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On July 5, 1988, Slayer released their follow-up to 'Reign in Blood.'

On June 30, 1998, System of a Down made their presence felt with their self-titled debut disc.

In 1988, Pantera released their first disc with Philip Anselmo, an album called 'Power Metal.'

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.'