Tag: anniversary special
(1981) Iron Maiden – Killers: Anniversary Special
Fresh on the scene with their landmark self-titled debut in April 1980, newcomers IRON MAIDEN were already ready and willing to make sure the...
(2010) Machinae Supremacy – A View from the End of the...
When I think about perfect albums, the first one that comes to mind that I'm very happy to listen to whenever and wherever is...
(2010) Helloween – The Dark Ride: Anniversary Special (Musicalypse Archive)
When autumn rolls around, one of the best albums I can recommend putting on is HELLOWEEN's "The Dark Ride." While some people are big...
(2000) Nevermore – Dead Heart in a Dead World: Anniversary Special
With their roots in Seattle, the city of grunge, NEVERMORE was founded when the thrash/power metal act SANCTUARY was pressured by its record label...
(1990) Judas Priest – Painkiller: Anniversary special
In September 1990, legendary heavy metal singer Rob Halford took "going out with a bang" seriously by releasing "Painkiller" with JUDAS PRIEST. The album...
(1980) Yes – Drama: Anniversary Special
With a significant lineup change - singer Jon Anderson and keyboardist Rick Wakeman leaving the band and THE BUGGLES' very own vocalist Trevor Horn...
(1990) Depeche Mode – Violator: Anniversary Special
In the summer of 2017, I had the pleasure of attending a DEPECHE MODE concert during their Global Spirit Tour stop in Cluj-Napoca, Romania....
(2000) Killswitch Engage – Killswitch Engage: Anniversary special
In the late 1990’s, two bands named OVERCAST and AFTERSHOCK fell apart, and from their remains rose a new band named KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. The...
(2000) In Flames – Clayman: Anniversary Special (Musicalypse Archive)
Exactly 20 years ago, Gothenburg metallers IN FLAMES released their 5th full-length album, "Clayman." While the Swedes had already enjoyed moderate success in Europe...
(1970) Uriah Heep – Very ‘Eavy, Very ‘Umble: Anniversary special
Critics can often be mistaken and their quotes, forever, will be remembered by fans alike, combined with thoughts like oh boy, they couldn't be...
(2000) Bon Jovi – Crush: Anniversary Special
The album that gave the world the anthemic “It’s My Life,” but also the beautiful ballad “Thank You for Loving Me,” is turning 20...
(2000) HIM – Razorblade Romance: Anniversary Special
Love them or hate them, but love metal icon HIM was a staple of not only the Finnish metal scene but also of the...
(1970) Deep Purple – Deep Purple in Rock: Anniversary special
Two years ago, Deep Purple celebrated their 50th anniversary. Now they're soon to release a brand new studio album, "Whoosh!" There's no stopping DEEP...
(2000) Iron Maiden – Brave New World: Anniversary special (Musicalypse Archive)
Certain albums carry powerful nostalgic value. In 2000, IRON MAIDEN released an album titled after Aldous Huxley's classic dystopian novel of the same name...
(2000) Iron Maiden – Brave New World: Anniversary special
The 90s were a tough time for classic heavy metal. Grunge and alternative bands dominated the mainstream rock charts, while the underground scene went...
(2009) Eluveitie – Evocation I: The Arcane Dominion: Anniversary Special (Musicalypse...
ELUVEITIE are no secret within the world of folk metal these days. As such we felt as though it would be prudent to take...
(1998) Bruce Dickinson: The Chemical Wedding (anniversary special) (Musicalypse Archive)
Bruce Dickinson had done it at last! If you know "Accident of Birth," you know that by the end of the '90s, Dickinson found his...
(2008) Norther – N: Anniversary Special (Musicalypse Archive)
NORTHER is a band with a bit of an odd history, at least in the few years leading up to their break-up. After the...
(1996) Anathema – Eternity: Anniversary Special (Musicalypse Archive)
British genre hoppers ANATHEMA have a discography full of shifts and changes. Formed in 1990, over the years they've moved from death/doom through melancholic...
(1992) Dream Theater – Images & Words: Anniversary Special (Musicalypse Archive)
Progressive metal legends DREAM THEATER are out on the road this year, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their best-selling and most popular album, "Images...