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On This Day in Metal June 25th, 2013 Amon Amarth unleashed Deceiver of the Gods, an album packed with crushing riffs, epic Viking storytelling, and fan favorites like the title track, “As Loke Falls,” and “Father of the Wolf.” A modern melodic death metal classic that proved the Norse legends were far from over. What’s your favorite track from Deceiver of the Gods? #OnThisDay #AmonAmarth #DeceiverOfTheGods #MelodicDeathMetal

On This Day in Metal June 24th, 1988 Pantera released Power Metal, the band’s fourth studio album and the first to feature Phil Anselmo on lead vocals. Blending melodic heavy metal with the aggression that would soon define the band’s signature sound, Power Metal marked a major turning point in Pantera’s evolution. Featuring standout tracks including “Power Metal,” “Rock the World,” “We’ll Meet Again,” and “Proud to Be Loud,” the album remains an important chapter in the band’s history. What’s your favorite track from Power Metal? #OnThisDay #Pantera #PowerMetal #HeavyMetal #MetalHistory

On This Day in Metal June 24th, 1993 Anthrax released “Only”, the lead single from Sound of White Noise and the band’s first release featuring vocalist John Bush after Joey Belladonna’s departure. The song remains one of the band’s most celebrated tracks, with even Metallica’s James Hetfield once calling it “a perfect song.” A defining moment in Anthrax history. #OnThisDay #Anthrax #Only #SoundOfWhiteNoise #JohnBush

On This Day in Metal June 22nd, 1993 Death released their groundbreaking fifth studio album Individual Thought Patterns. Widely regarded as one of the greatest technical death metal albums ever recorded, the album showcased Chuck Schuldiner’s visionary songwriting alongside incredible performances from Gene Hoglan, Steve DiGiorgio, and Andy LaRocque. Standout tracks include “The Philosopher,” “Trapped in a Corner,” and “Overactive Imagination.” What’s your favorite track from this Death classic? #OnThisDayInMetal #DeathMetal #DeathBand #ChuckSchuldiner #IndividualThoughtPatterns

On This Day in Metal June 22nd, 1998 Iced Earth released their classic album Something Wicked This Way Comes. Widely regarded as one of the band’s finest releases, the album featured fan favorites such as “Burning Times,” “Melancholy (Holy Martyr),” and “Prophecy.” Combining powerful songwriting, crushing riffs, and memorable storytelling, it helped cement Iced Earth’s place in the world of heavy metal. What’s your favorite track from Something Wicked This Way Comes? #OnThisDayInMetal #ThisDayInMetal #IcedEarth #SomethingWickedThisWayComes #HeavyMetal

Argentina puede ser aún 1ª, 2ª o 3ª de grupo, pero ya está matemáticamente clasificada. Leo Messi en fases de grupos... Champions League: 19 de 19 superadas Mundial de Clubes: 1 de 1 superadas Leagues Cup: 2 de 2 superadas Copa del Mundo: 6 de 6 superadas Copa América: 7 de 7 superadas 35 de 35 superadas. Si conoces a alguien con un pleno igual o superior, puedes mencionarle. SPOLIER: no vas a encontrar a nadie.

‼️ RÉCORD HISTÓRICO ‼️ (otro más de este animal) Jugadores con más goles consecutivos de su selección en TODA la historia de la Copa del Mundo: 6️⃣ LEO MESSI (Argentina, 2022-26) 6️⃣ Eusébio (Portugal, 1966) 6️⃣ Paolo Rossi (Italia, 1982) 6️⃣ Salenko (Rusia, 1994) 6️⃣ Enner Valencia (Ecuador, 2014-22) Los 6 de Messi: 1 a Francia (final de Catar 2022), 3 a Argelia y 2 a Austria en este Mundial.

Jugadores que empezaron una Copa del Mundo con 5+ goles tras los dos primeros partidos: 🇦🇷 1930: Stábile (5) 🇭🇺 1954: Kocsis (7) 🇫🇷 1958: Fontaine (5) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2018: Harry Kane (5) 🇦🇷 2026: LEO MESSI (5)

ARG 🇦🇷 2-0 🇦🇹 AUT (FT) Selecciones cuyos 5 primeros goles en una Copa del Mundo los marcó el mismo jugador: 🇷🇺 1994: Salenko 🇦🇷 2026: LEO MESSI Doblete de Maradona contra Inglaterra el 22 de junio de 1986 y doblete de Messi contra Austria el 22 de junio de 2026.

