Michael Christopher

Band reconnected with David Lee Roth for the single, but things did not sail along smoothly.

They almost called it 'Snowblind.'

The thunderous backbone to Led Zeppelin’s sound went silent on Sept. 25, 1980.

Rewritten track was dubbed “God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll to You II.”

Song marked the first time James Hetfield was challenged on his lyrics.

Steven Tyler and company said they wanted "the hardest-rocking record imaginable." Here's how they got there.

Filmmakers had to find a new antagonist for the slasher sequel.

Band's 1981 album remains its darkest work, but it's also a fan favorite.

Guitarist delves deeply into a four-album collaboration that challenged and excited the band.

From synths to New Wave, the year's evident musical shifts deeply impacted the future of rock 'n' roll.