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On Jan. 17, 1992, Green Day took a major step toward future success with the release of their 'Kerplunk' album.

On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

Get the full story behind the band's beginnings.

It would be their last with David Lee Roth for quite some time.

On Jan. 8, 1991, Def Leppard's Steve Clark died from an overdose.

'The Rev' passed away at the age of 28.

On Christmas Day, 1975, Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden, who would change heavy metal forever.

On Dec. 13, 2001, the metal world suffered a great loss with the death of Death founder Chuck Schuldiner.

On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell's life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.

On Dec. 6, 1994, Pearl Jam issued their chaotic third album 'Vitalogy.'