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Al Jourgensen: Upcoming Ministry Album Is One of ‘The Top 50 Records of All Time’
Ministry mastermind and El Pasoan Al Jourgensen is one of the most charismatic and fascinating characters in the world of metal. Well known for making bold statements, Jourgensen told us during an exclusive interview that the upcoming Ministry disc ‘Relapse’ is one of the 50 best albums ever by any music act.
Lamb of God Streaming ‘Resolution’ in Full
Lamb of God‘s highly-anticipated album ‘Resolution’ is set to hit stores tomorrow (Jan. 24). However, if your fanatic devotion to the band has left you pacing nervously in circles, you can listen to the entire album in its final and mastered form — right now.
Slash, Duff McKagan, Nikki Sixx React to Death of Etta James
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Iconic soul, gospel and R&B singer Etta James passed away today (Jan. 20) at the age of 72. James had been battling serious illness having first being diagnosed with dementia in 2008. She was hospitalized in 2010 after contracting MRSA and again in 2011 for leukemia. She
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Trivium’s Matt Heafy Shares Disdain for SOPA
Trivium frontman Matt Heafy made some waves when he posted a picture of a royalty check on his Twitter page that came out to a whopping $1.31. Yesterday (Jan. 19), Heafy shook things up once again by posting a detailed and in-depth analysis on his blog about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Drops Another Pipebomb on Internet Censorship
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is one of the most opinionated and thought-provoking figures in modern metal. With the entire world talking about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), people everywhere are finally catching up to what Blythe has been talking about for some time.
Iron Maiden To Unleash ‘En Vivo!’ Concert DVD + Documentary
Get ready for some incredible news, Iron Maiden fans. Three years after Iron Maiden’s groundbreaking DVD ‘Flight 666,’ the band has announced the upcoming release of ‘En Vivo!,’ which contains a concert DVD filmed in Santiago, Chile, and a movie-length documentary.
Phil Anselmo Offers Down Fans In-Depth Look Into Next EP
Heavy metal supergroup Down, led by ex-Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo, have unveiled some very in-depth details about their upcoming EP. Since 2008, the band has been working on a ton of new music, which will materialize in the form of four separate EPs.
Riot Founder Mark Reale in Critical Condition From Crohn’s Disease Complications
Some bad news has come out of the camp of veteran heavy metal band Riot. Founder and guitarist Mark Reale is hospitalized in critical condition because of severe complications from Crohn’s disease — an ailment Reale has battled for most of his life.
Foo Fighters to Perform Live at 54th Annual Grammy Awards
On Feb. 12, the world’s largest and most prestigious music awards show will be broadcast into millions of households. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will feature the most popular artists in modern music, including a special live performance by Foo Fighters.
Corrosion of Conformity Hit Fans With Two New Tracks
Corrosion of Conformity fans rejoice! The legendary American metal band have released new music from their upcoming self-titled album — their first full-length since 2005. Furthermore, the band has not just released a single track, but TWO fresh offerings for C.O.C. fans to absorb.
Machine Head Psych Fans Up for 2012 North American Tour
After successfully unleashing their signature brand of thrash and groove metal throughout Europe, Machine Head are ready to unleash the locusts in the North American leg of ‘The Eighth Plague’ tour. The band will be joined on the road by deathcore act Suicide Silence and metalcore outfit Darkest Hour.
Report: Black Sabbath Nixed Coachella Gig After Tony Iommi’s Cancer Diagnosis
Music fans going to this year’s Coachella Festival were blessed yesterday with the news of Refused and At the Drive-In reuniting and claiming a spot in the lineup, but today we’ve all been given a punch to the gut. According to Billboard, Black Sabbath were scheduled as one of the headliners for 2012′s Coachella, but have pulled out due to Tony Iommi‘s recent lymphoma diagnosis.