
Jon Wiederhorn


20 Years Ago – Dimebag Darrell Slain Onstage in Ohio
On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell's life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.

That Time Aerosmith’s Original Touring Van Was Discovered in Woods by ‘American Pickers’
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and original guitarist Ray Tabano confirmed that the vehicle was authentic.

37 Years Ago: Iron Maiden’s Progressive Side Shines on ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son’
Iron Maiden's 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' marked a major shift toward the progressive side.

42 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
It was a bummer when Metallica fired Dave Mustaine, but then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.

30 Years Ago + 22 Years Ago: Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain + Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Die on April 5
Get the history behind these two tragedies.

42 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke. Kirk Hammett got the call to come audition for Metallica.

39 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Sign to Geffen Records
Here's where it started for Guns N' Roses, not long before they were introduced to the masses.

19 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne’s House Nearly Burned Down in Fire-Related Mishap
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were sent fleeing from their Buckinghamshire estate due to a fire in 2005.

48 Years Ago: KISS Make the Leap on ‘Destroyer’
March 15, 1976.

39 Years Ago – Metallica Unleash the Epic Album ‘Master of Puppets’
On March 3, 1986, Metallica released 'Master of Puppets'. Get the story behind the album.

22 Years Ago: AC/DC Bring Back the Grit on ‘Stiff Upper Lip’
Their 14th album.

41 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Arrested for Urinating on Alamo Cenotaph
In 1982, he was banned for the next decade.