Jon Wiederhorn

The diverse follow-up to 'South of Heaven.'

One of metal's most important albums.

On Aug. 25, 1988, Metallica released '...And Justice For All,' their first album without Cliff Burton.

One of the biggest albums ever.

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 July 14, 1992, Megadeth enjoyed a major commercial success with the release of 'Countdown to Extinction.'

Skid Row's devastatingly heavy second album came out on June 11, 1991.

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

On May 24, 1986, AC/DC released 'Who Made Who,' the soundtrack for the Stephen King film 'Maximum Overdrive.'

We take a look back at the life and death of metal legend Ronnie James Dio.