Jon Wiederhorn

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.

A major step forward on their first album with Ronnie James Dio.

Get the history behind these two tragedies.

On Feb. 24, 1994, Cradle of Filth released their debut album, 'The Principle of Evil Made Flesh.'

On Jan. 8, 1991, Def Leppard's Steve Clark died from an overdose.

Some say this is Priest's best album.

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.

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

And with that, System of a Down exploded.

Mötley Crüe were unapologetically obsessed with crafting the kind of sticky, sleazy hard rock that defined MTV hair metal.

On Aug. 25, 1998, Rob Zombie began his solo career by releasing 'Hellbilly Deluxe.'