While much of the legendary rock and metal music repertoire was inspired by fictional stories from books and films, we also have a huge collection of songs based on true stories.
From the historic Normandy landings during World War II on the day known as "D-Day" to the sadness of a personal relationship fueled by the death of a friend; from the fall of the Berlin Wall to a certain fire in Montreux, Switzerland, these are themes explored in songs that will be remembered forever.
Check out our list of the 11 best songs based on true stories from Rock and Metal, and leave your own list in the comments!
11. The Longest Day ( Iron Maiden )
10. Wind Of Change ( Scorpions )
09. Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)
08. Manhattan Project ( Rush )
07. BYOB ( System Of A Down )
06. Civil War ( Guns N' Roses )
05. In My Darkest Hour ( Megadeth )
04. Angel Of Death ( Slayer )
03. Hurricane (Bob Dylan)
02. Detroit Rock City ( Kiss )
01. Smoke On The Water ( Deep Purple )
