According to a new article at MTV, Papa Roach is almost done with their second album. According to the article, they are almost finished recording the album after a mere 3 weeks of recording. Continue reading Papa Roach back in studio… →

After basically touring non-stop for roughly 12 years, the boys in Pantera are ready to take a break. But, it looks like a break for Pantera doesn’t necessarily mean a break for the members. The cowboys from hell will be spitting out side projects left and right this coming year. Starting with a New Year’s Eve performance at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas, TX by Gasoline – a metallic southern rock side project of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell.
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This is late news, but I thought it should still be posted.

Metal legend Chuck Schuldiner, founder of the band Death and a pioneer in the “Death Metal” genre, lost his battle with cancer on December 13th.

Chuck helped define the brutal death metal sound and will be greatly missed in the metal world. Click on “Read More” for the full story… Continue reading Metal Legend Chuck Schuldiner Loses Battle With Cancer… →

Wes Borland, formerly of Limp Bizkit, wastes no time on his next band, Eat the Day. Unlike his previous side project Big Dumb Face, Wes is taking this band seriously even though it includes the exact same lineup.

Continue reading Wes Borland wastes no time. →

Michael Jackson was scheduled to appear on Dick Clarks American Music Awards until The Grammys stepped in an gave Michael a choice between performing on The Grammys or the AMAs.

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Do you believe the hype? Could it be true? Come September 5th, we will find out. Word all over the web is the new album, Iowa from Slipknot will debut at #1 on the Billboard Charts, beating out the debut of the new Mary J. Blige by twice as many albums. Continue reading Slipknot – Iowa – #1?!?!?! →

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Music as a Weapon Tour!

DISTURBED, DROWNING POOL, ADEMA, STEREOMUD and SYSTEMATIC!

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Boom Boom and Boogie Chillin. You may not know these songs, but if you listen to rock, you should. They are the two biggest hits of one of the most influencial Blues guitarist of our time, John Lee Hooker. So many bands can trace their way back to him. He was one of the first bluesman to influence a generation outside the US including Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and the openers for his European Tour in 1961, The Rolling Stones. On Tuesday, he passed away in his sleep from natural causes. Even at 83, he was still into rocking, having played his last show this past Saturday. If you want to know more about this legendary guitarist, visit Here and read about his incredible life.

In part of a celebration for the launch of their “new and improved” website, Metallica are giving fans the chance to fill the shoes of Jason Newsted. For at least one night, anyway.

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It looks like it is official! Tom Morello and the rest of the boys (minus zach of course) from Rage Against the Machine will be joined by none other than Soundgardens ex-frontman, Chris Cornell. Everything I have read claims the new sound will be more rock and less rap/fusion/metal. Continue reading Rage Against The Blackhole Sun! →

All four original members of Black Sabbath are in the UK where they are currently writing and recording a new album. Meanwhile, Ozzys band is back in the USA recording the music for his next solo album. “No More Tours” Indeed! ::snicker::


Its great to see them actually colaborating on a new album. I will be excited to hear some of the new work. How about you? What do you think?

I picked up the March (Hey, its a long boat ride from the UK.) issue of Kerrang! the other day and saw some highlights of the April Playboy Magazine interview of Metallica. The interview was done two months before Jason announced he was leaving the band. I believe it also sheds some light on why Jason actually left. In case you missed it, I would suggest finding a buddies issue that isnt sticky and ::gasp:: actually “READ” the Playboy interview. I know no one will ever believe you, but when Kerrang! said the only person to remain remotely diplomatic was Kirk Hammett, I thought everyone should know.

In his first live appearance since leaving Metallica, Jason Newsted performs with the Moss Brothers. The Moss are comprised of 12 year old guitarist Reuben and 15 year old drummer Evan.

Hmmm… Maybe Newsted just wanted jam with more mature musicians, especially after dealing with 14 years of Lars.

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peace!