Jon Wiederhorn
45 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Never Say Die!’
On Sept. 28, 1978, Black Sabbath released 'Never Say Die!,' their final album with Ozzy Osbourne for three decades.
25 Years Ago: Korn Take Nu Metal to the Masses With ‘Follow the Leader’
On Aug. 18, 1998, Korn catapulted to massive fame with the release of 'Follow the Leader.'
5 Years Ago: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dies
Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.
36 Years Ago: Queensryche Release Defining Concept Album ‘Operation: Mindcrime’
Explore the enduring legacy of Queensrÿche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' album, a revolutionary concept in heavy metal storytelling.
42 Years Ago: Judas Priest Pound the World With ‘British Steel’
A true game changer.
23 Years Ago: Lamb of God (Then Known as Burn the Priest) Release Debut Album
On April 13, 1999, Lamb of God, then known as Burn the Priest, released their debut disc.
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.
42 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Flies High Again With ‘Diary of a Madman’
The last album with Randy Rhoads.
42 Years Ago: Black Sabbath’s ‘Mob Rules’ Proves Dio Success Was No Fluke
It was the second and last with Dio for over a decade.
29 Years Ago: Megadeth Release ‘Youthanasia’
Megadeth released 'Youthanasia' on Nov. 1, 1994.
28 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Releases Comeback Album ‘Ozzmosis’
Out of retirement and into the studio.
10 Years Ago: GWAR Mastermind Dave Brockie Dies
March 23, 2014 was a sad day as we lost GWAR front-thing Dave 'Oderus Urungus' Brockie.