On This Day in Metal September 25, 1972 Black Sabbath released the GREAT album “Vol. 4” Featuring classics like “Snowblind,” “Supernaut,” “Changes” and “Tomorrow’s Dream.” A true heavy metal masterpiece that still sounds incredible today. What’s your favourite track from “Vol. 4”? #ThisDayInMetal #BlackSabbath #Vol4 #HeavyMetal #Metal

A Lament From Faraway Time: An Exclusive Interview With Ville Friman of Insomnium What happens when one of melodic death metal’s incredible songwriters is also a university professor and microbiology researcher? We sat down with Insomnium’s Ville Friman to talk about the band’s upcoming album Netherworlds, songwriting, his academic career, classic Opeth influences, touring, and much more. Plus, you can WATCH the full interview! @insomniumband Read and watch it now on This Day In Metal. thisdayinmetal.com/a-lament-…

On This Day in Metal September 25, 2011 Slipknot delivered an unforgettable, emotionally charged performance of “Duality” at Rock in Rio in Brazil before roughly 100,000 fans. The show marked the culmination of their Memorial World Tour, their first run of live shows following the tragic passing of founding bassist Paul Gray in 2010. When the opening drums of “Duality” kicked in, the massive crowd erupted, singing every word with Corey Taylor. A powerful moment of healing, resilience and Slipknot’s enduring legacy. #ThisDayInMetal #Slipknot #Duality #RockInRio #CoreyTaylor

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On This Day in Metal — September 24, 1985 Mötley Crüe’s tour in support of their album “Theatre of Pain” rolled into Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana, with Bay Area hard rockers Y&T joining them as support. Were you there for this show? 🤘 #ThisDayInMetal #MotleyCrue #YT #TheatreOfPain #MetalHistory

I’m raising money for Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, which supports communities through education, workforce development, and fighting hunger. As a lifelong metal fan, I’m proud to support a cause that gives back and helps make a difference. Every donation, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated. #Metallica instagram.com/linking/fundra…

On This Day in Metal September 24th, 2007 Down released their third studio album, “Over the Under” (also known as “Down III: Over the Under”). Featuring Phil Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower and Rex Brown, the album delivers Down’s signature blend of heavy metal, sludge metal and Southern rock. The album features tracks including “Three Suns and One Star,” “On March the Saints,” “The Path,” “Never Try” and “Mourn.” What’s your favourite track? #ThisDayInMetal #Down #OverTheUnder #DownIII #HeavyMetal

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On This Day in Metal September 24th, 1990 AC/DC released the album “The Razors Edge” Featuring classics like “Thunderstruck,” “Moneytalks” and “Are You Ready,” the album became one of AC/DC’s biggest releases. What’s your favourite track from The Razors Edge? #ThisDayInMetal #ACDC #TheRazorsEdge #Thunderstruck #HeavyMetal

On This Day in Metal September 24, 1990 Megadeth released the GREAT album “Rust in Peace” — an absolute thrash metal classic featuring “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,” “Hangar 18,” “Take No Prisoners,” and “Tornado of Souls.” One of the greatest metal albums ever made! What’s your favourite track? #ThisDayInMetal #Megadeth #RustInPeace #ThrashMetal #Metal

On This Day in Metal September 23rd, 2008 Metal Church released their ninth studio album, “This Present Wasteland.” The album features tracks like “The Company of Sorrow,” “The Perfect Crime,” “Deeds of a Dead Soul,” “Monster,” “A War Never Won” and “Breathe Again.” What’s your favourite track from “This Present Wasteland”? #MetalChurch #ThisPresentWasteland #ThePerfectCrime #HeavyMetal #Metal

On This Day in Metal September 23, 1993 Paradise Lost released their landmark album “Icon,” a defining record that helped shape the gothic metal sound of the ’90s. Dark, heavy and atmospheric, “Icon” remains one of the band’s most celebrated albums. What’s your favourite track from “Icon”? #ParadiseLost #Icon #GothicMetal #DoomMetal #ThisDayInMetal

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On This Day in Metal September 23, 1990 ☢️ 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐡 released “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,” the explosive lead single from their legendary fourth studio album, “Rust in Peace.” The track featured the classic Rust in Peace lineup of Dave Mustaine on vocals and guitar, David Ellefson on bass, Marty Friedman on lead guitar, and Nick Menza on drums. One of the most iconic songs in thrash metal history! Is this your favourite Megadeth song? #ThisDayInMetal #Megadeth #DaveMustaine #MartyFriedman #DavidEllefson

On This Day in Metal September 23, 1997 Dream Theater released the album “Falling Into Infinity.” Featuring tracks like “You Not Me,” “Peruvian Skies,” “Hollow Years” and “Trial of Tears,” the album showcased another chapter in the progressive metal giants’ evolution. What’s your favourite track from “Falling Into Infinity”? #ThisDayInMetal #DreamTheater #FallingIntoInfinity #ProgressiveMetal #Metal

On This Day in Metal September 23, 1983 Mötley Crüe released the GREAT album “Shout at the Devil” One of the defining albums of the ’80s metal scene, packed with classic tracks like “Looks That Kill,” “Too Young to Fall in Love” and “Shout at the Devil.” What’s your favourite track? #ThisDayInMetal #MotleyCrue #ShoutAtTheDevil #HeavyMetal #Metal

On This Day in Metal September 21, 2026 Judas Priest performed at London’s Eventim Apollo for the final night of their Faithkeepers Tour, but for the first time since Ian Hill joined the band in 1970, he wasn’t on stage. Hill was forced to miss the show after badly damaging a tendon in his left arm. Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer stepped in on bass, with Nevermore as special guests. Watch Judas Priest perform “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” from this historic show below! Video Credit: talesfromthepoweragelive #ThisDayInMetal #JudasPriest #IanHill #Nevermore #FaithkeepersTour