Should have been at the Boiler Shop tonight to see Ash this evening, but i'm still feeling poorly so having to miss it. Need to make sure i'm feeling better for the surgery next week! Hope everyone there has a good time!

On this day in 2008, Third Eye Blind released the Red Star EP. Only three tracks but they released a video for Non-Dairy Creamer. Also includes Red Star and a live version of Why Can't You Be?

On this day in 2022 @Disturbed released their eighth studio album, Divisive on @RepriseRecords Including the singles Hey You, Bad Man, Unstoppable & Don't Tell Me, it reached number 17 in the UK album charts and number 13 in the US.

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On this day in 2003, #Maxeen released their debut self titled album. The first album was a lot more pop punk than their second release. Still very good though.

On this day in 2016, @Metallica released their tenth studio album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct. The 2 CD set reached number 1 in most of the world, but number 2 in the UK and sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. The deluxe version includes 14 live tracks!

On this day in 2003, Blink 182 released their self titled fifth studio album on #GeffenRecords After the bands hiatus, they regrouped and had changed styles focusing more on an alternative rock style than the earlier pop punk. I still really enjoy the album myself!

On this day in 1995, The Offspring released their self titled debut studio album in Europe on #epitaphrecords Initially released in the US in 1989 with a different cover, it was re-released in Europe and the US in 1994. Love the album especially Black Ball & Jennifer Lost the War

On this day in 2013, Therapy? self released The Gemil Box. An epic boxed set featuring 7 remastered CD's, 1 live DVD, 1 Cassette and Vinyl. Someday I hope to buy a copy myself but its a very rare set to get hold of one!

On this day in 1996, Bush released their second studio album, Razorblade Suitcase. Superb album, Swallowed is a fantastic song! Reached #4 in the UK charts and #1 in US!

On this day in 1996, #Catatonia released the single Bleed. It reached number 46 in the UK singles chart and was the fourth and final single from their debut album, Way Beyond Blue. It was also the second reissue, it was originally released in Jan 1995.

Happy Birthday to Twisted (Everyday Hurts) the single from Skunk Anansie released on this day in 1996. It reached number 26 in the UK singles chart. I loved the song but only bought CD1 myself, both included remixes which I wasn't keen on!

On this day in 1996, Sheryl Crow released the single Everyday Is A Winding Road in the UK It reached number 12 in the UK singles chart. Fantastic song!

On this day in 2014, P.O.D. released the album SoCal Sessions. The album is 12 acoustic version of songs from their previous studio albums: The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, Satellite, Payable on Death, Testify, When Angels & Serpents Dance, and Murdered Love.

On this day in 1998, Offspring released their fifth studio album, Americana on #ColumbiaRecords It reached number 10 in the UK album charts and included the superb singles Pretty Fly (for a White Guy), Why Don't You Get a Job? The Kids Aren't Alright & She's Got Issues.

On this day in 2017, Green Day released the compilation album Greatest Hits Gods Favourite Band on #RepriseRecords The album features 20 of Green Day's greatest hits and 2 new songs, a new version of Ordinary World & Back in the USA. In at number 22 in the UK charts!

On this day in 1997, @Metallica released their seventh studio album, Reload on @elektrarecords It reached number 4 in the UK album charts and included the singles The Memory Remains, The Unforgiven II, Fuel & Better Than You.

On this day in 2018, Smashing Pumpkins released their tenth studio album, Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. Only 8 songs but its one of my favourite SP albums ever. A total throwback to Mellon Collie sounds especially love Solara & Knights of Malta

On this day in 2018, P.O.D released their tenth studio album, Circles on #Mascot_Records This is up there with Satellite as my favourite albums by them, managed to see them on this tour and they were fantastic!

On this day in 2009, We Are The Ocean released the Look Alive EP. 4 wonderful songs, Look Alive, (I'll Grab You By The) Neck of the Woods, Cutting Our Teeth & Drag Me Down. Great live band.

On this day in 2004, Pearl Jam released Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). 33 amazing tracks from one the biggest bands in grunge history. Whats your favourite? Mine is always going to be Jeremy.

On this day in 2009. Stereophonics released their seventh studio album, Keep Calm and Carry On. It reached number 11 in the UK album charts and featured the singles Innocent & Could You Be the One?

On this day in 1998 The Divine Comedy released the single The Certainty Of Chance. The second single released from the bands sixth studio album, Fin de Siècle, it reached number 49 in the UK singles chart.

On this day in 1998 @electrasy released the single Girls Best Friend. Taken from their debut album, Beautiful Insane, it reached number 41 in the UK singles chart.

