News From the Pit: Godsmack Start New Album, Slayer Talk Dave Lombardo Split

- Godsmack have regrouped and are now working toward their next album. [Loudwire]

- Slayer's Tom Araya elaborates on drummer Dave Lombardo's exit from the band. [Loudwire]

- Avenged Sevenfold unleash their new video for 'Shepherd of Fire.' Watch it here: [Loudwire]

- Van Halen's logo inspired world peace during an episode of 'South Park.' Watch here: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Dave Grohl turned up to rock the Country Music Awards with the Zac Brown Band. Watch their performance here: [Loudwire]

- Has it really been five years? See Ultimate Classic Rock's Top 10 Albums of 2008. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Trivium's Matt Heafy and Paolo Gregoletto discuss their 'Vengeance Falls' album, touring, healthy eating + more in Loudwire's exclusive interview: [Loudwire]

- Dead Letter Circus exclusively premieres their 'I Am' video at Loudwire. Watch here: [Loudwire]

- Led Zeppelin and Mountain go head-to-head in Round One of the Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame poll. Vote here: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Turisas frontman Mathias Nygard offers a track-by-track breakdown of the 'TURISAS2013' album exclusively at Loudwire. Watch here: [Loudwire]