Jon Wiederhorn
41 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
Then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.
36 Years Ago: Iron Maiden’s Progressive Side Shines on ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son’
A major shift toward the progressive side.
39 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke.
19 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne’s House Nearly Burned Down in Fire-Related Mishap
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were sent fleeing from their Buckinghamshire estate due to a fire in 2005.
54 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release Their Debut Album + Invent Heavy Metal
Celebrate the anniversary of Black Sabbath's groundbreaking debut album that introduced a new sound to hard rock.
36 Years Ago: Megadeth Release ‘So Far, So Good… So What!’
Megadeth's third album arrived on Jan. 19, 1988.
Neil Peart Reflects on Rush + Career in Unpublished 2005 Interview
Farewell to a king.
Slipknot, Pantera, Judas Priest Members Recall Crazy Theft Stories in New Book ‘Raising Hell’
Read over 40 stories of thievery told by rockers in the new book 'Raising Hell.'
24 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With ‘S&M’ Release
Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.
42 Years Ago: AC/DC Finally Top Charts With ‘For Those About to Rock We Salute You’
Their first No. 1 album.
20 Years Ago: Korn Release ‘Take a Look in the Mirror’
Look back on the story behind the album.
26 Years Ago: Metallica Lock and ‘Reload’
The second half of what was supposed to be a double album.