Jon Wiederhorn

Sophomore slump? We don't think so. In fact, System of a Down's 'Toxicity' put them on the musical map reaching new followers everywhere.

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

With 'Cowboys From Hell,' Pantera took a major step forward in their career.

On July 21, 1971, Black Sabbath released their 'Master of Reality' album.

In 1992, Guns N' Roses and Metallica launched a tour for the ages remembered for all the wrong reasons.

On June 30, 1998, System of a Down made their presence felt with their self-titled debut disc.

The last of five albums Black Sabbath recorded with vocalist Tony Martin.

The first album after Ronnie James Dio was kicked out of Black Sabbath.

Killswitch Engage helped put their stamp on metalcore for years to come.

A detailed look back at the death of Slayer's Jeff Hannemann, one of metal's most legendary musicians.