35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’Most of the songs on their groundbreaking debut focused on the dangerous underside of life. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Van Halen's '1984': Track by TrackVan Halen's '1984': Track by TrackHere's a track-by-track look inside the band's blockbuster album. Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Revisiting RATM's 'Evil Empire'Revisiting RATM's 'Evil Empire'Band's seminal 1996 album became its first No. 1 hit but at what price?Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
50 Years Ago: Kiss’ Gene Simmons First Sets His Hair on Fire50 Years Ago: Kiss’ Gene Simmons First Sets His Hair on FireHe debuted this now-signature fireball-spewing trick during a performance of "Firehouse."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Led Zep's First U.S. ShowLed Zep's First U.S. ShowThey appeared first on a three-band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
One Life DownOne Life DownThis band has had nine lives, and their bassist might have used up at least half of them.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
When Parents Blamed Judas Priest’s Lyrics After Two Fans Attempted SuicideWhen Parents Blamed Judas Priest’s Lyrics After Two Fans Attempted SuicideA series of tragic events ultimately ended in a pair of deaths and an expensive, sensationalist trial.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Van Halen's Big JumpVan Halen's Big JumpProducer Robert Lombard was abruptly fired before they completed the shoot.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
20 Years Ago: Peter Criss Leaves Kiss for the Last Time20 Years Ago: Peter Criss Leaves Kiss for the Last TimeFor all of their disagreements, he says he emerged in a far more stable financial place.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Onstage Sabotage Ended Kiss LineupOnstage Sabotage Ended Kiss LineupDrummer deliberately ruined three of his final five shows with original lineup.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
40 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Robert Plant in Rare Early Reunion40 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Robert Plant in Rare Early ReunionIt was just the second time they performed together after Led Zeppelin's split.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day Led Zeppelin Broke UpThe Day Led Zeppelin Broke UpIt had been approximately two months since the tragic death of their drummer John Bonham.Chad ChildersChad Childers