Jon Wiederhorn

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.'

On July 24, 1990, Pantera took a major step forward in their music career with the 'Cowboys From Hell' album.

Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.

On May 24, 2010, the body of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found in a Johnston, Iowa hotel room.

Then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.