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World Day of Heavy Metal is celebrated every May 16th. This date was chosen because on May 16, 2010, Ronnie James Dio, one of the most influential vocalists of the genre, passed away. Dio was known for his work with bands such as Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and Dio. In addition to his influence, Ronnie Dio is credited with popularizing the famous "devil horns 🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿" hand gesture, which has always been an iconic symbol of heavy metal and rock music in general.

 

 

This commemoration began in 2011 as an initiative by fans and musicians to honor Dio and celebrate the music and culture of heavy metal worldwide. Since then, every May 16th, followers of the genre remember his legacy and the importance of this musical style, which emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The genre continues to produce great bands today and remains upheld by groups like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, among others. Meanwhile, in the modern era, bands such as Rammstein, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Kittie, Korn, Slipknot, Evanescence, and Sepultura have contributed their own styles while still being part of heavy metal.

 

 

The bands recognized as the most influential in heavy metal include Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Dio, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Motörhead, and Kamelot. Among their most renowned vocalists are Ronnie James Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister, Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, and James Hetfield.

 

 

 

You can listen to great hits in this playlist created with A.I.

 

 

 

Paranoid

by Black Sabbath

 

 

 

 

 

This is a great metal album from an alternative rock band.

 

Saw Dio live in ‘83 on the Holy Diver tour at a small venue in Southern California. Tickets were general admission and we made our way all the way to the front before RJD took the stage. A show I will always remember.

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*not my ticket stub, but similar enough to convey the vibe.

 

 

Saw Dio live in ‘83 on the Holy Diver tour at a small venue in Southern California. Tickets were general admission and we made our way all the way to the front before RJD took the stage. A show I will always remember.

19831007_ticket_evening.jpg

*not my ticket stub, but similar enough to convey the vibe.

Wow what a great memory

 

Saw Dio live in ‘83 on the Holy Diver tour at a small venue in Southern California. Tickets were general admission and we made our way all the way to the front before RJD took the stage. A show I will always remember.

19831007_ticket_evening.jpg

*not my ticket stub, but similar enough to convey the vibe.

 

So cool !!!

When I think of Heavy Metal, I indeed think of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Megadeth, but also Iron Maiden with one of their most famous songs:

Iron Maiden-Fear Of The Dark

 

​@awesomemac I am also an Iron Maiden fan, saw them for the first time in ‘82, but I am staunchly a fan of the Paul Di’Anno era. And it’s not even close.

 

My most listened to Metal band is Megadeth, saw them live in 2001

My Favourite Sub Genre is Black Metal, especially the Norwegian bands that were active in the early 90s

 

It's been a while, but I thought the album "Countdown To Extinction" was great. No idea if I still like it, my taste in music has changed a bit since 1992. Mmm, maybe I should put it on again.

 

 

Great albums

 

 

Don't forget Helloween:

 

 

Or Ozzy Osbourne:

 

I’m more into bands that are not that iconic or well known . 

Lost society - No absolution . 

 

 

Another one is an album by the band “Game Over” called “Face the end” 

 

Both albums are a great trash heavy metal albums . 

What about these guys? 😉

 

 

Breaking the Law

by Judas Priest

 

 

​@Nina Nebo: Breaking The Law is a great song!
 

Avantasia with Alice Cooper:

 

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