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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 2h

Possessed released their debut album Seven Churches on this day in 1985. The album had a huge influence on extreme metal, and some fans and critics consider it the first death metal album.

Possessed- Seven Churches [[Full Album]]

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 2d

Hell yes!

Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 2d

One of the greatest live metal albums of all time, Iron Maiden's Live After Death was released on this day in 1985.

Iron Maiden Live After Death 1985

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 6d

Thin Lizzy released the album Chinatown on this day in 1980.

Thin Lizzy – Chinatown

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 13d

NWOBHM legends Diamond Head released their debut album Lightning To The Nations on this day in 1980. "The Prince", "Ami I Evil?", "Helpless" and "It's Electric" have all been covered by Metallica.

DIAMOND HEAD - LIGHTNING TO THE NATIONS ( FULL ALBUM 1980 )

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 14d

The hugely influential self-titled debut album from Bathory was released on this day in 1984.

Bathory - Bathory (1984) (Full Album)

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 15d

Iron maiden released the album No Prayer For The Dying on this day in 1990. It is their first album to feature Janick Gers on guitar, who replaced Adrian Smith. Adrian re-joined in 2000 for the Brave New World album.

(1990) Iron Maiden - No Prayer for the Dying FULL ALBUM, 2015 Remastered [HQ]

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Sep 16

At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg has died after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma. Their album Slaughter Of The Soul is a masterpiece of melodic death metal, and a cornerstone of what became known as "The Gothenburg sound." I was lucky enough to purchase a copy in Gothenburg in 2024. RIP

At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul [Full Album]

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hell yes!

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 29

On this day in 2009, Ronnie James Dio performed live for the very last time with Heaven And Hell in Atlantic City, NJ. He died from stomach cancer less than a year later at the age of 67.

Ronnie James Dio's Final Concert - Aug 29, 2009

YouTube video by Joe Siegler

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy birthday to the Metal God!
Rob Halford is 74 today.

Judas Priest - Victim of Changes

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 21

Terrible news.
www.metalsucks.net/2025/08/21/e...

Ex-Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds Dead at 51

What an unexpected loss.

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 21

Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy would've been 76 today.

Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy | The Midnight Special

YouTube video by The Midnight Special

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 19

If someone asks you, "Do you want to join us for a discussion about Ozzy Osbourne?," the answer is always Yes!! Thanks to the boys from the Retro Ridoctopus Podcast for having me on to talk about my favorite Ozzy solo record. (Hint: it sure as hell ain't the one with "Shot In The Dark!") Listen:

Ep 159: Legacy of a Madman / A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Podcast Episode · Retro Ridoctopus · 08/19/2025 · 2h 30m

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 14

Agreed. Of the first three, Sacred Heart is probably the one I play the least, but still a solid album. Ronnie always had a great ear for guitarists, but the Viv era is definitely my favorite.

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ozzy, KISS, Motley Crue, The Who...we've seen these "Final Tour" announcements before, so we'll see if it is indeed the final tour for Megadeth. If it is the final album, I'd love to see Dave reunite with Dave Ellefson and Marty Friedman for one last LP, but looks like that's not in the cards...

Megadeth to release their final album next year

Megadeth will release their final LP and embark on a farewell world tour next year.

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 14

Yup. Forever searching for an original Ronnie and The Redcaps 45 record

Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 13

Dio released the album Sacred Heart on this day in 1985. It was the final Dio album to feature guitarist Vivian Campbell, who would go on to join Whitesnake and then Def Leppard.

Dio - Sacred Heart (Full Album 1985)

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy 67th birthday to Bruce Dickinson!

Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills (Official Video)

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Aug 4

The debut album from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow was released 50 years ago today, featuring the mighty Ronnie James Dio on lead vocals.

Rainbo̲w̲ - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainb̲o̲w̲ Full Album 1975

YouTube video by Classic Rock

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Jul 28

Black Sabbath released their 6th album Sabotage on this day in 1975. Tied with Paranoid as my favorite from the classic Ozzy era.

BLACK SABBATH - SABOTAGE FULL ALBUM

YouTube video by BONDEDBYBLOODDESIGNS

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hard agree. I was born in '72, which means I've never known a world without Ozzy...until today

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ozzy. Absolutely gutted.

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Jul 22

Happy 66th birthday to Jon Oliva, co-founder, keyboardist and sometimes lead vocalist of the band Savatage.

Savatage - Hall Of The Mountain King (Official Music Video) [HD]

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · Jul 21

Black Sabbath released their 3rd album Master Of Reality on this day in 1971. One of their best, and certainly one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time.

Black Sabbath - Master of Reality (Full Album) [Official Video]

YouTube video by RHINO

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