MTV2’s Headbanger's Ball, the longest running show on the network, celebrates their 20th anniversary with a bang. Beginning October 20th, Headbanger's Ball will kick off what they dub a “hard rock journey” with noteworthy interviews, archive footage from the past 20 years, a roundtable discussion from Headbanger VJ’s themselves, and much more.

The following are descriptions of the shows that are scheduled to air:

MTV Essential: METALLICA

Premiere: Monday, October 20th - 11 PM

This special takes a look at the evolution of Metallica and also catches up with the band now. New interviews discussing their new album, Death Magnetic, and also about their recent performance at Rock Am Ring Festival.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD: Live in LBC

Premiere: Wednesday, October 22nd - 11 PM

This performance special from Avenged Sevenfold’s Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough DVD features the band’s April 10th, 2008 hometown show at the Long Beach Arena headlining the Rockstar Taste Of Chaos tour.

Best Of Headbanger's Ball Video Blocks

Premiere: Monday - Thursday - 10 PM, SLIPKNOT Video Premiere Saturday

Best moments from Headbanger's Ball will air along with classic metal videos which include the highly anticipated video from Slipknot - 'Dead Memories' and THE SWORD - 'How Heavy The Axe'.

Headbangers Ball Special Anniversary Edition (2-hour)

Premiere: Saturday, October 25th - 10 PM

This special is a roundtable discussion with some of Headbanger's most notable VJ’s such as Riki Rachtman, Dee Snider, and Jamey Jasta. They will discuss all things heavy metal, some archive Headbanger moments, and their favorite episodes. The show will also take a look back at some classic metal videos that have been featured on the program since the show’s inception.