Mighty Atlanta metal act Mastodon have just unveiled some exciting news! The band's follow-up to their massively celebrated fifth studio album, 'The Hunter,' is on its way! The sludge metal band spread the good word via their Facebook page last night (May 6), sharing with fans that they're "very busy" writing their next full-length.
Adrenaline Mob are riding high with Disturbed bassist John Moyer in their lineup. Device, led by David Draiman, are currently topping the charts with their single 'Vilify.' That leaves Fight or Flight as the latest Disturbed offshoot project to garner some attention. The band, which features Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren, recently revealed a snippet of new music, teasing the single 'First of the Last.' Now fans can hear the whole track as the song's lyric video has arrived.
3 weeks ago A 30-second trailer for this year's Gigantour has just been released. The popular festival was founded by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine in 2005, and has since grown in popularity and status. This year the quartet will be joined by opening acts Death Division, Newsted, Hellyeah, Device and Black Label Society. Check out the teaser after the jump.
Metal musicians of all sub genres are continuing to pay their respects to late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Few guitarists have earned their spot with Hanneman as members of thrash's most elite pedigree, but Testament shredder Alex Skolnick is undeniably at the side of Hanneman in terms of skill and respect. As one of thrash's most admired guitarists, Skolnick has written an in-depth memorial of Hanneman from the viewpoint of a true six-string master.
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.
Don't be confused by the fact that this video starts with a lady feeding a bunch of kangaroos -- this IS a video of a lady rocking out on the spoons. The kangaroo intro merely adds to its general amazingness.
'True Blood' is one of the hottest shows on TV, so anticipation for Season 6 of the HBO vampire drama is at an all-time high. The new season premieres June 16 at 9PM ET, and the trailer is full of Anna Paquin's Sookie Stackhouse, tension and dark thrills, but there's a soulful song that tempers some of the blustery, nerve-wracking action.
2013 turned out to be a memorable year for the Carolina Rebellion festival, but not in the way organizers had hoped. Expanding to two full days at a new venue (Charlotte Motor Speedway) with a high profile lineup had anticipation and expectations at a high level. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate.
On May 2, former Guns N' Roses and current Adler drummer Steven Adler admitted himself back into rehab for undisclosed substance abuse. The band Adler was forced to postpone its summer tour dates due to the drummer's return to rehab, and Adler himself has just written an official statement detailing exactly why he needed to go back again.
Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom have just released a lyric video for the new song 'Transference.' Bodom's next full-length, 'Halo of Blood,' is set for release on June 11, but one piece of the upcoming 10-track record is available right now for your head banging pleasure.
Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars had a scary moment on May 4 after an audience member got loose at their show and proceeded to rush the stage, knocking over Mars in the process while making a beeline toward Vince Neil.
