Jon Wiederhorn
46 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album
On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.
39 Years Ago – Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’
How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'
43 Years Ago – AC/DC Overcome Tragedy With the Masterful ‘Back in Black’
Here's how one of the most successful rock albums ever came together.
33 Years Ago – Pantera Find Their Voice With ‘Cowboys From Hell’
A major step forward in their career.
31 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses and Metallica Launch Ill-Fated Tour
A tour for the ages remembered for all the wrong reasons.
27 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Load’
Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.'
13 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Passes Away
We take a look back at the life and death of metal legend Ronnie James Dio.
13 Years Ago: Type O Negative’s Peter Steele Dies
RIP, Green Man.
29 Years Ago: White Zombie Release Their Final Studio Album, ‘Astro-Creep: 2000′
Get the story behind White Zombie's 'Astro-Creep 2000'.
50 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Overcome Writer’s Block and Release ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’
Is it their best? The debate rages on...
Metallica Release Songs From Remastered ‘…And Justice for All’ Album
Metallica are re-issuing ...And Justice For All to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Aerosmith’s Original Touring Van Discovered in Woods by ‘American Pickers’
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and original guitarist Ray Tabano confirmed that the vehicle was authentic.
Remembering Vinnie Paul: The Drummer and the Man
Journalist Jon Wiederhorn looks back at the life of the late Pantera drummer, as the world mourns his loss.
11 Years Ago: Warrant Singer Jani Lane Dies
On Aug. 11, 2011, Warrant frontman Jani Lane was found dead in a hotel in Woodland Hills, California.
22 Years Ago: Pantera Release ‘Reinventing the Steel’
Their final album.
48 Years Ago: KISS Make the Leap on ‘Destroyer’
March 15, 1976.
37 Years Ago: Metallica Unleash the Epic Album ‘Master of Puppets’
The legendary third album and major label debut from Metallica.
Seven Years Ago – Motorhead Pioneer Lemmy Kilmister Dies
On Dec. 28, 2015, we lost an all-time legend.
13 Years Ago – Avenged Sevenfold’s Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan Passes Away
'The Rev' passed away at the age of 28.
28 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Releases Comeback Album ‘Ozzmosis’
Out of retirement and into the studio.