23 Years Ago: Pantera Release 'The Great Southern Trendkill'
On May 7, 1996, Pantera unleashed their most vicious record to date in 'The Great Southern Trendkill.'
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31 Years Ago: Queensryche Release 'Operation: Mindcrime'
Read the story behind this conceptual masterpiece.
39 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Roar Back With 'Heaven and Hell'
A major step forward on their first album with Ronnie James Dio.
9 Years Ago: Type O Negative Frontman Peter Steele Dies
On April 14, 2010, Type O Negative vocalist Peter Steele passed away.
39 Years Ago: Judas Priest Release 'British Steel'
Judas Priest unleashed a metal classic with 1980's 'British Steel' album.
36 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
The end of Dave Mustaine's stay in Metallica came on April 11, 1983, and it came without warning.
36 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke.