Jon Wiederhorn

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

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.

Get the history behind these two tragedies.

The legendary third album and major label debut from Metallica.

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 Dec. 3, 2015, iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland died of a drug overdose while on tour with Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts.

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

One of metal's most important albums.

On Aug. 26, 2008, Slipknot issued their final album with the late Paul Gray, 'All Hope Is Gone.'

How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'