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Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:05:58 +0000

Holy balls! One of the fabled Metallica pinball machines has finally been revealed in full. In a new video posted by Stern Pinball, the entire machine is explained and showcased, with a ton of Metallica tracks and references ripe for the paddling. Metallica revealed last month that custom pinball machines were in the works. The [...]

Queens of the Stone Age Reveal Unnerving Animated Video for New Track 'I Appear Missing'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:18:14 +0000

Rock giants Queens of the Stone Age have just unleashed an awesome new song, ‘I Appear Missing,’ along with an unsettling animated video for the tune. Queens of the Stone Age have already released the track ‘My God is the Sun‘ from their upcoming sixth studio album, ‘â€¦Like Clockwork,’ but ‘I Appear Missing’ is the [...]

Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies at 49

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:11:50 +0000

It’s with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago. Hanneman passed away today, May 2, at 11AM PST this morning near his Southern California home. The iconic Slayer shredder had been forced [...]

Ghost B.C. Offer Signature Sex Toys Within New 'Phallos Mortuus' Ritual Box Set

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:23 +0000

KISS have their signature coffins, Slayer created trademark condoms and Metallica boast their own version of Monopoly, but Swedish heavy metal act Ghost (Ghost B.C.) have outdone them all with the release of a customized set of sex toys!

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American 2013 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. After teasing fans last week with the announcement of four North American 2013 tour dates,Â Black SabbathÂ have now revealed the itinerary for the entire tour. The summer trek now boasts 20 dates that span across the United States and Canada. As you may remember, Black Sabbath were scheduled to conquer North [...]

Attack Attack! Announce Breakup

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:45:53 +0000

American metalcore band Attack Attack! have called it quits. After six years as a band, Attack Attack! announced the discontinuation of the group via their Facebook page. Attack Attack! mixed metalcore, post-hardcore and electronic since the band’s formation in 2007. During their years together, the Ohio act released three studio albums: ‘Someday Came Suddenly’ in [...]

Black Sabbath Unleash New Track 'God Is Dead?'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:59:59 +0000

It’s finally here! Oh, glorious day, you’ve bestowed upon us the newest Black Sabbath song, ‘God Is Dead?’ and we give thanks while raising our horns to the sky. As Black Sabbath’s first offering from their upcoming album, ’13,’ ‘God is Dead?’ will only serve to amplify the already massive buzz surrounding the release of [...]

Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Transforms Into a Werewolf for 'Blood & Guts' Series

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:38:24 +0000

Each and every day of his life, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian proves that he is metal's most devoted horror fanatic. Sorry, Phil Anselmo, you'll have to accept the silver for now. However, there's good news for the Pantera / Down vocalist -- Anselmo can now melt down that silver medal, mold some silver bullets and do away with Scott Ian, as the thrash guitarist was recently transformed into a werewolf.

Pearl Jam + Queens of the Stone Age Collaborate Onstage at Lollapalooza Chile

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:00:24 +0000

A mass of hard-hitting rock bands took to the Chilean installment of Lollapalooza 2013, boasting brilliant performances and insane jam sessions. Not only did Pearl Jam and Queens of the Stone Age deliver full sets, but members of each act joined their respective counterparts for some Pearl / Queens collaborations in front of the 70,000-person crowd.

Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:21:37 +0000

In the world of rock, the date April 5 is a solemn one, as it marks the anniversary of the death of both Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Now, 19 years after Cobain's death, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer online newspaper has unveiled a number of never-before-published photos of Cobain's death scene have been revealed, some of which show Cobain being carried out of his home by medical workers.

Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror + More Confirmed for 2013 All Stars Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:59:41 +0000

A huge lineup has just been announced for the 2013 All Stars Tour. Coming from many different 'core' backgrounds, the package tour will feature Every Time I Die as headliners, along with Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror + many more.

Korn Announce Headlining 2013 U.S. Tour Dates With Brian 'Head' Welch in Lineup

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:24:35 +0000

Korn have just announced the latest phase of original guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch's integration back into the band's touring lineup. Although Head's spot in Korn isn't permanent quite yet, all signs point to great things ahead. With that sentiment in mind, Korn have just revealed a batch of tour dates which will feature Head performing headlining U.S. shows with the band for the first time since 2004.

Alice in Chains Release New Single 'Stone'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:22:29 +0000

As Alice in Chains' newest album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here,' creeps closer and closer, anticipation for the record's release has been growing towards a peak. Although 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' won't see the light of day until May 28, Alice in Chains have unleashed the new single 'Stone' to help you through the wait.

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' Live With Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:17:22 +0000

Legendary thrashers Anthrax have been busting out some mind-blowing surprises lately. On Wednesday night (March 27), Anthrax brought both legendary guitarist Slash and iconic Public Enemy rapper Chuck D onstage on Los Angeles. Now comes news that last night in San Francisco, Anthrax were joined by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett for an explosive live performance of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.'

Machine Head Holding Public Bassist Auditions for 2013 Mayhem Festival Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:31:24 +0000

Listen up, bassists, because the chance of a lifetime may be within your grasp. Machine Head are holding public auditions to find a temporary bass player. The goal of Machine Head's new experiment? Finding a stellar musician to perform with the band on this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour.

Newsted Announce 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:06:30 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted‘s new metal band is called Newsted. Newsted’s new metal EP is called ‘Metal.’ Now, Newsted are set to promote ‘Metal’ with a U.S. tour beginning April 19. Newsted’s upcoming series of shows are not only geared to promote the ‘Metal’ EP, but are also being used as “warm up club [...]

The Dillinger Escape Plan, Animals as Leaders + More Confirmed for 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:58:48 +0000

The 2013 Summer Slaughter tour has announced the majority of bands who will grace this year's bill. Although specific dates have not yet been confirmed, the Dillinger Escape Plan will headline this year's tour, with Animals as Leaders, Periphery and more coming along for the ride.

Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan Sheds Tears While Watching Son Record Vocal Tracks

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:35:04 +0000

Just because you're in a seriously pissed off metal band with songs that contain lyrics such as "I want to slit your throat and f--- the wound" doesn't necessarily mean you don't have a soft side. Slipknot percussionist / backup vocalist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has a son who is also in a band, and as Clown witnessed his spawn record vocals, the mad carnival villain couldn't help but shed a prideful tear.

Alice in Chains Reveal Release Date, Album Art + Track Listing for 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:18:17 +0000

Alice in Chains have unveiled the official release date, cover art and track listing for their fifth studio album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.' The new Alice in Chains disc will become available on May 28 (not May 14, as previously reported), and guitarist Jerry Cantrell has offered some interesting insight on the concept behind the disc's name and its title track.

System of a Down's John Dolmayan: 'We Are Going to Make a New Album at a Certain Point'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:49:40 +0000

It's been a long, long time since System of a Down have released an album … about seven-and-a-half years to be exact. Now that the band has been playing live shows again over the past couple of years, fans have been drooling for some new material, and according to drummer John Dolmayan, System of a Down "are going to make a new album at a certain point."