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Why November 23rd Matters In Rock History

metallica-1.10250259 James Hetfield of Metallica performs on stage during a concert at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, Austria on August 16, 2019. (Photo by GEORG HOCHMUTH / APA / AFP) / Austria OUT (Photo credit should read GEORG HOCHMUTH/AFP via Getty Images) (GEORG HOCHMUTH/Georg Hochmuth / AFP/Getty Image)

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It’s November 23rd and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 1998, Metallica released Garage Inc., a compilation album that featured cover songs of artists that have influenced Metallica. 

- In 1991, Queen singer Freddie Mercury released a statement confirming that he tested positive for HIV and has AIDS, asking everyone to help in the fight against the disease.

- In 1974, The Rolling Stones scored their fifth US No. 1 album with It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll. 

- In 1979, Pink Floyd released “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)” in the UK.

- In 2004, Evanescence put out their first-ever live album, Anywhere But Home

- And in 2008, Guns N’ Roses released their long-awaited album, Chinese Democracy, 15 years after their last record and 13 years after singer Axl Rose started working on it.

And that’s what happened today in rock history.

Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio