Metal

BLACK SABBATH Drummer Bill Ward Backs Out of Reunion Concerts

May 16, 2012 - 12:12pm

After months of speculation and contractual disputes, Ward has officially dropped out of the long planned Black Sabbath reunion concerts. Check out Ward's official letter to his fans on why he has come to this decision.

LIMP BIZKIT Reveal New Album Title 'Stampede Of The Disco Elephants'

May 16, 2012 - 9:24am

Frontman Fred Durst commented on the group's upcoming album which will be their first since signing to Lil Wayne's music label Cash Money Records. Plus; Durst offers an update on progress recording the EP 'The Unpredictable Truth Part 2'.

Keven's Music Review: MARILYN MANSON – Born Villain

May 14, 2012 - 6:51am

The shock rock icon's eighth studio album reunited Manson with longtime guitarist Twiggy Ramirez and all signs point to a glorious outcome. Think 'Mechanical Animals' but with a lot more whisper chanting and far less intrigue. 'Born Villain' is a failure.

KORN Reunites with Brian 'Head' Welch for Live Performance

May 9, 2012 - 8:58am

Korn was joined onstage Saturday May 5th for the first time in seven years by ex-guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch at the Carolina Rebellion festival at Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina. Check out video and Welch's comments on the reunion.

MARILYN MANSON Talks Johnny Depp's Inclusion on 'Born Villain' Album

April 30, 2012 - 5:21pm

Manson's eighth studio album is set for release May 1st and the shock rock icon commented on actor Johnny Depp's contribution to the Carly Simon cover song 'You're So Vain'.

Keven's Music Review: DRAGONFORCE – The Power Within

April 27, 2012 - 2:13pm

The new Dragonforce album is the first to feature a brand new vocalist, although you may not even notice if you're a casual listener. New guy sounds just like the old guy who sounded just like mini-Dio. Needless to say if you enjoyed their oldschool inspired shred sessions, you'll be on board for 'The Power Within'.

NIGHTWISH Announce North American Tour with KAMELOT

April 26, 2012 - 2:07pm

After one packed-to-the-rafters gig on North American soil held at the Gibson in Los Angeles this past January, Europe's most notorious and revered symphonic metallers Nightwish will return to the U.S. for a full tour. The band will support the recently released and majestic Imaginaerum.

MUSIC VIDEO: STORM CORROSION - 'Drag Ropes'

April 26, 2012 - 2:06pm

Storm Corrosion, which features Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt and Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson, have unleashed their 10-minute music video for the single 'Drag Ropes'. The debut album will be available May 8th through Roadrunner Records.

LIMP BIZKIT Guitarist Wes Borland Rants Over Dislike of DREAM THEATER

April 23, 2012 - 7:02am

While Limp Bizkit are ready to hit the studio to enter pre-production on their next studio effort, Wes Borland has unleashed over Twitter in a series of comments in which he voices his displeasure for metal band Dream Theater.

Keven's Music Review: DEMON HUNTER – True Defiance

April 11, 2012 - 1:33pm

Demon Hunter have risen far beyond the stigma of being just one of 'those Christian metal bands' ever since their blistering debut in 2002. Every couple years fans can count on some amazing album art with a powerhouse collection of tracks to back those sweet sleeves up. 'True Defiance' is the bands best since 'Summer of Darkness'.