Jon Wiederhorn

On Sept. 11, 2001, Slayer issued their brutal barrage, 'God Hates Us All.'

You wanted the best, you got the best!

On Sept. 7, 1988, Metallica released '...And Justice For All,' their first album without Cliff Burton.

Just when it looked like Judas Priest had been dethroned, the defenders of metal lashed back with their 12th album, 'Painkiller.'

A true metal classic.

Mötley Crüe were unapologetically obsessed with crafting the kind of sticky, sleazy hard rock that defined MTV hair metal.

On Aug. 31, 2004, Lamb of God broke through with their third album.

Turmoil, disaffection, misanthropy and self-indulgence have always been creative tools for Slipknot.

On Aug. 26, 2008, Slipknot issued their final album with the late Paul Gray, 'All Hope Is Gone.'

On Aug. 25, 1998, Rob Zombie began his solo career by releasing 'Hellbilly Deluxe.'