Jon Wiederhorn

On June 11, 1991, Skid Row went against the grain with their 'Slave to the Grind' disc.

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

On May 24, 1986, AC/DC released 'Who Made Who,' the soundtrack for the Stephen King film 'Maximum Overdrive.'

On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.

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

On Feb. 18, 1974, KISS arrived on the scene with their self-titled debut album.

On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

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