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Jon Wiederhorn
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31 Years Ago – Megadeth Release ‘Countdown to Extinction’
A huge commercial success following 'Rust in Peace.'
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40 Years Ago – Metallica Start the Thrash Revolution With ‘Kill ‘Em All’
Read the story behind this revolutionary debut.
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43 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.
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22 Years Ago: Pantera Release ‘Reinventing the Steel’
Their final album.
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Eight Years Ago – Scott Weiland Dies From Drug Overdose
On Dec. 3, 2015, the iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer died while on tour.
![31 Years Ago: Megadeth Release the Tech-Thrash Groundbreaker ‘Rust in Peace’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/09/Megadeth-Rust-in-Peace-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
31 Years Ago: Megadeth Release the Tech-Thrash Groundbreaker ‘Rust in Peace’
On Sept. 24, 1990, Megadeth issued their 'Rust in Peace' album.
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30 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Releases ‘No More Tears’
On Sept. 17, 1991, Ozzy Osbourne reached a career turning point with his solo disc 'No More Tears.'
![15 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/09/Metallica-Death-Magnetic-Anniversary.jpg?w=980&q=75)
15 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’
Get the story to the follow-up to the panned 'St. Anger.'
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52 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Master of Reality’
On July 21, 1971, Black Sabbath released their 'Master of Reality' album.
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36 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘Appetite for Destruction’
One of the biggest albums ever made.