Jon Wiederhorn

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi released his solo album 'Iommi' on Oct. 17, 2000, and it featured a who's who of metal singers.

Korn released their sophomore album, 'Life is Peachy,' on Oct. 15, 1996.

On Oct. 11, 1994, Korn delivered an assortment of different sounds into a completely new style that changed metal forever.

The diverse follow-up to 'South of Heaven.'

On Oct. 7, 1986, Slayer delivered their thrash masterpiece 'Reign in Blood.'

On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.

On Sept. 24, 1990, Megadeth issued their 'Rust in Peace' album.

On Sept. 20, 1980, Ozzy Osbourne delivered his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'

On Sept. 19, 1986, Megadeth followed-up their debut album with the exceptional, catchy and powerful riff-fest 'Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?'

The landmark release includes metal staples like 'Paranoid,' 'War Pigs' and 'Iron Man.'