Jon Wiederhorn

On June 4, 1996, Metallica issued 'Load,' their follow up to 'The Black Album.'

Take a deeper look into their onstage impact.

On April 14, 2010, Type O Negative vocalist Peter Steele passed away.

Get the story behind the album.

The end of Dave Mustaine's stay in Metallica came on April 11, 1983, and it came without warning.

Get the history behind these two tragedies.

It wasn't an April Fool's joke.

On March 25, 2005, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were sent fleeing from their Buckinghamshire estate due to a fire.

On March 24, 1979, Motorhead influences generations of rockers to come with the release of their 'Overkill' album.

For intergalactic warriors and metal fans alike, March 23, 2014 was a sad day as we lost GWAR front-thing Dave 'Oderus Urungus' Brockie.

On Feb. 25, 1992, Pantera changed the course of heavy metal with the release of 'Vulgar Display of Power.'

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