Jon Wiederhorn

On April 27, 1979, after various attempts to get Ozzy back on the team, Black Sabbath fired their lead singer.

Nothing has been the same since Feb. 13, 1970.

It was supposed to be a Tony Iommi solo album.

On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell's life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.

On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.

A true game changer.

Farewell to a king.

Some say this is Priest's best album.

On Dec. 13, 2001, the metal world suffered a great loss with the death of Death founder Chuck Schuldiner.

Look back on the story behind the album.

On Nov. 13, 2001, Rob Zombie followed up his debut record with the venerable 'The Sinister Urge.'

It was the second and last with Dio for over a decade.