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.

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.