Jon Wiederhorn
22 Years Ago: Pantera Release ‘Reinventing the Steel’
Their final album.
22 Years Ago: AC/DC Bring Back the Grit on ‘Stiff Upper Lip’
Their 14th album.
36 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release the Tony Iommi-Featuring ‘Seventh Star’
It was supposed to be a Tony Iommi solo album.
27 Years Ago: Metallica Lock and ‘Reload’
The second half of what was supposed to be a double album for Metallica.
47 Years Ago: The Sex Pistols Release ‘Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s the Sex Pistols’
God save us all! The Sex Pistols gave us their album debut on this date in 1977.
25 Years Ago: Rob Zombie Goes Solo With ‘Hellbilly Deluxe’
On Aug. 25, 1998, Rob Zombie began his solo career by releasing 'Hellbilly Deluxe.'
47 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album
On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.
33 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘The Black Album’
On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.
39 Years Ago – Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’
How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'
33 Years Ago – Pantera Find Their Voice With ‘Cowboys From Hell’
A major step forward in their career.
5 Years Ago: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dies
Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.
35 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘South of Heaven’
On July 5, 1988, Slayer released their follow-up to 'Reign in Blood.'