Jon Wiederhorn
Eight Years Ago – Scott Weiland Dies From Drug Overdose
On Dec. 3, 2015, the iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer died while on tour.
29 Years Ago: Korn Pioneer a New Sound With Their Self-Titled Debut Album
On Oct. 11, 1994, Korn delivered an assortment of different sounds into a completely new style that changed metal forever.
51 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Paranoid’
One of metal's most important albums.
15 Years Ago: Slipknot Release ‘All Hope Is Gone’
On Aug. 26, 2008, Slipknot issued their final album with the late Paul Gray, 'All Hope Is Gone.'
39 Years Ago – Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’
How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'
33 Years Ago – Pantera Find Their Voice With ‘Cowboys From Hell’
A major step forward in their career.
5 Years Ago: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dies
Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.
13 Years Ago – Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Dies
On May 24, 2010, the body of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found in a Johnston, Iowa hotel room.
41 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
Then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.
Slipknot, Pantera, Judas Priest Members Recall Crazy Theft Stories in New Book ‘Raising Hell’
Read over 40 stories of thievery told by rockers in the new book 'Raising Hell.'