
Jon Wiederhorn


39 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Exonerated in ‘Suicide Solution’ Fan Death Lawsuit
On Aug. 7, 1986, the lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne over the death of a fan who had listened to the song 'Suicide Solution' came to its resolution.

38 Years Ago: Def Leppard Unleash ‘Hysteria’
One of the biggest albums ever.

45 Years Ago – AC/DC Overcome Tragedy With the Masterful ‘Back in Black’
Here's how one of the most successful rock albums ever came together. It's the story of AC/DC's 'Back in Black.'

38 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘Appetite for Destruction’
It was a slow burn start, but Guns N' Roses released one of the biggest albums in rock history and kicked off their Hall of Fame career.

28 Years Ago: Metallica Lock and ‘Reload’
The second half of what was supposed to be a double album for Metallica.

49 Years Ago: KISS Crank It Up With ‘Rock And Roll Over’
KISS released their 'Rock and Roll Over' album on Nov. 11, 1976.

38 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in Tragic Bus Crash
On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.

45 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Comes Back to Life With ‘Blizzard of Ozz’
On Sept. 12, 1980, Ozzy Osbourne delivered his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'

17 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’
After stumbling with critics on 'St. Anger,' how would Metallica rebound? 'Death Magnetic' offered an answer.

49 Years Ago: KISS Release the Game-Changing Concert Album ‘Alive!’
You wanted the best, you got the best!

21 Years Ago: Lamb of God Release ‘Ashes of the Wake’
On Aug. 31, 2004, Lamb of God broke through with their third album.

41 Years Ago – Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’
How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'
