cliff burton

Megadeth's third album arrived on Jan. 19, 1988.

On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.

Inspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.

And not just because it probably would've had audible bass.

Find out more about the genius of Cliff Burton in this mini Metallica documentary.

Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the band's tour bus crashed.

Members fondly recall late bassist's eccentricities as Jason Newsted says he's proud of his former bandmates.

Then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.

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

The bassist reveals how he reached out to Burton before taking the Metallica job.

On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

Bell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.

For whom the beer tolls!

Death can provide inspiration.

It'll feature special exhibits.

Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.

Do you share a birthday with a rocker?

She told him he was the one.

The legend lives on.

Rising stars had enjoyed a positive day before the bus crash that changed everything.