Jon Wiederhorn

Discover the untold story behind Metallica's 'Kill Em All' album, including the band's creative struggles and collaborative process.

In the blackened world of Slipknot, dysfunction and turbulence have often coincided with artistic triumph.

Just when it looked like Judas Priest had been dethroned, the defenders of metal lashed back with their 12th album, 'Painkiller.'

Get the story behind White Zombie's 'Astro-Creep 2000'.

It wasn't an April Fool's joke. Kirk Hammett got the call to come audition for Metallica.

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.

On March 3, 1986, Metallica released 'Master of Puppets'. Get the story behind the 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.