News From the Pit: Bill Ward Won’t Listen to ’13’ Disc, N.Y. Band’s Members Murdered

- Estranged Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward says he can't listen to the band's '13' album. [Loudwire]

- In a horrific story, the members of a New York band the Yellow Dogs were massacred by a former member in a murder-suicide. [Loudwire]

- The quarterfinals of the Greatest Metal Frontman competition have begun. Vote for your favorite here: [Loudwire]

- A who's who of metal turned out to salute Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler at the Bass Player Live Awards. [Loudwire]

- Metallica's James Hetfield rocks 'Enter Sandman' with kids during a jam session at the Rockin' the Bay benefit concerts. [Loudwire]

- UFO's Pete Way has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- In This Moment reveal dates for a 2014 tour with Butcher Babies. [Loudwire]

- The lineup for the 13th season of VH1 Classic's 'That Metal Show' has been revealed. [Loudwire]

- Robert Plant's trip to Mali in 2003 is now turning into a web series. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- On producer Mutt Lange's 65th birthday, Ultimate Classic Rock counts down the 10 Best Mutt Lange Songs he's had a hand in. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Thirty-seven years ago, KISS released 'Rock and Roll Over.' [Ultimate Classic Rock]