42 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica42 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for MetallicaIt wasn't an April Fool's joke. Kirk Hammett got the call to come audition for Metallica.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
29 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release ‘Tiny Music … Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop’29 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release ‘Tiny Music … Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop’The third album from Stone Temple Pilots, 'Tiny Music,' ran into plenty of issues en route to being completed and supported.Chad ChildersChad Childers
19 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne’s House Nearly Burned Down in Fire-Related Mishap19 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne’s House Nearly Burned Down in Fire-Related MishapOzzy and Sharon Osbourne were sent fleeing from their Buckinghamshire estate due to a fire in 2005.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
22 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their ‘Meteora’ Album22 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their ‘Meteora’ AlbumDig a little deeper into the history behind Linkin Park's second studio album, 'Meteora.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
46 Years Ago: Motorhead Paved the Way for Thrash With Second Album ‘Overkill’46 Years Ago: Motorhead Paved the Way for Thrash With Second Album ‘Overkill’This one paved the way for thrash and made Motorhead a band to contend with.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
11 Years Ago: GWAR Mastermind Dave Brockie Dies11 Years Ago: GWAR Mastermind Dave Brockie DiesMarch 23, 2014 was a sad day as we lost GWAR front-thing Dave 'Oderus Urungus' Brockie.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
The Internet’s Funniest New Tool Album MemesThe Internet’s Funniest New Tool Album MemesOne last chance to laugh before 'Fear Inoculum' drops.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
34 Years Ago: Smashing Pumpkins Release Debut Album ‘Gish’34 Years Ago: Smashing Pumpkins Release Debut Album ‘Gish’On May 28, 1991, Smashing Pumpkins kicked off their career with 'Gish.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
Iron Maiden Address Manchester Terror Attack Onstage in CardiffIron Maiden Address Manchester Terror Attack Onstage in CardiffIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson addressed the Manchester terror attack during the band's performance in Cardiff this week.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Guns N’ Roses Offer Chris Cornell Tribute ‘Black Hole Sun’ at Slane Castle GigGuns N’ Roses Offer Chris Cornell Tribute ‘Black Hole Sun’ at Slane Castle GigDuring their performance at the Slane Castle in Ireland, Guns N' Roses paid tribute to Chris Cornell with a performance of 'Black Hole Sun.'Chad ChildersChad Childers