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 Happy Birthday Logan Mader

Logan Mader was born on November 16, 1970 in Montreal, Canada. Is the former guitarist of the heavy metal band Machine Head, who formed in Oakland, California in 1992. Their 1994 debut, Burn My Eyes, was released by Roadrunner Records and quickly became the top-selling debut album in the label's history. Their second album, The More Things Change..., was released in 1997 and Logan left the band shortly thereafter to divert his energy and time to side projects

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 Happy Birthday Fallon Bowman

Fallon Bowman (born November 16, 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a musician from London, Ontario, Canada, best known for her involvement with Kittie. She is of Dutch and Indonesian descent. Since departing Kittie in 2001, Bowman has worked with Pigface and as a solo artist under the name Amphibious Assault, as well as under her own name

Artillery

 Today in 2018 Artillery released the album The Face of Fear

Taastrup,Denmark Thrash Metal

Status:Active

Years active: 1982-1991, 1998-2000, 2007-present

Artillery were one of the top technical thrash bands of the eighties, characterized by intense, energetic riffing and the somewhat unique vocals of Flemming Ronsdorf. The band had achieved worldwide acclaim even before their first album, thanks to some well-distributed demos (since repackaged and re-released as Deadly Relics). The first album, Fear Tomorrow, was a slight letdown from those demos due to a substandard production, but the songs were on track. Terror Squad fared better, and is probably their best album overall. The band disbanded in 1991, shortly after the release of the By Inheritance album. They reunited in 1999, and released a comeback album, B.A.C.K., in 2001, with the unique vocals of Ronsdorf and thrash riffing that were trademarks of the band in their prime still intact. Since then they've been relatively quite but have now stated that recording for a new album will commence in March 2009.

Metal Blade records

Michael Stützer Guitars (lead), Guitars (acoustic), Guitars (12 string), Vocals (backing)

Peter Thorslund Bass

Josua Madsen Drums

Michael Bastholm Dahl Vocals (lead), Vocals (backing)

Morten Stützer (R.I.P. 2019) Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)

Guest/Session

Jay Boe Mellotron

Jan Bæktoft Christensen Vocals (backing) (tracks 2, 6, 9)

1. The Face of Fear 03:58    

2. Crossroads to Conspiracy 04:25  

3. New Rage 04:01   

4. Sworn Utopia 03:57   

5. Through the Ages of Atrocity 05:00  

6. Thirst for the Worst 04:18  

7. Pain 04:12   

8. Under Water 02:07   instrumental

9. Preaching to the Converted 03:58   

10. Mind of No Return 03:46   

11. Doctor Evil 05:50    

  45:32  

Tracks 10-11 are special bonus for first-edition versions:

Track 10 "Mind of No Return" is re-recorded song from band's first demo "We Are the Dead" (1982)

Track 11 "Doctor Evil" is re-recorded song from band's album "Legions" (2013).

Official music video:

- The Face of Fear

- Pain

Recording information:

Recorded, mixed, mastered and produced at Medley Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, July/August 2018.

Amon Amarth

 Today in 2018 Amon Amarth released the album/DVD The Pursuit of Vikings: 25 Years in the Eye of the Storm

Stockholm,Sweden Melodic Death Metal

Status:Active

Years active: 1988-1992 (as Scum), 1992-present

Amon Amarth is a card-carrying member of a healthy Swedish death metal scene. There is little here that hasn't been done (or is being done) by fellow bands such as Hypocrisy or perhaps (earlier) In Flames, but they do deliver crunchy, energetic death metal with conviction and style. They've settled into a comfortable groove now, as their last few albums are virtually interchangeable with each other in terms of style and quality.

