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As I Lay Dying Offer Studio Update
Currently taking residence in Lambesis studios in San Diego, Calif. with Killswitch Engage guitarist/ producer mastermind Adam D. and Daniel Castelman at the helm, As I Lay Dying are hard at work on their new album. The follow up to 2007's 'An Ocean Between Us' is not yet slated for an exact release date, but can be expected at some point next year...
Slayer, Megadeth Confirm American Carnage Tour
In what has been highly speculated, thrash giants Slayer and Megadeth have finally confirmed their massive U.S. tour. Co-headlining the trek for the first time in close to 20 years, this half of thrash's 'Big Four' have teamed up to bring on the 'American Carnage...
Cave In to Release Comeback EP/DVD Package
Massachusetts-based post-hardcore/post-metal stalwarts Cave In are not only back, but unleashing their previously limited-released, vinyl-only comeback EP on CD along with a bonus DVD.
Entitled 'Planets of Old,' the four-song offering houses Cave In's first new material in years, while the 12-track DVD showcases clips from the band's first reunion show in Allston, Mass...
Puscifer Channel Tapeworm on New EP
Puscifer's digital-only EP 'C is For (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference Here),' released earlier this week, boasts four previously unreleased tracks alongside two live-recorded cuts from the band's debut 'V is For Vagina.'
And in taking a closer look at the Maynard James Keenan-led project's album credits, it seems as though 'Potions' -- track number five -- is co-written by Nine Inch N
Mary Weiland Documents Addiction, Diagnosis in ‘Fall to Pieces’
Released on Nov. 10, Mary Forsberg Weiland 's novel 'Fall to Pieces: A Memoir of Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll and Mental Illness' discusses the former model's struggle with Bi-Polar Disorder, drug addiction and an afflicted marriage. Written with Larkin Warren, the soon-to-be former rock wife -- currently separated from former Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland -- tells the story o
‘Glee’ Cast Member on Pantera: ‘Satan’s Gift to Earth’
'Glee: The Music, Volume 1' might not be very metal, but when the cast of Fox's comedy show sat down to discuss their musical influences, Pantera and Alice in Chains were well-represented.
The show's Mark Salling, who plays football player Noah 'Puck' Puckerman, was asked about the best concert he's ever seen, and his response...
Them Crooked Vultures Offer Full Album Stream
In response to the leak of Them Crooked Vultures' forthcoming debut album, the band has decided to stream the 13-track record in its entirety. The rock supergroup's self-titled, much-anticipated debut will still see a proper release next Tuesday, Nov...
Barn Burner Sign to Metal Blade
Montreal's riff-fueled stoner metal quartet Barn Burner have just inked a deal with Metal Blade Records, who will give the band's debut album, 'Bangers,' a proper worldwide release early next year.
Frontman Kevin Keegan comments on the news, exclaiming, "It's a total honor to be working with such a ruling label; it is one of those crucial goals that you strive for as a band...
Mutiny Within To Open For Machine Head, Arch Enemy
In anticipation of their forthcoming debut album, New Jersey's Mutiny Within -- one of Roadrunner Records' latest metal upstarts -- have some big touring plans in the works. Already underway with a quick run alongside Periphery, the band will open for Machine Head on their only U...
Metal Section Comes to iTunes
Apple's front-running digital music store iTunes has quietly unveiled their much rumored and long-anticipated metal section last night. The soft-launched home page of heavy showcases the oft-ignored genre's biggest recent releases front and center, with the placement of Slayer, Nile, Baroness, Rob Halford, Skeletonwitch and more indicating a giant step in the right direction for the digital power