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On February 2nd, 1969 – The celebrated LED ZEPPELIN performed at The Rock Pile in Toronto, Canada. Notice on the concert flyer above, it reads: Led Zeppelin Featuring Jimmy Page. During those early days, “Featuring Jimmy Page” was used in promoting this eventual iconic band!

On this day in 1981 – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN released their second studio album: KILLERS. This album features lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno; subsequently, this would be the last IRON MAIDEN album he would sing on.

On February 2nd, 1986 – The incredible ZZ TOP performed at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. This was a stop on ZZ TOP’s Afterburner World Tour. The band’s Afterburner studio album was released in late 1985.

BY THE WAY… HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY! WHOA!

YES, THE GROUNDHOG DID SEE HIS SHADOW TODAY. THIS MEANS 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER AND THAT SUPER SUCKS LIKE A BAG OF STALE, GREEN POTATO CHIPS.

On this day in 1990 – NELSON had their hit single, After The Rain, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on NELSON’s debut album from 1990: After The Rain. This album was released by Geffen Records and has been certified double platinum in the USA by the RIAA. NELSON are cool dudes.

On February 2nd, 2010 – The self-titled debut studio album CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED was released, via Metal Blade Records. This supergroup features the Metal legends: Tim “Ripper” Ownes (vocals), Richard Christy (drums), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Jason Suecof (guitar). Whoa, yeah!!

On this day in 2012 – The renowned DEATH ANGEL performed at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. DEATH ANGEL were on tour with and special guests for the legendary ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT. This was a stop on the Earth Is On Hell Tour.

2012 – The mighty MEGADETH performed at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, QC, Canada. This was a stop on MEGADETH’s Gigantour 2012.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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