Columbia Records

Ted Lundström Bass

Olavi Mikkonen Guitars

Johan Hegg Vocals

Johan Söderberg Guitars

Jocke Wallgren Drums

Guest/Session

Doro Pesch Vocals (BD track 25; CD track 14)

Disc 1 (Blu-ray)

1. Warriors of the North 02:22

2. Dawn's First Light 02:42

3. First Kill 09:43

4. Valkyries Ride 06:43

5. Viking Hearts 08:45

6. Versus the World 07:47

7. Runes to a Memory 11:05

8. The Viking Way 14:28

9. Riffs of the Blackbirds 22:49

10. A Dream That Could Actually Be 11:15

11. Coming of the Tide 04:35

12. The Pursuit of Vikings 06:28

13. As Loke Falls 05:47

14. First Kill 04:30

15. The Way of Vikings 05:18

16. At Dawn's First Light 03:47

17. Cry of the Black Birds 04:40

18. Deceiver of the Gods 05:56

19. Destroyer of the Universe 05:01

20. Death in Fire 05:10

21. Father of the Wolf 05:51

22. Runes to My Memory 04:36

23. War of the Gods 05:56

24. Raise Your Horns 05:17

25. A Dream That Cannot Be 04:57

26. Guardians of Asgaard 04:54

27. Twilight of the Thunder God 10:13

03:10:35

Disc 2 (CD) - Live at the Summer Breeze - August 17th, 2017 Mainstage

1. The Pursuit of Vikings 06:19

2. As Loke Falls 04:23

3. First Kill 04:28

4. The Way of Vikings 05:18

5. At Dawn's First Light 03:44

6. Cry of the Blackbirds 04:42

7. Deceiver of the Gods 04:13

8. Destroyer of the Universe 03:42

9. Death in Fire 05:03

10. Father of the Wolf 05:35

11. Runes to My Memory 04:44

12. War of the Gods 04:45

13. Raise Your Horns 04:34

14. A Dream That Cannot Be 04:32

15. Guardians of Asgaard 04:43

16. Twilight of the Thunder God 06:51

01:17:36

Blu-ray composed of:

- tracks 1-11 The Pursuit of Vikings (25 Years in the Eye of the Storm) - Documentary

- tracks 12-27 Live at Summer Breeze: The Movies - August 17th, 2017 Mainstage

Recording information:

Recorded at two different sets at 2017's Summer Breeze Festival in Germany;

T-Stage Show: August 16th, 2017 (tracks 1-14) and Main Stage Show: August 17th, 2017 (tracks 15-30).

A Pale Horse Named Death

 Today in 2018 A Pale Horse Named Death released the sngle Love the Ones You Hate

New York City, New York Doom/Gothic Metal

Status:Active

Years active: 2010-present

A Pale Horse Named Death was formed by Sal Abruscato, who's well-known in the New York area due to his work in Type O Negative and Life Of Agony. Pairing up with guitarist/producer Matt Brown (who's also got a Type O tie-in, as he played in the post-TON band Seventh Void), the style here isn't too unexpected, as it's dark, doomy, gothy at times, frequently evoking a heavier, recent Alice In Chains.

Long Branch records

Sal Abruscato Vocals, Guitars

Eric Morgan Bass

Eddie Heedles Guitars

Johnny Kelly Drums

Joe Taylor Guitars

1. Love the Ones You Hate

Postmortem

 Today in 2012 Postmortem released the album Bloodground Messiah

Berlin,Germany Death Metal/Death 'n' Roll

Status:Active

Years active: 1991-present

Postmortem was founded in 1991. After numerous live appearances (including complete tours with Crematory and Atrocity) and two demos, the band signed its first record deal, with Husky Records, and recorded Screams Of Blackness, which sold out[citation needed] and was re-released in 1998. After that, they played live again with Crematory and at a few large festivals (Death Comes in Lithuania with Hypocrisy, Bands Battle with Rammstein, and many more). After the Totmacher EP, the band changed labels after some disagreements and moved to Morbid Records. The four releases were presented after a few tours, including a European tour with Morbid Angel, a Germany tour with Sodom) and almost every large festival (Wacken Open Air, With Full Force, Party San, Dynamo Open Air, Force Attack, Death Comes and many more. After the release of Storm Force the band separated from Morbid Records. In 1998 the band signed a license deal for the American market with Pavement Music. Join The Figh7club was released via Station 54/SimRec and was promoted live in 2004 on a European tour with Pro Pain and Carnal Forge. But despite a good response from the press[citation needed] and fans[citation needed], the drummer and the second guitarist left the band in 2004. 2006 the band found with Max Scheffler a new drummer and in 2007 Postmortem toured with that new line-up the Giant-Tour with Ektomorf and Onslaught. Im November 2008 Postmortem released with „Constant Hate“ their 4th studioalbum via „War-Anthem Records“ after 10 years without an official longplayer. „War-Anthem Records“ plans to release Postmortem's upcoming album "Seeds of Devastation" for November 2010

