Jon Wiederhorn

On Sept. 28, 1978, Black Sabbath released 'Never Say Die!,' their final album with Ozzy Osbourne for three decades.

The landmark release includes metal staples like 'Paranoid,' 'War Pigs' and 'Iron Man.'

You wanted the best, you got the best!

The heavy metal community was already in the grip of Iron Maiden fever when the band released its fifth studio album, Powerslave, on Sept. 3, 1984.

On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.

On Aug. 7, 1986, a judge tossed out a lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne and his record labels tying the song 'Suicide Solution' to the death of a teen.

One of the biggest albums ever.

How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'

Here's how one of the most successful rock albums ever came together.