Rock’s 40 Biggest MTV MomentsRock’s 40 Biggest MTV MomentsPlenty of controversial, memorable and influential things happened before they stopped focusing on music. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
35 Years Ago: Metallica Finally Enters the Video Age With ‘One’35 Years Ago: Metallica Finally Enters the Video Age With ‘One’At that point, they'd already released four albums. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
13 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their 'Meteora' Album13 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their 'Meteora' AlbumNo sophomore slump here.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Alice in Chains’ ‘Jar of Flies’ EP: 10 Facts Only Superfans Would KnowAlice in Chains’ ‘Jar of Flies’ EP: 10 Facts Only Superfans Would KnowOne of the best EPs of all time.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
28 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release ‘Tiny Music … Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop’28 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release ‘Tiny Music … Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop’The third album from STP ran into plenty of issues en route to being completed and supported.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Why Motley Crue’s ‘You’re All I Need’ Was Banned by MTVWhy Motley Crue’s ‘You’re All I Need’ Was Banned by MTVIn the early days, they were always just a little too dangerous for prime time.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Tom Petty Had an Improbable but Lasting MTV-Era ImpactTom Petty Had an Improbable but Lasting MTV-Era ImpactWhen MTV launched, the music industry’s concept of artist promotion completely changed. How would Tom Petty's defiantly gimmick-free, rugged Americana fit in?Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
30 Years Ago: MTV’s Headbangers Ball Premieres With Motorhead Mirth30 Years Ago: MTV’s Headbangers Ball Premieres With Motorhead MirthOn April 18, 1987, Headbangers Ball premiered on MTV. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
30 Years Ago: Nine Inch Nails Sail Upward With ‘The Downward Spiral’30 Years Ago: Nine Inch Nails Sail Upward With ‘The Downward Spiral’On March 8, 1994, Nine Inch Nails delivered a dark, destructive masterpiece titled 'The Downward Spiral.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
28 Years Ago – Sepultura Release the Influential ‘Roots’28 Years Ago – Sepultura Release the Influential ‘Roots’Revisit the story of Sepultura's influential 'Roots' album, which came out on Feb. 20, 1996.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
30 Years Ago: Green Day Bring Punk Rock to the Masses With ‘Dookie’30 Years Ago: Green Day Bring Punk Rock to the Masses With ‘Dookie’Pop-punk for the masses.Chad ChildersChad Childers
30 Years Ago: Alice in Chains Release ‘Jar of Flies’ EP30 Years Ago: Alice in Chains Release ‘Jar of Flies’ EPA chart-topping EP.Chad ChildersChad Childers