Anniversaries

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

After being fired from Metallica, Dave Mustaine would go on to form Megadeth and release one of the best thrash debut albums ever.

On June 11, 1991, Skid Row went against the grain with their 'Slave to the Grind' disc.

On June 10, 1983, a very different sounding Pantera arrived on the scene with their debut disc 'Metal Magic.'

Their breakthrough album.

On June 5, 2003, Metallica made good on their promise to experiment and battled internal relations along the way while making 'St. Anger.'

On June 4, 1996, Metallica issued 'Load,' their follow up to 'The Black Album.'

On May 29, 2000, the core Iron Maiden lineup was back intact with the release of their 'Brave New World' album.

On May 28, 2002, Mastodon arrived on the scene as one of metal's most promising new bands with 'Remission.'

On May 24, 2010, the body of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found in a Johnston, Iowa hotel room.