Anniversaries

Some say this is Priest's best album.

'The Rev' passed away at the age of 28.

On Dec. 28, 2015, Motorhead mainman and rock 'n' roll legend Lemmy Kilmister passed away.

On Christmas Day, 1975, Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden, who would change heavy metal forever.

On Dec. 13, 2001, the metal world suffered a great loss with the death of Death founder Chuck Schuldiner.

On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell's life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.

'Blasting our way through the boundaries of Hell, no one can stop us tonight.'

Is it their best? The debate rages on...

On Nov. 26, 2002, System of a Down made the most of a bad situation by completing their music after a leak and issuing 'Steal This Album!'

Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.