Jon Wiederhorn
13 Years Ago: Lou Reed and Metallica Perplexed the Music World With ‘Lulu’
On Nov. 1, 2011, Lou Reed and Metallica released their perplexing collaboration, 'Lulu.'
55 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Paranoid’
One of metal's most important albums that helped to launch the heavy music genre.
34 Years Ago – Metallica Release ‘The Black Album’
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.'
40 Years Ago – Metallica Unleash the Epic Album ‘Master of Puppets’
On March 3, 1986, Metallica released 'Master of Puppets'. Get the story behind the album.
38 Years Ago: Motley Crue Release ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’
On May 15, 1987, Motley Crue released their 'Girls, Girls, Girls' album. Dig into the history of the classic album and how it came together.
40 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Sign to Geffen Records
Here's where it started for Guns N' Roses, not long before they were introduced to the masses.
50 Years Ago: KISS Make the Leap on ‘Destroyer’
March 15, 1976.
42 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.
35 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘South of Heaven’
On July 5, 1988, Slayer released their follow-up to 'Reign in Blood.'
42 Years Ago – Van Halen Get a Jump on ‘1984’
It would be their last with David Lee Roth for quite some time.