Celebrate National Heavy Metal Day on Hoopla

The headbanger holiday known as National Heavy Metal Day takes place on Tuesday, November 11. Observed for the first time in 2011 (11/11/11), it’s the perfect time to revisit some of your favorite heavy songs and albums. Hoopla makes it simple by providing you with the perfect soundtrack for the holiday. And the best part is that it’s free with a library card!

When Did Heavy Metal Start?

Heavy metal began in the late 1960s. Although it began in the late 1960s, it didn’t start gaining mainstream popularity until the 1970s.

Who Was the First Heavy Metal Band?

Black Sabbath is widely credited with being the first heavy metal band. Other pioneers include Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Judas Priest.

Heavy Metal Heroes Streaming on Hoopla—Free with a Library Card!

Hoopla allows you to rock out to your favorite heavy metal bands, read artist memoirs, and stream metal movies, all in the same place. All you need is a library card. A taste of the heavy metal magic available on Hoopla includes:

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

Listening to one of the most iconic albums from a pioneering band is a must on National Heavy Metal Day. Honor the legacy of Black Sabbath and legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne by streaming classic tracks on Paranoid, including “Iron Man” and “War Pigs.”

Metallica – Ride the Lightning

You can’t let National Heavy Metal Day pass you by without listening to one of the genre’s most legendary bands. Metallica’s sophomore album features some of the band’s most critically acclaimed songs, like “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “The Call of Ktulu,” and “Trapped Under Ice.”

Iron Maiden – Number of the Beast

During the early 1980s, Iron Maiden burst onto the stage with memorable melodies and powerful riffs, as displayed on 1982’s Number of the Beast. Experience them for yourself by streaming tunes like “Run to the Hills,” “Number of the Beast,” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name.”

Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power

During the 1990s, Pantera became the undisputed flag bearer for heavy metal, thanks in large part to the release of Vulgar Display of Power. Tracks like “Walk,” “Mouth for War,” and “Rise” continue to stand the test of time.

Evanescence – Fallen

By the time the early 2000s hit, metal’s evolution was undeniable, as evidenced by Evanescence’s 2003 release, Fallen. The album is filled with hip-hop influences while remaining true to their heavy metal roots, as displayed on hit records like “Bring Me to Life,” “Tourniquet,” and “Going Under.”

Stream Your Favorite Heavy Metal Heroes on Hoopla

There’s no shortage of heavy metal content on hoopla to bang your head to on National Heavy Metal Day. All you need is a library card, and you’ll unlock a world of heavy metal magic. From movies to memoirs, Hoopla has it all! Download the app and explore our vast heavy metal catalog today.