31 Years Ago: Judas Priest Flash Metal Form on 'Ram It Down'
Following the less than positive reception to 'Turbo,' Judas Priest made an effort to get back to metal basics on 'Ram It Down' without shaking off the synths.
Anniversaries
36 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Release 'Piece of Mind'
It’s easy to understand why Iron Maiden’s 'Piece of Mind' remains one of bassist Steve Harris’ favorite albums.
9 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Passes Away
We take a look back at the life and death of metal legend Ronnie James Dio.
32 Years Ago: Motley Crue Release 'Girls, Girls, Girls'
On May 15, 1987, Motley Crue released their 'Girls, Girls, Girls' album.
27 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Release 'Fear of the Dark'
It'd be the last with Bruce Dickinson for a while.
36 Years Ago: Metallica Enter the Studio to Record 'Kill ‘Em All'
On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.
23 Years Ago: Pantera Release 'The Great Southern Trendkill'
On May 7, 1996, Pantera unleashed their most vicious record to date in 'The Great Southern Trendkill.'
7 Years Ago: Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch Dies
On May 4, 2012, the music world was dealt a crushing blow.
Lamb of God Drop Rare B-Side for 'Ashes of the Wake' Anniversary
Listen to ‘Another Nail for Your Coffin.’
31 Years Ago: Queensryche Release 'Operation: Mindcrime'
Read the story behind this conceptual masterpiece.