Jon Wiederhorn

It was a bummer when Metallica fired Dave Mustaine, but then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.

Get the history behind these two tragedies.

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica finally became a mainstream commercial band after releasing their self-titled set that came to be known as 'The Black Album.'

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

In the blackened world of Slipknot, dysfunction and turbulence have often coincided with artistic triumph.

Forget about work — this list isn't safe to view anywhere.

On Aug. 18, 1998, Korn catapulted to massive fame with the release of 'Follow the Leader.'

Explore the mystical meanings behind Tool's '10,000 Days' album title. Dive into the Saturn return concept and its impact on music legends.

Take a look back at the landmark disc here.

On Dec. 3, 2015, the iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer died while on tour.