Jon Wiederhorn

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.'

On Aug. 25, 1988, Metallica released '...And Justice For All,' their first album without Cliff Burton.

On Aug. 21, 1977, Motorhead began their career ascent with their self-titled album.

On Aug. 18, 1998, Korn catapulted to massive fame with the release of 'Follow the Leader.'

Get the story behind Cannibal Corpse's groundbreaking first album.