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White Zombie Drummer Phil Buerstatte Found Dead

Former WHITE ZOMBIE and LAST CRACK drummer Phil Buerstatte was found dead over the weekend in Madison, Wisconsin.

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.

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.

LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA Announces Live Dates

On Friday, August 2nd LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA will release their new album titled LMO via Nuclear Blast.

God Forbid Guitarist Comments On Tim Lambesis

God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle has posted the following regarding his thoughts on his friend Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying being in jail.

Stardog Champion Interview

Let's begin with a little history lesson. Basically you, Mark and Aaron were in the band Lifer together, so that is how this line-up came together.

Ghost Enter The Sex Toy Business With Line Of Dildos And Butt Plugs

Not sure on the why, but Sweden's Ghost have begun selling a line of dildos and buttplugs.

Steel Panther Discuss Tour Bus Rules

The Gauntlet caught up with Steel Panther frontman, Michael Starr, yesterday to see how the band was coping with its' first U.S. tour.

Ville Vallo of HIM Interviewed

Shauna O'Donnell recently had a chat with HIM frontman Ville Valo regarding the band's upcoming tour and album.

Steel Panther Interviewed In Philly

The Gauntlet's Keith Lovett caught up with Michael Starr and Satchel of Steel Panther at their recent Philadelphia, PA stop of their U.S. tour.

Owl Interview With Chris Wyse

The Gauntlet's Shauna O'Donnell caught up with Chris Wyse from Owl recently to discuss the new album, touring and more.

The Dalzell House, Shreveport's DIY Venue

The Dalzell House in Shreveport, LA is a great venue to catch bands as they pass through town.

Just A Naked Ginger With A Badass Beard Announcing The Hollywood Undead Tour

The internet, where everyone with a video camera is a star.

Coroners Report: "15 Year Old Hangs Himself After Listening To Death Metal"

Truman Edley, who was just 15 at the time of his death, hanged himself in the hallway of the family home in Rotherham after he had been listening to the violent music.