Jon Wiederhorn
41 Years Ago – Metallica Start the Thrash Revolution With ‘Kill ‘Em All’
Discover the untold story behind Metallica's 'Kill Em All' album, including the band's creative struggles and collaborative process.
34 Years Ago – Pantera Find Their Voice With ‘Cowboys From Hell’
With 'Cowboys From Hell,' Pantera took a major step forward in their career.
14 Album Covers That Look Metal But Aren’t
Demons, gravestones, blood and motorcycles on an album cover often mean you're about to hear some metal. But not always.
22 Years Ago: Ramones Bassist Dee Dee Ramone Dies at 50
On June 5, 2002, Ramones bassist Dee Dee Ramone passed away. Learn about his legacy.
19 Years Ago: Avenged Sevenfold Unleash Their Breakthrough Album ‘City of Evil’
After a few years of generating some buzz, Avenged Sevenfold finally made their big breakout with the 'City of Evil' album.
25 Years Ago: Korn Take Nu Metal to the Masses With ‘Follow the Leader’
On Aug. 18, 1998, Korn catapulted to massive fame with the release of 'Follow the Leader.'
19 Years Ago: Linkin Park Crossed Worlds With Jay-Z on ‘Collision Course’
On Nov. 30, 2004, the two music giants united for this unique project.
Eight Years Ago – Scott Weiland Dies From Drug Overdose
On Dec. 3, 2015, the iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer died while on tour.
25 Years Ago: System of a Down Release Self-Titled Debut Album
On June 30, 1998, System of a Down made their presence felt with their self-titled debut disc.
30 Years Ago: Tool Pull Fans Into Their ‘Undertow’
Take a look back at the landmark disc here.
30 Years Ago + 22 Years Ago: Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain + Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Die on April 5
Get the history behind these two tragedies.
13 Years Ago – Avenged Sevenfold’s Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan Passes Away
'The Rev' passed away at the age of 28.
Chevelle: The Story of an Estranged Brother + Rarities Album
The Loeffler brothers go in-depth in this exclusive interview.
Disturbed to Visit With and Perform for U.S. Troops in Nevada
'We are honored every time we are able to perform for our troops and pay our respects to our service men and women,' said guitarist Don Donegan.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Lashes Out After Stringer Drummer Gets Pelted With Beer at Yankee Stadium
Oakland native John Spencer of the New York band Stringer became a viral sensation after Yankee fans pelted him with beer following the A's loss this week.
Gibson Guided Out of Bankruptcy by Former Rocker Turned Businessman
Many blamed longtime Chief Executive Officer Henry Juszkiewicz for the company's financial decline, while Nat Zilkha is receiving credit for its recent turn.