Jon Wiederhorn
43 Years Ago – AC/DC Overcome Tragedy With the Masterful ‘Back in Black’
Here's how one of the most successful rock albums ever came together.
20 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘St. Anger’ Amid Band Turmoil
It's amazing this album ever got made at all.
27 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Load’
Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.'
37 Years Ago: AC/DC Release ‘Who Made Who’
On May 24, 1986, AC/DC released 'Who Made Who,' the soundtrack for the Stephen King film 'Maximum Overdrive.'
40 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Release ‘Piece of Mind’
The first with Nicko McBrain.
36 Years Ago: Motley Crue Release ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’
On May 15, 1987, Motley Crue released their 'Girls, Girls, Girls' album.
36 Years Ago: Queensryche Release Defining Concept Album ‘Operation: Mindcrime’
Explore the enduring legacy of Queensrÿche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' album, a revolutionary concept in heavy metal storytelling.
44 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy Osbourne
On April 27, 1979, after various attempts to get Ozzy back on the team, Black Sabbath fired their lead singer.
44 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Roar Back With ‘Heaven and Hell’
A major step forward on their first album with Ronnie James Dio.
42 Years Ago: Judas Priest Pound the World With ‘British Steel’
A true game changer.