Jon Wiederhorn

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.

On July 24, 1990, Pantera took a major step forward in their music career with the 'Cowboys From Hell' album.

A tour for the ages remembered for all the wrong reasons.

After being fired from Metallica, Dave Mustaine would go on to form Megadeth and release one of the best thrash debut albums ever.

On June 11, 1991, Skid Row went against the grain with their 'Slave to the Grind' disc.