Jesse Back In Killswitch Engage?!

February 7th, 2012


Killswitch Engage have posted a photo that all but confirms that Jesse Leach is back in the band! Holy shit!

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Awesome Band Merch Of The Week: “Asstodon” Shorts!

February 6th, 2012


Asstodon. Ass. To. Don. Sometimes, you just have to stand up and applaud a fine bit of punwork, and these new Mastodon shorts are one of those times. Epic work.

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VIDEO: Turbowolf Interview Graham Hancock About Pyramids And Stuff

February 6th, 2012


Unexpected headline of the day? Probably. Here’s Part 1 of UK rockers Turbowolf interviewing famous writer and journalist Graham Hancock about some of his unusual theories…

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VIDEO: Periphery On Influences, Recording And Why Their Debut Is A Total Beast

February 6th, 2012


Modern prog metal heroes Periphery hit the UK with Dream Theater this week, and the innovators of the djent explosion have answers some choice questions about their brilliant debut in a new video interview.

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Slayer To Hit The Studio In March

February 6th, 2012


SLAAAAAAAYARRRRRRRGGHHHHHHHH! Slayer have said that they’ll be entering the studio in March to record the follow-up to 2009’s ‘World Painted Blood’. Oh yes.

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Orange Goblin Unleash ‘Red Tide Rising’ Video

February 6th, 2012


Riffs! Riiiiifffffsssss! London stoner metal kings Orange Goblin have unveiled their awesome video for new single ‘Red Tide Rising’. Which, in case you missed the memo, is a fucking beast. Check it out inside!

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Cool Cameo Of The Week: Kirk Hammett With Exodus!

February 6th, 2012


Metallica guitarist and second-coolest-curly-haired-axeman-in-rock-after-Slash Kirk Hammett turned up on stage with former band Exodus last weekend, and we’ve found a video to prove it. Nicely done.

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Black Sabbath To Continue Without Bill Ward

February 3rd, 2012

Black Sabbath pic
Ozzy, Geezer and Tony have announced that they plan to continue with the Black Sabbath reunion without Bill Ward. Ah…..

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Cool Free Stuff You’re Getting In The New Hammer

February 3rd, 2012


Yeah ya do. The new Metal Hammer doesn’t officially go on sale until next week, but we’re so excited about it that we’re gonna give you a heads-up on some of the cool shit we’re giving away. WARNING: CONTAINS SLAYER.

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Bloodstock Announce Two UK Exclusives!

February 3rd, 2012


Dear Bloodstock, stop being so awesome. Actually, don’t. Come and find out which two ace metal heavyweights have been added to this year’s bill! Get your Bloodstock tickets inside.

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