1973 in heavy metal music
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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1973.
Bands formed
Bands disbanded
Events
- Rob Halford became the new vocalist for Judas Priest, taking over from Al Atkins who departed at the end of 1972. John Hinch also joined the band as their drummer.
- Tensions within Deep Purple led to vocalist Ian Gillan leaving and bassist Roger Glover being let go, marking the end of the band's Mark II era. They were replaced by David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes, respectively.
- Guitarist Michael Schenker left Scorpions and joined UFO, replacing Bernie Marsden.
Deaths
- Helmut Eisenhut, drummer of Scorpions.
Albums
January
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aerosmith | Aerosmith[3] |
| 12 | Deep Purple | Who Do We Think We Are[4] |
February
March
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | King Crimson | Larks' Tongues in Aspic |
| 28 | Led Zeppelin | Houses of the Holy[6] |
April
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Uriah Heep | Uriah Heep Live |
May
June
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Budgie | Never Turn Your Back On a Friend[7] |
| Bang | Music |
July
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Jethro Tull | A Passion Play |
| Queen | Queen I | |
| Grand Funk Railroad | We're an American Band | |
August
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lynyrd Skynyrd | (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)[8] |
| Buffalo | Volcanic Rock | |
| Golden Earring | Moontan |
September
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Uriah Heep | Sweet Freedom[9] |
| 21 | Thin Lizzy | Vagabonds of the Western World |
| James Gang | Bang | |
| The Amboy Dukes | Call of the Wild[10] |
October
| Day | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Montrose | Montrose[11] |
| 26 | The Who | Quadrophenia |
November
December
Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Bachman–Turner Overdrive II