Jon Wiederhorn

On Dec. 3, 2015, iconic Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland died of a drug overdose while on tour with Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts.

Here's how one of the most successful rock albums ever came together.

On July 17, 1982, Judas Priest saw their star rise with the release of the 'Screaming for Vengeance' album.

On June 5, 2002, Ramones bassist Dee Dee Ramone passed away.

On May 15, 1987, Motley Crue released their 'Girls, Girls, Girls' album.

Their most vicious album.

A detailed look back at the death of one of metal's most legendary musicians.

One of the biggest albums ever.

On April 27, 1979, after various attempts to get Ozzy back on the team, Black Sabbath fired their lead singer.

It would be their last with David Lee Roth for quite some time.