40 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica40 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for MetallicaIt wasn't an April Fool's joke.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
17 Years Ago - Rob Zombie Releases 'Educated Horses'17 Years Ago - Rob Zombie Releases 'Educated Horses'Get the story behind the album.Chad ChildersChad Childers
37 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses Sign to Geffen Records37 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses Sign to Geffen RecordsHere's how it happened.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
27 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release 'Tiny Music'27 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release 'Tiny Music'The third album from STP.Chad ChildersChad Childers
One Year Ago: Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins DiedOne Year Ago: Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins DiedA talented drummer and a beloved champion of rock.Chad ChildersChad Childers
18 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne’s House Nearly Burned Down18 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne’s House Nearly Burned DownOzzy and Sharon Osbourne were sent fleeing from their Buckinghamshire estate due to a fire in 2005.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
20 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their Second Album 'Meteora'20 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their Second Album 'Meteora'No sophomore slump here.Chad ChildersChad Childers
44 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Second Album 'Overkill'44 Years Ago: Motorhead Release Second Album 'Overkill'This one paved the way for thrash.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
9 Years Ago: GWAR Mastermind Dave Brockie Passes Away9 Years Ago: GWAR Mastermind Dave Brockie Passes AwayMarch 23, 2014 was a sad day as we lost GWAR front-thing Dave 'Oderus Urungus' Brockie.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
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