Readers Poll

The New York Yankees longtime closer Mariano Rivera had the opportunity to close out his career in Yankee Stadium with a ceremony where Metallica played 'Enter Sandman' in his honor. The classic has been the reliever's longtime "walk-in" song from the bullpen. The appearance by the metal vets was a touching one and put the icing on the cake to a memorable day for Rivera. Plus it got us thinking what metal bands we would like to see performing at our own retirement ceremony. This Readers Poll asks you to tell us which band you would book if you had the means and opportunity for your own retirement ceremony.

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As the summer fades and fall takes hold, there will be no shortage of great tours to check out. This Readers Poll is investigating to see which major fall trek will be earning your dollars and ranks highest on your "must-see" list.

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One thing is for sure with Metallica -- the band put their all into everything they do. And that definitely applies to their latest project, the new 3D film 'Metallica Through the Never.'

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Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn is one of the more outspoken rockers in metal, which makes his recent digs at Avenged Sevenfold all the more interesting. In a lengthy post, Flynn called the band's 'Hail to the King' effort a "covers album," and then offered a Top 10 comments poking fun at how similar the music is to some of the band's musical idols.

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It's been a back-and-forth over the past week as Sebastian Bach claimed that he was asked to join Motley Crue in the '90s only to have Nikki Sixx publicly denounce those claims as something that never happened.

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The fall is always a banner period for new music releases and October promises to be a great month for hard rock and metal lovers. But with so many great offerings en route, we're asking you, the music fans, to tell us which new release you are most wanting to pick up.

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On Sept. 15, 1998, Marilyn Manson proceeded to shake things up and delivered one of his band's most respected releases, 'Mechanical Animals.' This Readers Poll looks back at the groundbreaking offering and asks you to name your favorite song off the disc.

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On Sept. 12, 2008, Metallica unveiled their ninth studio album, 'Death Magnetic,' which went on to be viewed as a creative rebound for the group and a revival of their thrash metal roots. This Readers Poll revisits the 'Death Magnetic' album and asks you to vote for your favorite track off of the disc.

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It was Sept. 11, 2001 when Slayer released their 'God Hates Us All' album, their first disc of the 21st century and one which definitely struck a chord with listeners. This Readers Poll asks you, the Slayer fans, to tell us your favorite song from the 'God Hates Us All' album.

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There's no denying Aerosmith's place in hard rock history. The band has been responsible for some of the most memorable licks and when it comes to vocals, there are few that hold a candle to Steven Tyler's raspy delivery and lyrical gymnastics. This Readers Poll reflects on the band's extensive catalog and asks you to name your favorite Aerosmith album.

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