Oh I did of course record @offspring Self Esteem tonight. Had to do it. Never want to forget this! youtu.be/UDPCpw9uKeM

Not going to lie, I’ve waited 30 years for that and it was amazing. Simple Plan were a great warm up, Offspring were just insane. Getting to see Self Esteem live is a massive highlight in my life.

Waited 30 years to see Offspring. First time they've played Newcastle and typically, I'm feeling awful on the night of the gig. Me and my germs will still be there so keep away! Cannot wait to hear some tunes from Smash!

On this day in 2010, A Day To Remember released their fourth studio album, What Separates Me From You on #victoryrecords in the UK. It was released the following day in the US. Including the singles All Signs Point to Lauderdale, It's Complicated & my favourite All I Want.

On this day in 2022 Smashing Pumpkins released Atum - Act I The first part of the bands Rock Opera, it came together to form Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, however the physical release came with an additional exclusive tracks.

On this day in 2024 Less Than Jake released the EP Uncharted. Their first new material since Silver Lining in 2020 and its superb!

On this day in 2024 Linkin Park released their eighth studio album, From Zero. The first to feature vocalist Emily Armstrong and the passing of Chester Bennington. It reached number 1 in so many countries I cant list them all!

On this day in 2005, Bush released the live album, Zen X Four. The live CD was recorded on KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas on 18 December 1995 but it includes the DVD of music videos too!

On this day in 1999, Bryan Adams released the compilation album, Best Of Me. Seems some confusion as it was released worldwide in 1999 but in the US in 2001. A cracking collection, it reached number 12 in the UK charts selling over 1 million copies!

On this day in 1993 The Lemonheads released the single Its About Time in the UK. The lead single from their sixth studio album, Come on Feel the Lemonheads, it reached number 57 in the UK charts.

On this day in 1993 Pulp released the single Lip Gloss. Included in the bands fourth studio album, His 'n' Hers, it reached number 50 in the UK singles charts.

On this day in 1999 #geneva released the single Dollars In The Heavens. The lead single from their second studio album, Weather Underground, it reached number 59 in the UK singles chart.

On this day in 1999 Ocean Colour Scene released the single So Low. The second single from One from the Modern, it reached number 34 in the UK charts and included a limited edition live enhanced cd! Who bought it?

On this day in 1999 @Lightning_Seeds released the single Life's Too Short. The lead single taken from Tilt, it reached number 27 in the UK charts.

On this day in 1999 Blur released the single No Distance Left To Run. The third and final single released from '13', it reached number 14 in the UK singles chart.

On this day in 1999 Garbage released the single The World Is Not Enough. The theme song from the James Bond movie by the same title, it reached number 11 in the UK charts but number 1 in Iceland!

On this day in 2000, Offspring released their sixth studio album, Conspiracy of One on #ColumbiaRecords It reached number 12 in the UK album charts and featured the singles Original Prankster, Want You Bad & Million Miles Away. Still a big favourite for me!

On this day in 2006, +44 released their debut studio album, When Your Heart Stops Beating. I was a big fan myself, it was a different sound to the Blink 182 but I loved it! Especially loved the titled track and Lycanthrope. Saw them live on this tour too! Superb!

On this day in 1994 Pearl Jam released the single Spin The Black Circle in the UK. The lead single from their fantastic third album, Vitalogy, it reached number 10 in the UK charts. Quite a different, more punk sound from them! Really love it!

On this day in 2012, Soundgarden released their sixth and final studio album, King Animal. Featuring the singles Been Away Too Long, By Crooked Steps & Halfway There, it was a welcome return! It reached number 21 in the UK album charts and number 5 in the US!

On this day in 2007, Streetlight Manifesto released their third studio album, Somewhere in the Between on #victoryrecords I'm a massive fan of this album, especially Down Down Down To Mephistos Cafe Saw them on tour in 2007 and loved them!

On this day in 2001, The Movielife released The Movielife Has a Gambling Problem EP. 5 Brilliant tracks, Hand Grenade my favourite!

On this day in 2012, Wheatus released the album Pop, Songs & Death. A combination of The Lightning EP and The Jupiter EP, it was released with a tour of the UK. A more slower sound but still cracking listen!

On this day in 2001, Green Day released their compilation album, International Superhits! on #RepriseRecords A fantastic collection throughout the bands career to that point. It reached number 15 in the UK albums charts!

On this day in the year 2000, Silverchair released The Best Of Volume 1 The album covered the singles released from the bands first 3 albums, Frogstomp, Freak Show & Neon Ballroom. The second disc included B-sides, covers and remixes.

On this day in 1981, New Order released their debut studio album, Movement. After the death of Ian Curtis, the rest of the band decided to continue on and renamed as New Order. This was their first album! It reached number 30 in the UK album charts.