War Anthem Records

Marcus Marth Guitars

Matthias "Doc Putz" Rütz Vocals

Tilo "Mr. T" Voigtländer Bass

Max Scheffler Drums

Guest/Session

Peter "Brutus" Habermann Vocals (on Falling from Hell)

1. Exordium 00:39

2. Under Attack 03:07

3. Down for the Count 03:52

4. Santa Muerte 05:43

5. Machinegun Preacher 03:56

6. Calling the Undead 04:55

7. Black Flame 05:12

8. White Raven Black Sun 03:24

9. Falling from Hell 03:24

10. Drowned in Black 03:35

11. Can't Wait to Eliminate 02:52

40:43

Produced by Postmortem.

Recorded in Berlin at Daily Hero Studio.

Mastered at Time Tools Mastering.

Social Distortion

 Today in 2010 Social Distortion released the single Machine Gun Blues

Fullerton, California Punk rockpop punk cowpunkpunk bluescountry rockrockabilly

Status:Active

Years active: 1978-present

The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Inspired by the fertile L.A. punk scene, Ness formed the group in 1978 with drummer Casey Royer and brothers Frank (bass) and Rikk Agnew (guitar). When the brothers left to join the Adolescents, Ness' schoolmate Dennis Danell joined on bass; the next few years saw a revolving-door membership. When the group finally recorded its debut album, Mommy's Little Monster in 1983, the band consisted of Ness, Danell (now on guitar), bassist Brent Liles, and drummer Derek O'Brien. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones, and "Another State of Mind" was one of the few punk videos to air on MTV in 1984. However, the band took four years to record a follow-up, as Ness descended into heroin addiction and self-consciously rebellious behavior. Liles and O'Brien left, and Ness, after straightening himself out, finally regrouped in 1988 with John Maurer on bass and Chris Reece on drums. This lineup recorded Prison Bound, a mature album broadening Social Distortion's roots rock influences with a country feel. Their self-titled 1990 effort included a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and returned the group to MTV via "Ball and Chain." Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell became their most popular album to date, producing a minor radio hit in "Bad Luck" and keeping with their now-established blend of punk, blues, country, and rockabilly.

White Light White Heat White TrashSocial Distortion took an extended hiatus following the release of Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, returning in 1996 with White Light, White Heat, White Trash, which proved to be a moderate hit on MTV and modern-rock radio; former Black Flag and D.O.A. drummer Chuck Biscuits made his debut on the album, following the departure of Reece. Live at the Roxy followed in 1998, and a year later Ness issued a pair of solo albums, Cheating at Solitaire and the covers collection Under the Influences. Danell died February 29, 2000 of an apparent brain aneurysm; the guitarist was just 38-years-old. In the fall of 2000, Jonny Wickersham signed on as the group's new guitarist, and Charlie Quintana took over on drums from the often busy Biscuits. After extensive touring, the band went back into the studio in 2004 to record Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll. Another six years passed before Social D returned to recording. Produced by Mike Ness himself, 2011's glossy-but-muscular Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes featured a new lineup, with bassist Brent Harding and the son of Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo, drummer David Hidalgo Jr. joining Wickersham and Ness.

Epitah

Mike Ness – lead vocals, guitar

Jonny Wickersham – guitar

Brent Harding – bass guitar

Josh Freese – drums, percussion

"Machine Gun Blues" is a song by Social Distortion. It was the first single from their seventh studio album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011). The song was featured on Season 4, Episode 7 of Sons of Anarchy. The song was also used by WWE to promote a feud between The Miz and Randy Orton at the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble.