Michael Christopher

Izzy Stradlin and Gilby Clarke had trouble performing the song live.

First single from band's 10th album marked return after long break.

The iconic track bares a resemblance to at least two other songs.

Song marked the first time James Hetfield was challenged on his lyrics.

First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.

Judas Priest made an effort to get back to metal basics on 'Ram It Down' without shaking off the synths.

Ratings fell when the popular character was killed off, so the prime-time soap opera invented a way to bring him back.

Steven Tyler and company said they wanted "the hardest-rocking record imaginable." Here's how they got there.

Band's 1981 album remains its darkest work, but it's also a fan favorite.

Guitarist delves deeply into a four-album collaboration that challenged and excited the band.

From synths to New Wave, the year's evident musical shifts deeply impacted the future of rock 'n' roll.

Legal problems and studio red tape have kept both the 'Friday the 13th' and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchises from making new films.