Jon Wiederhorn

On Oct. 11, 1994, Korn delivered an assortment of different sounds into a completely new style that changed metal forever.

On Sept. 24, 1990, Megadeth issued their 'Rust in Peace' album.

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

The landmark release includes metal staples like 'Paranoid,' 'War Pigs' and 'Iron Man.'

On Sept. 11, 2001, Slayer issued their brutal barrage, 'God Hates Us All.'

Heavy metal author Jon Wiederhorn reviews Slipknot's new album.

On June 4, 1996, Metallica issued 'Load,' their follow up to 'The Black Album.'

It'd be the last with Bruce Dickinson for a while.

It wasn't an April Fool's joke.

On Feb. 25, 1992, Pantera changed the course of heavy metal with the release of 'Vulgar Display of Power.'

On Dec. 28, 2009, Avenged Sevenfold announced their longtime drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan had passed away at the age of 28.

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