Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann

Thanks to Black Sabbath, the city of Birmingham, England, can arguably be called the birthplace of heavy metal. Now, Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, is leading the charge to rename Birmingham Airport after the band’s iconic singer, Ozzy Osbourne.

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Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has been busy at work on his official autobiography. The founding Megadeth musician is approaching the band's 30th anniversary along with frontman Dave Mustaine, the only other original member still with the legendary thrash act. The memoir, 'My Life With Deth,' will tackle subjects such as the band's road to iconic status, addiction and much more.

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In shocking news out of the United Kingdom, Lostprophets lead singer Ian Watkins has been charged with six child sex offenses, including conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a female under 13, along with the possession and distribution of "indecent images of children."

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We all know how awesome AC/DC's music is, but their classic hard rock anthems appeal to people from all walks of life. Even British engineers rock out to 'Highway to Hell' while they're on the job! They just happen to be using the song to test new laser technology for in-flight drones.

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Scientists love metal, it's a fact. With the metal gods guiding his way, Brent E. Hendrixson, Ph.D. discovered a new species of tarantula in southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona. After Hendrixson uncovered the spider, he put down his guitar and wiped off his corpse paint, held the tarantula to the sky and let out a mighty roar. From that moment on, the species would be forever known as Aphonopelma Davemustainei, after Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine.

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Few musicians possess the talent and character to retain 'Rock God' status nearly 20 years after their demise, but since 1994, the memory of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has not faded one bit. Countless tributes have been paid to Cobain since his suicide, with the latest being a strange and multidimensional stage show featuring Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.

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German metal mavens Rammstein are set to release the DVD / Blu-ray compilation of all their music videos, which is set to hit the shelves on Jan. 15 in the U.S. Along with the classic clips housed within Rammstein's 'Videos 1995-2012,' the release will consist of not one, but two new alternate videos for 'Mein Herz Brennt,' one of which is available to view right now.

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Many congratulations are in order for each band nominated for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance for the upcoming 55th annual Grammy Awards. Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Halestorm, Marilyn Manson and Lamb of God have been nominated, along with a rejuvenated Anthrax, who scored a nod for the song 'I'm Alive.' We were able to talk with Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante earlier today (Dec. 6) to gauge his reaction and get some insight into what the nomination means to him.

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Machine Head fans worldwide we certainly happy to hear that frontman Robb Flynn made it through his emergency hernia surgery with just a bad-ass scar, allowing Flynn to get back on the road for their current tour with Dethklok, All That Remains and The Black Dahlia Murder. Adding to the list of good news, Machine Head are planning to start writing their next album once the tour comes to an end.

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It still doesn't seem real that Beastie Boys member Adam 'MCA' Yauch passed away earlier this year. As a part of one of modern music's most definitive group, the man was an innovator of the highest order. There has been countless tributes paid to MCA since his death, and the latest homage was delivered with style by GWAR front-thing Oderus Urungus and current tourmates Cancer Bats, as they came together for a performance of the Beastie Boys classic 'Sabotage.'

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