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On This Day in Metal October 12, 1991 35 years ago, Queensrÿche performed “Jet City Woman” at Day on the Green at Oakland Stadium in Oakland, California. A killer moment from an unforgettable day featuring Metallica, Faith No More, Soundgarden and Queensrÿche. Were you there? #Metallica #Queensryche #JetCityWoman #DayOnTheGreen #ThisDayInMetal

Hard to believe the band behind "Man in the Box" and Dirt once looked like this. Before Alice in Chains, the same four musicians, Cantrell, Staley, Starr, Kinney, were a glam act called Diamond Lie. Here they are in 1988, all hairspray and party-rock, playing "I Can't Have You."

On This Day in Metal September 15, 1990 Pantera played a historic live set at the Foundations Forum convention at the Sheraton Plaza La Reina Hotel in Los Angeles, California. It was the first year the convention opened to the public, around 4,000 metalheads showed up—and Pantera brought the HEAT! Check out Pantera performing “The Art of Shredding”! #ThisDayInMetal #Pantera #FoundationsForum #HeavyMetal #Metal

….last night!!!

"Death Magnetic" was released 18 years ago #OnThisDay in 2008! What's your favorite song on the album?

"Terri Lee, lead vocals." "Diamond Darrell, lead guitar." "Rex Rocker." "Vinnie Paul, skin-basher." Glam-era Pantera introducing themselves, years before they dropped the hairspray, replaced Glaze with Anselmo, and got heavy.

Jake E. Lee's very first show with Ozzy was at the US Festival in 1983, in front of 350,000 people. He'd had to learn Randy Rhoads' parts, including "Crazy Train," to take a gig that had belonged to a legend. Here he is playing it.

17 seconds. That’s how long Chester Bennington held the scream in “Given Up”. Try it. You’ll quit at three. Watch him pull it off here live.

"...And Justice For All" was released #OnThisDay in 1988! What's your favorite song on the album?

Born on this day in 1964, Chris Cornell was one of rock's greatest voices. From Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog to Audioslave and beyond, his songwriting, power, and emotion continue to inspire generations of music fans.

In 1968, a blues band called Earth played their first gig upstairs at The Crown, a pub in Birmingham. A year later they became Black Sabbath. Today that pub is a protected historic landmark, and the stage is still there. This demo, “The Rebel,” is what Earth sounded like.

WHITE ZOMBIE released the single "Black Sunshine" on this day in 1992.

“I Don’t Believe In Love” - Queensrÿche Peaked at #41 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. In 1990, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance (lost to Metallica’s “One”). teapawt.net/JVPALT1/status/2068836…

‘Holy Wars….The Punishment Due’…is this Megadeth’s greatest track!?

Remembering Ronnie James Dio on the anniversary of his passing. A true legend whose voice, power, and presence will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Ronnie. 🤘🖤 Which Dio era is your favorite?

Early Scorpions had a rawness that the arena years smoothed over. "Life's Like A River" is the version of this band that true fans never forgot.