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Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies at 49

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:11:50 +0000

It’s with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago. Hanneman passed away today, May 2, at 11AM PST this morning near his Southern California home. The iconic Slayer shredder had been forced [...]

Korn Enter Studio With Brian 'Head' Welch to Record 2013 Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:20:03 +0000

Korn's reconciliation with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch has been taken to the next level, as the band just revealed a video depicting Welch in the studio with Korn. The team of Jonathan Davis, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu and Brian 'Head' Welch have gathered to record their first album together in 10 years.

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American 2013 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. After teasing fans last week with the announcement of four North American 2013 tour dates,Â Black SabbathÂ have now revealed the itinerary for the entire tour. The summer trek now boasts 20 dates that span across the United States and Canada. As you may remember, Black Sabbath were scheduled to conquer North [...]

Killswitch Engage Announce 2013 North American Tour with As I Lay Dying, Miss May I + Affiance

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:00:32 +0000

Killswitch Engage have just announced their first headlining tour to support the band's newest full-length album, 'Disarm the Descent.' If Killswitch alone doesn't quench your metalcore thirst, As I Lay Dying will join the band for the string of dates along with Miss May I and Affiance.

Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Transforms Into a Werewolf for 'Blood & Guts' Series

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:38:24 +0000

Each and every day of his life, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian proves that he is metal's most devoted horror fanatic. Sorry, Phil Anselmo, you'll have to accept the silver for now. However, there's good news for the Pantera / Down vocalist -- Anselmo can now melt down that silver medal, mold some silver bullets and do away with Scott Ian, as the thrash guitarist was recently transformed into a werewolf.

Alice in Chains Team With Funny or Die for Hilarious 'AIC 23′ Mockumentary

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:13:06 +0000

To amp fans up for Alice in Chains' next album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' (due May 28), a hilarious mockumentary called 'AIC 23' has been released by Funny or Die. The flick includes a great storyline, along with cameos from members of Metallica, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Guns N' Roses + more!

Alice in Chains Release New Single 'Stone'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:02:49 +0000

As Alice in Chains' newest album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here,' creeps closer and closer, anticipation for the record's release has been growing towards a peak. Although 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' won't see the light of day until May 28, Alice in Chains have unleashed the new single 'Stone' to help you through the wait.

'Slipknot for Saturday Night Live' Petition Gains Support From Corey Taylor + Shawn Crahan

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:33:20 +0000

In 2011, a Facebook page was launched petitioning 'Saturday Night Live' to bring in Slipknot as a musical guest. It's hard to believe that the metal phenoms have never graced the 'SNL' stage, as they've brought the hate to 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' in the past, along with multiple appearances on 'Conan' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Machine Head Holding Public Bassist Auditions for 2013 Mayhem Festival Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:10:24 +0000

Listen up, bassists, because the chance of a lifetime may be within your grasp. Machine Head are holding public auditions to find a temporary bass player. The goal of Machine Head's new experiment? Finding a stellar musician to perform with the band on this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour.

Smashing Pumpkins Begin Writing New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:40:10 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins have begun writing a new album. Frontman Billy Corgan announced yesterday (March 25) that a follow-up to the Pumpkins’ 2012 full-length, ‘Oceania,’ is in the works, much to the joy of fans worldwide. Corgan took to his personal Twitter account to share the news with his 227,000+ followers, posting a short announcement [...]

Alice in Chains Reveal Release Date, Album Art + Track Listing for 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:10:17 +0000

Alice in Chains have unveiled the official release date, cover art and track listing for their fifth studio album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.' The new Alice in Chains disc will become available on May 14, and guitarist Jerry Cantrell has offered some interesting insight on the concept behind the disc's name and its title track.

System of a Down's John Dolmayan: 'We Are Going to Make a New Album at a Certain Point'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:49:40 +0000

It's been a long, long time since System of a Down have released an album … about seven-and-a-half years to be exact. Now that the band has been playing live shows again over the past couple of years, fans have been drooling for some new material, and according to drummer John Dolmayan, System of a Down "are going to make a new album at a certain point."

Iron Maiden Unleash Live Video of 'Wasted Years' From Upcoming 'Maiden England '88′ DVD

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:19:06 +0000

Excited for the release of Iron Maiden‘s new two-disc concert DVD, ‘Maiden England ’88′? You’re not alone. The DVD won’t hit shelves until March 25, but a piece of ‘Maiden England ’88′ has been posted on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. ‘Maiden England ’88′ is set to be the latest in a long line of [...]

Rob Zombie Reminisces About Smoking Crack With Ozzy Osbourne and Rick James

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:41:34 +0000

Rob Zombie is set to have a monster year in 2013. The multi-talented artist will be releasing his latest film, 'The Lords of Salem,' on April 19, with the soundtrack for the movie dropping on April 16. Additionally, Zombie's fifth solo album, 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,' will become available on April 23, and amidst all the excitement, Zombie recently decided to tell a fascinating story about smoking crack with heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and late R&B star Rick James.

Tool's Adam Jones Discusses 'Opiate' EP Reissue + State of Band's Next Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:45:51 +0000

As of March 10, 2013, Tool's debut EP, 'Opiate,' is now old enough to legally drink in the United States. To commemorate the 21st anniversary of 'Opiate,' Tool are set to re-release the EP on March 26 with a limited-edition string of CDs along with new artwork from guitarist Adam Jones. In a new interview with Jones, the guitarist talks about writing and recording 'Opiate,' how the album holds up after all these years and, of course, when Tool will put out a new record.

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:53:02 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56. The legendary musician had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years, and although an official cause of death has not yet been revealed, the band reports that Burr passed away in his sleep last night at his home.

Details Emerge on Randy Blythe's Final Day of Trial Leading Up to Not Guilty Verdict

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:02:00 +0000

Earlier today (March 5), Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was found not guilty of manslaughter by a Czech court. While we reported the news of the verdict this morning, extensive details on Randy Blythe's final day on trial have now emerged.

Dave Grohl's 'Sound City: Real to Reel' Soundtrack Streaming in Full

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:34:01 +0000

Now that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has introduced his 'Sound City: Real to Reel' documentary to the world, the film's soundtrack has become available for streaming in full. Consisting of experimental collaborations with musical giants such as Paul McCartney, Trent Reznor, Corey Taylor and many more, the transfixing 11-track album is now yours to experience (listen below).

Scott Weiland Claims 'No One Can Be Fired' From Stone Temple Pilots in New Video Interview

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:35:04 +0000

This week has been a chaotic one for Stone Temple Pilots. Founding member and vocalist Scott Weiland was officially fired from the group, much to his surprise, leaving the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz without a singer. However, in a new interview with TMZ, Weiland is insisting that he is still a member of Stone Temple Pilots, and that his firing was a publicity stunt to bring attention to the act.

30 Seconds to Mars to Launch 'Up in the Air' Single Into Outer Space

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:31:00 +0000

It may not quite reach the red planet, but 30 Seconds to Mars are about to make their debut in the realm of outer space. The band's new single 'Up in the Air' will actually be launched into orbit on Friday (March 1) to eventually reach its destination of the International Space Station.