#OnThisDay in 1979, Van Halen released their 2nd album Van Halen II with the classic singles Beautiful Girls and Dance The Night Away. The album peaked at #6 on the Billboard charts and is certified 5x platinum. The ultimate party rock album perhaps? #ClassicRock #VanHalen5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On this date in 1982 Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist, Randy Rhoads, is killed in a freak accident in Leesburg, FL when the plane he is riding in buzzes Osbourne's tour bus & crashes into a house. The plane's pilot & a female passenger are also killed. #80s #RIPRandyRhoads5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
Just hung up w/ the great Peter Criss @KISSOnline wishing him a happy birthday. This photo is from around 1983 in studio of my first radio station @WDHAFM when I first met him. That’s me far left, Peter 2nd from right, and some friends. Happy birthday Peter!5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1995, the Foo Fighters released their self titled debut album, which was written and recorded almost entirely by Dave Grohl himself. The album was a critical and commercial success, peaking at #23 on the Billboard charts while selling over 2 million copies worldwide6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1981, Iron Maiden released their 2nd album Killers, it would also be their last with lead singer Paul DiAnno and 1st with guitarist Adrian Smith. The album peaked at #12 in the UK and #78 in the US and is certified gold #ClassicRock #UpTheIrons #IronMaiden #80s5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1989, Tesla released their amazing 2nd album The Great Radio Controversy, featuring Hang Tough and Heaven's Trail. It peaked at #18 in the US and is certified 2x platinum. I think it's one of the greatest rock records of the #80s! #80sMetal #ClassicRock #Tesla5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1989, Extreme released their self titled debut album featuring the killer tracks Play With Me, Kid Ego and Mutha (Don't Wanna Go To School Today). The album peaked at #80 in the US and the band would hit stardom with their 2nd record Pornograffitti. #80sMetal5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1992, Stone Temple Pilots released their classic debut album Core featuring the songs Sex Type Thing, Plush, Wicked Garden and Creep. One of the greatest albums of the #90s it peaked at #3 on the Billboard charts and is certified 8x platinum.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On This Day - September 10th 1975. The mighty KISS release Alive! 'Nuff Said.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On this day in 1989, WARRANT release 'Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich'.5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
I like buying people's unwanted hard rock/metal music. It feels like getting a shelter/rescue dog. RELATED - Not a bad haul for $246yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 2011, we sadly lost Warrant's Jani Lane, who passed away after battles with addictions. One of the most underrated songwriters of the #80s / #90s metal era, Jani will never be forgotten.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On this day in #RedRocktober, Montrose released their 1973 self-titled album, which is also the recording debut of Sammy! What'd you think of Sammy the first time you heard him?6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On this day in 1984, Anthrax release their debut ‘Fistful Of Metal’. What’s your fav Anthrax album?5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
Dokken 'Under Lock and Key' Released November 22, 1985 Is this Dokken's best album?? Too polished? Rate out of 10? Too much hairspray or just enough?5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1979, Led Zeppelin released their 8th (and final) studio album, In Through the Out Door. It would peak at #1 (for 7 weeks) on the Billboard album chart and is certified 6x platinum. Single Fool In The Rain would hit #21 on the Hot 100. #ClassicRock #LedZeppelin6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1994, Soundgarden released their 4th studio album Superunknown which became their breakthrough release. Five singles were released including Spoonman and Black Hole Sun. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and is certified 5x platinum. #Alternative #90s5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1986, the legendary David Lee Roth released his first full length solo album Eat Em and Smile with his new star studded band. The album is a sensational return to hard rock with classic track Yankee Rose leading the way. The album would peak at #4 and go platinum.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
You wanted the list, you got it ... Here's Eddie Trunk's AC/DC Top 20 -- ...for those about to list, we salute you...6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On This Day - March 17th 1998. Van Halen III was released Without You David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar. ‘Gary Cherone is the One I Want,’ says Eddie5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1980 legendary Aussie rockers AC/DC released their masterpiece Back In Black. Featuring new lead singer Brian Johnson the album peaked at #4 on the Billboard charts and is one of the best selling records of all time.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
I've been listening to Extreme's III Sides To Every Story today and rediscovering what a amazingly talented band Extreme is. I've got their 1st 3 albums on cassette and they still sound great. Love Nuno Bettencourt's guitars on all 3, definitely one of the guitar gods of the era6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1991, @gunsnroses released the albums Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II; debuting at #2 and #1 respectively on the Billboard charts. Both albums are certified 7x platinum, and in total have sold over 36 million copies worldwide! Which is your fave?6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1989, Hollywood sleeze rockers @laguns released their kick ass 2nd album Cocked & Loaded featuring MY favorite LA Guns track Never Enough and epic ballad The Ballad of Jayne. The album peaked at #38 on the Billboard charts and is certified gold #80sMetal #LAGuns6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
On This Day - September 28th 1988. The iconic Ozzy Osbourne releases album, No Rest for the Wicked. It introduces the world to guitarist Zakk Wylde. Why did you think of the guitar playing on the album?6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1985, members of the hard rock/metal community united as Hear 'N Aid to record the song Stars to raise money for famine relief in Africa. Written by Ronnie James Dio, Vivian Campbell and Jimmy Bain the project raised over $1 million dollars6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
Coming Sept. 28th - Cinderella The Mercury Years Box set. It includes the following albums: Night Songs (1986), Long Cold Winter (1988), Heartbreak Station (1990) and Still Climbing (1994), plus a disc of live tracks and B-sides.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
For years the Badlands album has been out of print . Do you agree or should this album be allowed to be rereleased?5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1981, The Police released their 4th album Ghost In The Machine featuring Top 5 hit Every Little Thing She Does is Magic. The album would peak at #1 in the UK and #2 in the US and is certified 3x platinum6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1987, Guns N' Roses released their classic debut album Appetite For Destruction. A hard rock/metal masterpiece, it topped the Billboard charts and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1995, New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi released their 6th album These Days, featuring an updated, more mature sound than previous Bon Jovi albums. It would peak at #9 in the US with 4 Top 10 singles, while going to #1 in 12 other countries.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1999, @DefLeppard released Euphoria, marking a return to the classic #DefLeppard sound after the album Slang. The album peaked at #11 in the US and the UK while going gold; with single Promises hitting #1 on the @billboard Rock Chart.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
Here’s Eddie Trunk’s completed ballot for this years Rock n Roll hall of fame thanks to everyone that called in today for their picks what do you think of Eddie’s picks5yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
From today's TRUNK NATION w/Eddie Trunk - Here's the photo from writer Greg Renoff's book 'Van Halen Rising' that shows what the cover of VH's '78 debut album was originally SUPPOSED to look like... They made a good change.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
Very underrated second album from Blue Murder. Most know and acknowledge the debut as the incredible album it is. But Nothin But Trouble often over looked and really really good.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1985, Sunset Strip rockers Motley Crue released their 3rd album Theatre Of Pain featuring a much more glam metal style than previous Crue albums. Featuring epic power ballad Home Sweet Home, the album peaked at #6 on the charts and is certified 4x platinum.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
#OnThisDay in 1986, @acdc released the kick assWho Made Who, the soundtrack to the horror movie Maximum Overdrive featuring 3 new songs including the title track. The album peaked at #33 on the @billboard charts and has sold over 5 million copies.6yr ⋅ howieman43 ⋅ r/trunknation
