Jon Wiederhorn

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 the album.

It wasn't an April Fool's joke.

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, the iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer died while on tour.

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