Longform

On Nov. 29, 1988, Guns N' Roses unleashed 'GN'R Lies.'

On Nov. 26, 2002, System of a Down made the most of a bad situation issuing 'Steal This Album!' after a leak.

Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.

The last GN'R album with Slash and Duff.

Their first No. 1 album.

It was the band's second album of the 2005 and would be their last.

The second half of what was supposed to be a double album for Metallica.

This album had some of the most on-point commentary of their career.

Revisit the story behind the album.

A turbulent two-month span led into a difficult recording session.