Messi es el primer jugador que abre el marcador en DIEZ partidos diferentes de la Copa del Mundo: 🇦🇷 LEO MESSI - 10 🇮🇹 Vieri - 6 🇧🇷 Ronaldo - 6 🇪🇸 Villa - 6 🇵🇱 Lato - 5 🇮🇹 Paolo Rossi - 5 🇮🇹 Schillaci - 5 🇺🇾 Luis Suárez - 5 🇩🇪 Thomas Müller - 5

‼️ RÉCORD HISTÓRICO ‼️ Leo Messi encadena 6 partidos consecutivos marcando en la Copa del Mundo. IGUALA el récord absoluto de Just Fontaine (Suecia 1958) y Jairzinho (México 1970): 🇦🇷 vs Australia (3 dic. 2022) 🇦🇷 vs Holanda (9 dic. 2022) 🇦🇷 vs Croacia (13 dic. 2022) 🇦🇷 vs Francia (18 dic. 2022) 🇦🇷 vs Argelia (16 jun. 2026) 🇦🇷 vs Austria (22 jun. 2026)

‼️ RÉCORD HISTÓRICO ‼️ Leo Messi marca su gol nº 17 en la Copa del Mundo y, 40 años después de la hazaña del Diego ante los ingleses, supera a Miroslav Klose para convertirse en el MÁXIMO GOLEADOR HISTÓRICO en TODA la historia del torneo: 1️⃣ 🇦🇷 LEO MESSI - 17 goles 2️⃣ 🇩🇪 Miroslav Klose - 16 3️⃣ 🇧🇷 Ronaldo - 15

On This Day in Metal June 19th, 2020 Lamb of God released their self-titled album Lamb of God. The album marked the band’s first release featuring drummer Art Cruz and delivered crushing tracks such as “Memento Mori,” “Checkmate,” and “Resurrection Man.” Debuting at #15 on the Billboard 200, it proved that Lamb of God remained one of the most powerful forces in modern metal. What’s your favorite track from Lamb of God? #OnThisDay #LambOfGod #HeavyMetal #MetalHistory #ThisDayInMetal

On This Day in Metal June 19th, 1989 Kreator unleashed Extreme Aggression, one of the defining albums of the German thrash metal movement. Featuring classics like “Betrayer,” “Love Us or Hate Us,” and the title track, the album helped cement Kreator’s status as one of thrash metal’s most ferocious and influential bands. 37 years later, Extreme Aggression remains a relentless assault of speed, aggression, and razor-sharp riffs. What’s your favorite track from this thrash metal masterpiece? #Kreator #ExtremeAggression #ThrashMetal #ThisDayInMetal

On This Day in Metal June 20th, 1983 Iron Maiden released “The Trooper,” the legendary second single from their classic album Piece of Mind. Inspired by the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, the song became one of Maiden’s most iconic anthems, featuring Steve Harris’ galloping bass lines and one of heavy metal’s most recognizable riffs. 43 years later, “The Trooper” remains a staple of Iron Maiden’s live shows and a fan favorite around the world. 🤘 What’s your favorite Iron Maiden song? #IronMaiden #TheTrooper #PieceOfMind #HeavyMetal #NWOBHM

On This Day in Metal June 21st, 1990 Exodus released their fourth studio album Impact Is Imminent. The album showcased the Bay Area thrash legends at their most aggressive, featuring crushing tracks like “The Lunatic Parade,” “Only Death Decides,” and “Within the Walls of Chaos.” While often overlooked in the band’s catalog, Impact Is Imminent remains a fierce testament to Exodus’ relentless speed, precision, and riff-driven assault. What’s your favorite track from this underrated thrash classic? #ThisDayInMetal #Exodus #ImpactIsImminent #ThrashMetal #BayAreaThrash #MetalHistory

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On This Day in Metal June 17th, 1997 Megadeth released Cryptic Writings, their seventh studio album. Featuring fan favorites like “Trust,” “Almost Honest,” and “A Secret Place,” the album showcased a more melodic side of the band while still delivering Dave Mustaine’s signature riffs and sharp songwriting. Nearly three decades later, Cryptic Writings remains one of Megadeth’s most successful and debated releases, proving the band’s ability to evolve without losing their edge. What’s your favorite track from Cryptic Writings? #ThisDayInMetal #Megadeth #CrypticWritings #DaveMustaine #HeavyMetal

On This Day in Metal June 17th, 2016 Gojira released their sixth studio album Magma on June 17, 2016. Written in the wake of personal loss, Magma marked a bold evolution in Gojira’s sound, blending crushing riffs, powerful melodies, and deeply emotional songwriting. The album became the band’s breakthrough release, earning widespread critical acclaim and Grammy nominations for “Silvera” and “Stranded.” A modern metal masterpiece that proved heaviness and emotion can coexist. Favorite track from Magma? #OnThisDayInMetal #Gojira #Magma #MetalHistory #ThisDayInMetal

On This Day in Metal June 17th, 2011 Symphony X released their ninth studio album, Iconoclast. Blending progressive metal complexity with crushing riffs and futuristic themes, Iconoclast became one of the band’s heaviest and most ambitious releases. Tracks like “The End of Innocence,” “Dehumanized,” and the epic title track showcased the band’s technical mastery and songwriting brilliance. 15 years later, Iconoclast remains a standout in the Symphony X catalog and a modern progressive metal classic. What’s your favorite track from Iconoclast? #ThisDayInMetal #SymphonyX #Iconoclast #ProgressiveMetal #MetalHistory