April 16th
Rock Albums Released on This Day in History
The perfect daily read for fans looking to explore rock history one day—and one album—at a time.
Featured Rock Albums
2021
Greta Van Fleet
– The Battle at Garden’s Gate
The Battle at Garden’s Gate is a bold, theatrical leap into grandeur—classic rock meets prog ambition. Mythic lyrics, cinematic swells, and soaring vocals mix with sincere naiveté. It’s big, loud, and unafraid to overreach for the stars.
1996
Rage Against the Machine
– Evil Empire
A focused, furious assault, this album refines its predecessor’s raw power into something sharper. Guitars twist, rhythms pummel, and vocals hit like a battle cry. It’s relentless, confrontational, and unflinching—music as protest, as defiance, as an unstoppable force.
1991
Temple of the Dog
– Temple of the Dog
Born from grief, Temple of the Dog was never meant to be a landmark—just a tribute. But raw emotion turned it into something more. With soaring vocals, heartfelt performances, and anthemic moments, it endures.
More Rock Albums Released Today
Some are obscure or lesser-known, while others played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of rock and roll.
Year
Artist – Album
2021
The Offspring – Let the Bad Times Roll
Escape the Fate – Chemical Warfare
Hail the Sun – New Age Filth
Holding Absence – The Greatest Mistake of My Life
While She Sleeps – Sleeps Society
Paul McCartney – McCartney III Imagined
Sharon Van Etten – Epic Ten
Saint Raymond – We Forgot We Were Dreaming
The Vintage Caravan – Monuments
Enter Shikari – Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption)
August Burns Red – Guardians Sessions
The Armed – Ultrapop
Needtobreathe – Live from the Woods Vol. 2
Cannibal Corpse – Violence Unimagined
2020
Erodelia – Erodelia
2016
Xiu Xiu – Plays the Music of Twin Peaks
2013
Meat Puppets – Rat Farm
Snow White’s Poison Bite – Featuring: Dr. Gruesome and the Gruesome Gory Horror Show
2012
Anathema – Weather Systems
Cancer Bats – Dead Set on Living
The Gaddabouts – Look Out Now!
Spiritualized – Sweet Heart Sweet Light
2010
Eisbrecher – Eiszeit
2007
Annihilator – Metal
Maps – We Can Create
Porcupine Tree – Fear of a Blank Planet
W.A.S.P. – Dominator
2002
Pedro the Lion – Control
Sheryl Crow – C’mon, C’mon
Slick Shoes – Slick Shoes
Theatre of Tragedy – Assembly
2001
Melvins – Colossus of Destiny
1991
Veruca Salt – Blow It Out Your Ass It’s Veruca Salt
Fastball – Make Your Mama Proud
Modest Mouse – This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Oingo Boingo – Farewell
Blind Guardian – The Forgotten Tales
Local H – As Good as Dead
David Gray – Sell, Sell, Sell
Richard Thompson – You? Me? Us?
1991
Alanis Morissette – Alanis
King Missile – The Way to Salvation
Frank Zappa – The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life
1990
Babes in Toyland – Spanking Machine
1982
Status Quo – 1+9+8+2
1980
Eric Clapton – Just One Night
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