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System Of A Down Bassist "we gotta do something to keep this great band alive"

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian took to facebook earlier this morning for a few rants on what is holding the band back, Serj Tankian.

Wendy Dio Comments On Third Anniversary Of Ronnie James Dio's Death

On May 16th, 2010 RONNIE JAMES DIO died at the age of 67 and the world of music mourned the loss of one of the greatest voices in heavy metal.

Jeff Hanneman Memorial Details Announced

The Jeff Hanneman Memorial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 23 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles from 3:30 - 7:30PM. Hanneman passed away on May 2 at the age of 49.

Coachella 2014 Tickets To Go On Sale This Week

Coachella 2014 advance passes go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 AM PDT. The festival will be held over two consecutive weekends.

Rival Sons Confirm More European Tour Dates

RIVAL SONS have confirmed a number of new European summer shows, including dates in Germany.

System Of A Down Bassist "we gotta do something to keep this great band alive"

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian took to facebook earlier this morning for a few rants on what is holding the band back, Serj Tankian.

Soundgarden Announces European Dates

Soundgarden will return to the UK this Autumn!

Defense Claims Steroid Use Cause Of Lambesis Murder Plot

Yesterday, Lambesis' defense was back in court to get bail reduced.

Carcass Added To 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise

Please welcome CARCASS with their new line-up with Jeff Walker on vocals and bass, Bill Steer on lead guitar, Daniel Wilding on drums and Ben Ash on guitar on board 70000TONS OF METAL

Ozzfest Japan 2014 Already Being Discussed

The first-ever OZZFEST JAPAN debuted this past weekend (Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2013) to capacity crowds and wide critical acclaim.

Melechesh Comment On Upcoming Tour

Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH will be returning to North America this June for a headlining tour in support of their fifth studio album The Epigenesis.

Leaves' Eyes Confirmed For Gothic Theatre Open Air

LEAVES' EYES have completed the vocal recordings for their upcoming new album, Symphonies Of The Night.

Windhand Complete Album And Announce Tour

In 2012, backwoods psychedelic doom band Windhand released their self-titled LP & it was met with critical acclaim.

Behold! The Monolith Announce Desolization Tour 2013

Riff-heavy Los Angeles Stoner/Doom/Thrash Metal band BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH have announced the 'Desolization Tour 2013,' which kicks off July 12th in Austin, TX and wraps up in Denver on July 24.

GHOST & Ides of Gemini @ The Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia 05/12/13

I have wanted to see Sweden's heavy metal clergy Ghost B.C. for a long time and finally the opportunity presented itself with a Ghost headline tour that would bring them out to the Trocadero Theater.

Tim Lambesis' Wife Asked Court To Examine Frontman's Music Business Prior To Murder Plot

Although it is still unclear as to the motive behind As I Lay Dying frontman's recent attempt to have his wife Meggan killed, new details are coming to light in court filings.

Happy Fibonacci Day

Today is Fibonacci Day, 5/8/13. We won't have another Fibonacci Day until Aug 13, 2021.

Five Finger Death Punch Frontman Calls Out Black Veil Brides

I'm not disagreeing with Ivan Moody here, but he's gotta see the irony in this right?

Another Year, Another Group Of Mediocre Talent Win At The Golden Gods

Figured I'd address everyone in a single post rather than respond via twitter, facebook and email.

Jeff "Hanneman Most Likely Died From Alcohol And Not The Spider Bite"

We received several reports from friends of Jeff that he was in a bad place and stopped taking physical therapy seriously.

Immolation Guitarist Rob Vigna Interviewed

The Gauntlet interviewed Immolation guitarist Rob Vigna this morning to discuss the band's upcoming Nuclear Blast Records release "Kingdom of Conspiracy."