Jon Wiederhorn

On July 21, 1971, Black Sabbath released their 'Master of Reality' album.

Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.

On July 17, 1982, Judas Priest saw their star rise with the release of the 'Screaming for Vengeance' album.

It's amazing this album ever got made at all.

On May 24, 1986, AC/DC released 'Who Made Who,' the soundtrack for the Stephen King film 'Maximum Overdrive.'

The first with Nicko McBrain.

Take a look back at the landmark disc here.

Get the history behind these two tragedies.

On March 22, 1987, Anthrax issued 'Among the Living,' an album that secured their spot in thrash metal history.

Nothing has been the same since Feb. 13, 1970.

On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell's life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.

The second half of what was supposed to be a double album.

It came out Nov. 8, 1980.

Megadeth released 'Youthanasia' on Nov. 1, 1994.

God save us all!

On Sept. 20, 1980, Ozzy Osbourne delivered his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'

Mötley Crüe were unapologetically obsessed with crafting the kind of sticky, sleazy hard rock that defined MTV hair metal.

One of the biggest albums ever made.

On July 19, 1994, Marilyn Manson, minus the Spooky Kids, dropped their debut album.

Black Sabbath, with Ronnie James Dio back in the band, released their 'Dehumanizer' album on June 22, 1992.