Slayer release Haunting the Chapel, their first official EP. Issued by Metal Blade Records, this L.A. speed/thrash metal classic helped define the aggressive sound that would influence extreme metal.
Slayer release Haunting the Chapel, their first official EP. Issued by Metal Blade Records, this L.A. speed/thrash metal classic helped define the aggressive sound that would influence extreme metal.
Coroner release R.I.P., their official full-length debut album. The Swiss technical thrash power trio set a new standard with complex riffs and precision, making a strong impact on the metal scene.
Coroner release R.I.P., their official full-length debut album. The Swiss technical thrash power trio set a new standard with complex riffs and precision, making a strong impact on the metal scene.
Celtic Frost release Into the Pandemonium, their second official full-length album. Known for its experimental approach, the Swiss extreme metal band pushed genre boundaries with this landmark Noise Records release.
Celtic Frost release Into the Pandemonium, their second official full-length album. Known for its experimental approach, the Swiss extreme metal band pushed genre boundaries with this landmark Noise Records release.
Aerosmith release Classics Live II, a live compilation album capturing the raw energy of their performances. The album highlights key moments from their career up to that point, appealing to fans of classic rock.
Aerosmith release Classics Live II, a live compilation album capturing the raw energy of their performances. The album highlights key moments from their career up to that point, appealing to fans of classic rock.
Van Halen release Poundcake, their 36th single. The song topped the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, becoming a major hit and a staple of their early ’90s rock sound.
Van Halen release Poundcake, their 36th single. The song topped the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, becoming a major hit and a staple of their early ’90s rock sound.
Black Sabbath release TV Crimes, the first single from their 16th studio album Dehumanizer. The track marks a heavy return with a darker, aggressive sound during the era featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals.
Black Sabbath release TV Crimes, the first single from their 16th studio album Dehumanizer. The track marks a heavy return with a darker, aggressive sound during the era featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals.
The Runaways, the debut album by the American all-female rock band The Runaways, was released. Marking the arrival of a fierce new force in rock, the album showcased raw energy and rebellious spirit that would influence future generations.
The Runaways, the debut album by the American all-female rock band The Runaways, was released. Marking the arrival of a fierce new force in rock, the album showcased raw energy and rebellious spirit that would influence future generations.
Misfits release the 7” EP Bullet, their second record. A fast and aggressive track that solidifies the band’s horror punk style, influencing the American punk scene and becoming a cult classic among fans.
Misfits release the 7” EP Bullet, their second record. A fast and aggressive track that solidifies the band’s horror punk style, influencing the American punk scene and becoming a cult classic among fans.
Alanis Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada. Known for her intense, personal songwriting, her album Jagged Little Pill defined ’90s alternative rock and pop, introducing a powerful female voice to the scene.
Alanis Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada. Known for her intense, personal songwriting, her album Jagged Little Pill defined ’90s alternative rock and pop, introducing a powerful female voice to the scene.
David Bowie’s self-titled debut album was released in the UK. It showed early signs of his eclectic style, marking the beginning of a career that would transform rock and global music culture.
David Bowie’s self-titled debut album was released in the UK. It showed early signs of his eclectic style, marking the beginning of a career that would transform rock and global music culture.
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles was released in the UK. This revolutionary album redefined rock boundaries with sound experiments and innovative arrangements, a milestone for ’60s pop music and culture.
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles was released in the UK. This revolutionary album redefined rock boundaries with sound experiments and innovative arrangements, a milestone for ’60s pop music and culture.
Ronnie Wood was born in London, known as a guitarist and bassist for the Faces and, most notably, the Rolling Stones, where he replaced Mick Taylor. His style and energy have left a mark on British rock history.
Ronnie Wood was born in London, known as a guitarist and bassist for the Faces and, most notably, the Rolling Stones, where he replaced Mick Taylor. His style and energy have left a mark on British rock history.
The Rolling Stones released the single Jumpin’ Jack Flash in the U.S., a return to energetic, bluesy rock. The track quickly became a classic, symbolizing a sonic revival and an icon of British rock.
The Rolling Stones released the single Jumpin’ Jack Flash in the U.S., a return to energetic, bluesy rock. The track quickly became a classic, symbolizing a sonic revival and an icon of British rock.
The Rolling Stones began their first tour with Ronnie Wood, who replaced Mick Taylor. Wood brought a raw, instinctive approach, injecting fresh energy and marking the start of a long-lasting stage partnership.
The Rolling Stones began their first tour with Ronnie Wood, who replaced Mick Taylor. Wood brought a raw, instinctive approach, injecting fresh energy and marking the start of a long-lasting stage partnership.
The debut album by Black Sabbath was released in the U.S., marking the birth of heavy metal. With heavy riffs and dark atmospheres, it defined a powerful, new sound that would revolutionize rock and open a new era of hard music.
The debut album by Black Sabbath was released in the U.S., marking the birth of heavy metal. With heavy riffs and dark atmospheres, it defined a powerful, new sound that would revolutionize rock and open a new era of hard music.