Jon Wiederhorn

Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.

On June 30, 1998, System of a Down made their presence felt with their self-titled debut disc.

On June 4, 1996, Metallica issued 'Load,' their follow up to 'The Black Album.'

On May 24, 1986, AC/DC released 'Who Made Who,' the soundtrack for the Stephen King film 'Maximum Overdrive.'

On May 24, 2010, the body of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found in a Johnston, Iowa hotel room.

Take a deeper look into their onstage impact.

It'd be the last with Bruce Dickinson for a while.

The end of Dave Mustaine's stay in Metallica came on April 11, 1983, and it came without warning.

Take a look back at the landmark disc here.

Get the history behind these two tragedies.