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Jon Wiederhorn
![Jon Wiederhorn](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/05/JonWpic.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![44 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy Osbourne](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/04/Black-Sabbath.jpg?w=980&q=75)
44 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy Osbourne
On April 27, 1979, after various attempts to get Ozzy back on the team, Black Sabbath fired their lead singer.
![54 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release Their Debut Album + Invent Heavy Metal](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2020/02/Black-Sabbath-Black-Sabbath-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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: Black Sabbath Release the Tony Iommi-Featuring ‘Seventh Star’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/01/Black-Sabbath-Seventh-Star.jpg?w=980&q=75)
36 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release the Tony Iommi-Featuring ‘Seventh Star’
It was supposed to be a Tony Iommi solo album.
![19 Years Ago – Dimebag Darrell Slain Onstage in Ohio](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2016/12/Dimebag-Darrell1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
19 Years Ago – Dimebag Darrell Slain Onstage in Ohio
On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell's life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.
![46 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/08/Motorhead-Motorhead.jpg?w=980&q=75)
46 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album
On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.
![42 Years Ago: Judas Priest Pound the World With ‘British Steel’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/04/Judas-Priest-British-Steel-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
42 Years Ago: Judas Priest Pound the World With ‘British Steel’
A true game changer.
![Neil Peart Reflects on Rush + Career in Unpublished 2005 Interview](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2020/01/Rush-Neil-Peart.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Neil Peart Reflects on Rush + Career in Unpublished 2005 Interview
Farewell to a king.
![40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Ride Hot Streak With ‘Defenders of the Faith’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/01/Judas-Priest-Defenders-of-the-Faith1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Ride Hot Streak With ‘Defenders of the Faith’
Some say this is Priest's best album.
![22 Years Ago – Death Founder + Death Metal Pioneer Chuck Schuldiner Dies](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2013/10/Death1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
22 Years Ago – Death Founder + Death Metal Pioneer Chuck Schuldiner Dies
On Dec. 13, 2001, the metal world suffered a great loss with the death of Death founder Chuck Schuldiner.
![20 Years Ago: Korn Release ‘Take a Look in the Mirror’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/11/Korn-Take-a-Look-in-the-Mirror-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
20 Years Ago: Korn Release ‘Take a Look in the Mirror’
Look back on the story behind the album.
![22 Years Ago: Rob Zombie Releases ‘The Sinister Urge’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2016/11/Rob-Zombie-The-Sinister-Urge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
22 Years Ago: Rob Zombie Releases ‘The Sinister Urge’
On Nov. 13, 2001, Rob Zombie followed up his debut record with the venerable 'The Sinister Urge.'
![42 Years Ago: Black Sabbath’s ‘Mob Rules’ Proves Dio Success Was No Fluke](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/11/Black-Sabbath-Mob-Rules-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
42 Years Ago: Black Sabbath’s ‘Mob Rules’ Proves Dio Success Was No Fluke
It was the second and last with Dio for over a decade.