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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Remembering the legendary Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, who passed away at the age of 36 on this day in 1986.

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Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat January 1983

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Dark Angel released their second album Darkness Descends on this day in 1986. It was their last album to feature original vocalist Don Doty, and their first with Gene Hogland on drums. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwJO...

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(1986) Dark Angel - Darkness Descends FULL ALBUM [HQ]

YouTube video by Another Metal Channel

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Fates Warning released the album Awaken The Guardian on this day in 1986. It was their last album to feature John Arch on lead vocals, and it's definitely my favorite of the 3 albums from the Arch era. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLFu...

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FATES WARNING-Awaken The Guardian (Full Album)

YouTube video by Gor12P

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Remembering Martin Eric Ain, bassist and co-founder of Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, who died of a heart attack at the age of 50 on this day in 2017.

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Celtic Frost – Circle Of The Tyrants (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by Celtic Frost

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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.

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Possessed- Seven Churches [[Full Album]]

YouTube video by Global Metal Assault

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

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Iron Maiden Live After Death 1985

YouTube video by motörhead 4 life

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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.

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

YouTube video by HEAVYMANIAC 🤘

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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Bathory - Bathory (1984) (Full Album)

YouTube video by Bathory

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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.

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

YouTube video by Another Metal Channel

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

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

YouTube video by jololoco2000

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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.

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

YouTube video by Joe Siegler

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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:

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

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

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...

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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 · 13/08/2025

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.

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Dio - Sacred Heart (Full Album 1985)

YouTube video by Lennon Gilmour's Jukebox

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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

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Rainbo̲w̲ - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainb̲o̲w̲ Full Album 1975

YouTube video by Classic Rock

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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

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BLACK SABBATH - SABOTAGE FULL ALBUM

YouTube video by BONDEDBYBLOODDESIGNS

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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

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

YouTube video by Savatage

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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.

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

YouTube video by RHINO

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Remembering Kelly Johnson, guitarist and sometimes singer for Girlschool, who passed away after a long battle with spinal cancer at the age of 49 on this day in 2007.

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Girlschool - C'mon Lets Go (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by SacrifyX

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Megadeth released Countdown to Extinction on this day in 1992. Also, remembering former Megadeth drummer Gar Samuelson, who passed away at the age of 41 from Liver failure on this day in 1999. Gar played on Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good and on Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

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Megadeth - Countdown To Extinction [Full Album] (HQ)

YouTube video by Kerrrang

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Arizona thrashers Flotsam & Jetsam released their debut studio album Doomsday For The Deceiver on this day in 1986. Future Metallica member Jason Newsted played bass on the album.

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Flotsam and Jetsam - Doomsday for the deceiver (full album) 1986 + 1 bonus song

YouTube video by Xtreme Underrated Music (Ignat Stamaton)

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Swedish doom pioneers Candlemass released their debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus on this day in 1986. A cornerstone of the doom metal sub-genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs37...

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Candlemass Epicus Doomicus Metallicus Full Album

YouTube video by Ts Alice Sargat

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Obviously not metal, but sad to hear of the passing of Sly Stone. I don't have all of his records, but the ones I do have are all total bangers. RIP, Sly.

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Suicidal Tendencies released their second album Join The Army on this day in 1987. The album is a classic example of "crossover thrash," a hybrid of punk and thrash metal that emerged in the 80's. Other crossover bands at the time included DRI, Corrosion Of Conformity, Cryptic Slaughter, and SOD.

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S͟u͟i͟c͟ida͟l͟ ͟T͟e͟n͟d͟e͟n͟cie͟s͟ ͟J͟o͟i͟n͟ ͟T͟h͟e͟ ͟A͟r͟my͟ (1987) [full album]

YouTube video by Sick Mother Fukers

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

A new documentary on German thrash legends Kreator will be released on September 4th. Looks great, can't wait to see it!

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KREATOR - Hate & Hope (Official Documentary Trailer)

YouTube video by Kreator

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Happy 73rd birthday to Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain! Nicko played with Pat Travers and the French band Trust before joining Maiden for 1983's Piece Of Mind album. He retired from touring in 2024, but remains a member of the band and will play on any future studio projects.

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Iron Maiden - Where Eagles Dare (Live At Ullevi, Sweden)

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Heavy Metal Nomad @rjohnsonrock.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Uriah Heep released their 4th album Demons & Wizards on this day in 1972. The song "Easy Livin'" was released as a single, becoming the band's first and only American Top 40 hit, peaking at #39 in '72.