27 Years Ago: Beastie Boys Release ‘Check Your Head’
On April 21, 1992, the Beastie Boys changed the course of their career with the release of their 'Check Your Head' album.
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23 Years Ago: Rage Against the Machine Release ‘Evil Empire’
On April 16, 1996, Rage Against the Machine took their message to the masses with the release of the 'Evil Empire' album.
28 Years Ago: Temple of the Dog Release Their Self-Titled Album
On April 16, 1991, a supergroup featuring members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam came together to release an album in honor of the late Andrew Wood.
9 Years Ago: Type O Negative’s Peter Steele Dies
On April 14, 2010, Type O Negative vocalist Peter Steele passed away.
39 Years Ago: Judas Priest Pound the World With ‘British Steel’
Judas Priest unleashed a metal classic with 1980's 'British Steel' album.
20 Years Ago: Lamb of God (Then Known as Burn the Priest) Release Debut Album
On April 13, 1999, Lamb of God, then known as Burn the Priest, released their debut disc.
25 Years Ago: Hole Establish Themselves as a Force on ‘Live Through This’
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24 Years Ago: White Zombie Release Their Final Studio Album, ‘Astro-Creep: 2000′
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36 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
The end of Dave Mustaine's stay in Metallica came on April 11, 1983, and it came without warning.
26 Years Ago: Tool Pull Fans Into Their ‘Undertow’
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