Jon Wiederhorn

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.

How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'

A tour for the ages remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.

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

On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.

Get the story to the follow-up to the panned 'St. Anger.'

On Aug. 25, 1988, Metallica released '...And Justice For All,' their first album without Cliff Burton.

Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.'

On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.