Jon Wiederhorn

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. 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.'

Read the story behind this revolutionary debut.

Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.'

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

Then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.