feature drummer Simon Phillips, a studio musician who replaced original drummer Alan Moore for the recording sessions.
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
14 January 1977
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
26 September 1976
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
|
[Album; Compilation]
20 May 1976
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
23 March 1976
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
23 January 1976
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album; Compilation]
1 December 1975
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
10 October 1975
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
David Coverdale - Vocals [Member]
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Glenn Hughes - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
28 July 1975
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
7 March 1975
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
|
[Album]
17 January 1975
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
6 September 1974
Heavy Metal
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1969. Rob Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton have been a major influence on many heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band struggled with indifferent record production and a lack of major commercial success until 1980, when the album 'British Steel' brought them notable mainstream attention. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
Performer(s): |
Rob Halford - Vocals [Member]
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K.K. Downing - Guitar [Member]
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Glenn Tipton - Guitar [Member]
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Ian Hill - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
24 May 1974
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
1 December 1973
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
|
[Album]
6 November 1973
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
14 October 1973
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
13 April 1973
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
26 January 1973
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
25 September 1972
Heavy Metal
'Vol. 4' is the fourth studio album by Black Sabbath. It was the first album by the band not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
|
Location(s): |
[Album]
16 June 1972
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
1 March 1972
Classic Rock
'Machine Head' is the sixth studio album by Deep Purple. It is the band's third album to feature the Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice. It became the band's most commercially successful album, topping the charts in several countries, including the U.K. Influential in the development of heavy metal, it continues to be viewed favourably by music critics and has been reissued several times.
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
17 December 1971
Classic Rock
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Performer(s): |
David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
|
[Album]
21 July 1971
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
|
Label(s): |
Warner Bros. Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Vertigo Records (Region: Europe)
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[Album]
1 July 1971
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
[Album]
15 April 1971
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
[Album; Compilation]
15 November 1970
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
[Album]
21 October 1970
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
|
[Album]
18 September 1970
Heavy Metal
'Paranoid' is the second studio album by Black Sabbath. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time, often cited as a key influence for the development of the genre as well as one of its earliest albums. It was ranked number one on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Metal Albums Of All Time" in 2017 and number 139 on its The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list in 2020. It was the band's only album to top the U.K. Albums Chart until the release of '13' in 2013.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
Performer(s): |
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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Label(s): |
Warner Bros. Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Vertigo Records (Region: Europe)
|
[Album]
3 June 1970
Classic Rock
'In Rock' is the fourth studio album by Deep Purple. It was the first studio album recorded by the Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice. It was the band's breakthrough album in Europe and peaked at No. 4 in the U.K., remaining in the charts for over a year. By contrast, it underperformed in the U.S., where the band's Mark I albums had been more successful. The album has continued to attract critical praise as a key early example of the hard rock and heavy metal genres.
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Performer(s): |
Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Location(s): |
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15 May 1970
Progressive Rock
King Crimson were an English progressive rock band formed in 1968 in London. The band drew inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical, jazz, folk, heavy metal, gamelan, blues, industrial, electronic, experimental music and new wave. They exerted a strong influence on the early 1970s progressive rock movement, including on contemporaries such as Yes and Genesis, and continue to inspire subsequent generations of artists across multiple genres. They earned a large cult following.
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Atlantic Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
15 February 1970
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
[Album]
13 February 1970
Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
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Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Bill Ward - Drums [Member]
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Vertigo Records (Region: Europe)
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Warner Bros. Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album; Live]
20 December 1969
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jon Lord - Keyboard [Member]
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Ian Paice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
10 October 1969
Progressive Rock
King Crimson were an English progressive rock band formed in 1968 in London. The band drew inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical, jazz, folk, heavy metal, gamelan, blues, industrial, electronic, experimental music and new wave. They exerted a strong influence on the early 1970s progressive rock movement, including on contemporaries such as Yes and Genesis, and continue to inspire subsequent generations of artists across multiple genres. They earned a large cult following.
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Island Records (Region: U.K.)
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Atlantic Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
21 June 1969
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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Rod Evans - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Nick Simper - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jon Lord - Keyboard [Member]
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Ian Paice - Drums [Member]
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Harvest (Region: International)
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[Album]
1 June 1969
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
[Album]
9 April 1969
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
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Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
11 December 1968
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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Rod Evans - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Nick Simper - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jon Lord - Keyboard [Member]
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Ian Paice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
11 July 1968
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
[Album]
1 July 1968
Classic Rock
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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Rod Evans - Vocals [Member]
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Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
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Nick Simper - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Jon Lord - Keyboard [Member]
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Ian Paice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
27 December 1967
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
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Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
25 September 1967
Classic Rock
'Strange Days' is the second studio album by The Doors. It arrived only eight months after their self-titled debut album. After the latter's successful release, the band started experimenting with both new and old material in early 1967 for their second record. Upon release, It reached number three on the U.S. Billboard 200, and eventually earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
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[Album; Compilation]
27 March 1967
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
Performer(s): |
Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
4 January 1967
Classic Rock
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
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Elektra Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
22 March 1965
Classic Rock
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
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Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave Ellefson - Bass Guitar [Member]
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