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And how did it evolve to where it is today?

The interplanetary warriors of Gwar just can't get enough destruction, mutilation and semen-spilling. On June 1 they'll launch the newest leg of their 'Lust in Space' tour in Toledo, Ohio. They'll continue carving a trail of mayhem and bloodshed through North America until June 6 in Rutland, Ohio...

The genre of rap rock isn't new, but it isn't exactly common for an artist to make the leap from hardcore rap to metal, either. Enter singer and lyricist Richy Nix, a Detroit-area rap/metal hybrid. From humble beginnings of playing with beats and earning a name for himself around Michigan, Nix earned a coveted slot on Universal Record's talent roster...

The lineup for the 11th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been revealed, and as expected, the recently reunited Faith No More are confirmed for the second night of this year's installment. It will be the first time since the band announced its reunion early last year that they'll play on U...

Former Bleed the Dream frontman Brandon Thomas calls his new band, Phantom Communique (pronounced 'commune-ick-ay'), 'rock metal.' On record, that is. Live and in person, he thinks the band is more metal than radio rock, more Lamb of God than Godsmack...

When you hear the name Tommy Lee, your mind most likely goes to 'drummer' or 'Mötley Crüe.' Over a decade ago, Tommy took a hiatus from Mötley to explore other creative avenues, creating nu metal act Methods of Mayhem. The band's sound drew from all sort of musical influences, including hip-hop. That won't be...