October 1, 1990: Iron Maiden went back to basics with the release of their eighth studio album "No Prayer For The Dying" in the UK (the following day in North America), their first with Janick Gers on guitar, who replaced Adrian Smith.
Iron Maiden "No Prayer For The Dying" release date source: [UK] Kerrang! - September 22, 1990; EMI promotional press pack; [US] Billboard Magazine 'October Hot Album Releases' + ad - October 6, 1990.
October 1, 1991: Mötley Crüe released their first compilation album "Decade Of Decadence 81–91" in North America (the week of October 7th in the UK) that included six of the band's greatest hits, three remixes and three newly recorded songs, highlighted by US rock hit "Primal Scream".
Mötley Crüe "Decade Of Decadence 81–91" release information source: [US] Billboard Magazine - October 5, 1991; [UK] Kerrang! ad - October 12, 1991.
October 1, 1983: Queensrÿche's debut EP was in record shops worldwide and the band touring the States and Canada to support it... That included a show with DIO at the Paramount in their hometown of Seattle.
October 1, 1986: With their new album "Inside The Electric Circus" in the can and ready for release later that month, W.A.S.P. threw a big party to celebrate with good friends, food, booze and music all done in the circus motif.
October 1, 1984: After moving from Germany to Los Angeles in 1983 and signing with MCA Records, singer Lenny Wolf founded Stone Fury and they released their debut album "Burns Like A Star" in North America featuring single "Break Down The Wall".
Release date source: [US] FMQB radio trade publication - September 21, 1984.
October 1, 1992: KISS launched the North American leg of the "Revenge" Tour in Pennsylvania with a giant 41-foot high replica of the Statue of Liberty. It was their first trek with drummer Eric Singer (Eric Carr passed away nearly a year earlier).
October 1, 2021: Former Judas Priest guitarist KK Dowing and his new band KK's Priest released their debut album "Sermons Of The Sinner" featuring single "Hellfire Thunderbolt".
Release date source: Blabbermouth.net - July 23, 2021.
Metal Blade issued the fourth studio album from Omen titled "Escape To Nowhere" in 1988, their first LP with Coburn Pharr on vocals who would later leave the band to join Annihilator.
October 1, 1987: Named one of the "Fastest Shredders Of All Time" by Guitar One Magazine, The Great Kat, best known for her thrash metal interpretations of well-known classical music, released her debut album "Worship Me Or Die!" in the UK.
Release date source: Kerrang! - September 17, 1987.
October 1, 1980: Just over two months after its release, "Back In Black" was a monster seller at record stores worldwide and your local shop probably received an even bigger bump in sales when AC/DC came through your town, like Cleveland.
Bark At The Moon! It's Rocktober, which means Halloween's comin' and goblins of evil '80s Metal ☠️👻🎃
October 1, 1984: After moving from Germany to Los Angeles in 1983 and signing with MCA Records, singer Lenny Wolf founded Stone Fury and they released their debut album "Burns Like A Star" in North America featuring single "Break Down The Wall". Release date source: [US] FMQB radio trade publication - September 21, 1984.
