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![41 Years Ago: Metallica Entered the Studio to Record ‘Kill ‘Em All’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/07/Metallica-Kill-Em-All.jpg?w=980&q=75)
41 Years Ago: Metallica Entered the Studio to Record ‘Kill ‘Em All’
On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.
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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.
![52 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Master of Reality’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/07/Black-Sabbath-Master-of-Reality-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
52 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Master of Reality’
On July 21, 1971, Black Sabbath released their 'Master of Reality' album.
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31 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Dehumanizer’
Black Sabbath, with Ronnie James Dio back in the band, released their 'Dehumanizer' album on June 22, 1992.
![24 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With ‘S&M’ Release](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2016/11/Metallica-SM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
24 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With ‘S&M’ Release
Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.
![30 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘The Spaghetti Incident?’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2016/11/Guns-N-Roses-The-Spaghetti-Incident1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
30 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘The Spaghetti Incident?’
The last GN'R album with Slash and Duff.
![47 Years Ago: KISS Crank It Up With ‘Rock And Roll Over’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2020/11/KISSRandRO.jpg?w=980&q=75)
47 Years Ago: KISS Crank It Up With ‘Rock And Roll Over’
KISS released 'Rock and Roll Over' on Nov. 11, 1976.
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34 Years Ago: Motley Crue Release ‘Dr. Feelgood’
Mötley Crüe were unapologetically obsessed with crafting the kind of sticky, sleazy hard rock that defined MTV hair metal.
![46 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/08/Motorhead-Motorhead.jpg?w=980&q=75)
46 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album
On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.
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37 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Exonerated in ‘Suicide Solution’ Fan Death Lawsuit
On Aug. 7, 1986, a judge ruled on a lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne and his record labels tying the song 'Suicide Solution' to the death of a teen.