Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann

As one of America’s most celebrated modern black metal bands, the release of Nachtmystium‘s latest album, ‘Silencing Machine,’ is intoxicating news for fans. ‘Silencing Machine’ is set to be released tomorrow (July 31), but you can hear an exclusive live stream of the entire album right now.

As Randy Blythe remains in a Czech prison and his release remains in question, Lamb of God have been forced to cancel their summer 2012 tour with Dethklok and Gojira.

Tool are currently in the process of writing one of hard rock’s most anticipated albums. With the band’s last album, ’10,000 Days,’ having been released in 2006, Tool fans have been mentally pacing in circles, awaiting a taste of new materials from their psychedelic heroes. Luckily, drummer Danny Carey has offered an update on where Tool are in their writing process.

The long-awaited beginning of Down‘s upcoming four-part series of EPs has finally been given a name and a release date. The six-track EP, which will be called ‘EP One,’ is set for a Sept. 18 release.

Our hearts go out to Deftones bassist Chi Cheng and his family, as yet another bout of pneumonia is keeping the musician in the hospital. Back in June, Cheng, who has been in a three-plus-year coma, was supposed to be sent home after battling pneumonia but now remains hospitalized with another bout with the illness.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has revealed that he will be releasing a solo EP titled ‘Helen Burns.’ Flea promises that the EP will sound like nothing you’ve ever heard him play before.

Randy Blythe has been given the opportunity to speak in an exclusive jailhouse interview. Click through to read his statement.

Green Day have released the new single ‘Oh, Love’ from their upcoming album, ‘¡Uno!' Listen to it here.

As Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe remains in Czech jail for controversial manslaughter charges, the singer’s wife, Cindy, made a trip to the Czech Republic to visit her imprisoned husband.

As Slayer are currently on the road with the 2012 Mayhem Festival, guitarist Kerry King has given fans a bit more info about Slayer’s next album, which could see a release as soon as early 2013. The guitarist, who also provides lyrics for the band, is hoping to get some work done while on tour before hitting the studio once again at the conclusion of the touring Mayhem Fest.

Lamb of God have finally released their first official statement regarding the Randy Blythe manslaughter charges. Click through to read it.

Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin pleaded guilty to felony cocaine possession on Tuesday, July 2. The musician was arrested in January of this year after being pulled over in Los Angeles.