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METALLICA Drummer Tries to Defend 'St. Anger' After Harsh Questions

Lars Ulrich was put between a rock and a hard place in a recent interview when he was asked not only if the band's critically divided 'St. Anger' record was the group's worst, but why the drum sound was 'abysmal'.

DETHKLOK Creator Brendon Small Talks Solo Project Due This Summer

The cartoon metal mastermind behind Adult Swim's Metalocalypse is ready release his first solo project this summer, entitled Brendon Small's Galaktikon.

New VAN HALEN Album Receiving Epic Praise from Other Artists

Van Halen's highly anticipated new album is tentatively scheduled to drop sometime this fall and members of other rock bands who have been fortunate enough to hear the record, are hailing it as a true return to form.

NICKI MINAJ Disputes Claims She was Assaulted by Her Assistant

Nicki Minaj was involved in a verbal altercation with a man later confirmed to be her assistant at the Palomar Hotel in Dallas, TX July 11 and later rumored to have been struck by him in her hotel room.

JAY-Z & KANYE WEST Unveil Deluxe Tracklist for 'Watch the Throne'

The dynamic duo of hip hop powerhouses Jay-Z and Kanye West have confirmed the official tracklisting for their highly anticipated collaborative album despite no official release date locked in.

SLIPKNOT Singer Still on Fence Over New Album; Comments on Reunion Tour

Front man Corey Taylor has said that although he had a good experience at the Sonisphere festival this past Sunday, he's still on the fence about a new album and continuing as a band later on.

COHEED AND CAMBRIA Bassist Arrested for Robbing Pharmacy

Bass player Michael Todd was arrested for robbing a pharmacy in demand of getting painkillers and caught by police while en route to the Comcast Center in which the band was tapped to open for Soundgarden that evening.

LIL WAYNE Completes 'Tha Carter IV'; Will also Release New Mixtape

The hip hop phenom has revealed that he's completely finished his forthcoming record, which he confirms to hit stores August 29th and has said he will release a new mixtape shortly after to apologize for the long wait.

JAY Z Says Criticism of President Obama Fair After Unemployment Rate Rises

The rap icon has been a public supporter of President Barack Obama but during a recent interview he's shared some of the criticism about the country's leader after unemployment rises once again.

Charlie Sheen Joins INSANE CLOWN POSSE for 'Gathering of the Juggalos'

The former sitcom star turned touring madman has announced that he will make an appearance August 13th at the clowns' annual music festival, which also features Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Flavor Flav and more.