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"We're exploring the similarities between recycling and horror. For example, zombies are recycled flesh and bones." Sweden has a new face in the war against household waste: heavy metal monster band Lordi
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (291+ words) In one of the strangest stories we've heard this year, Lordi will be the face of a new recycling campaign in Sweden I know what you're thinking and no - this isn't a late April Fool's joke, it's very real. It…...
Tailgunner want to be the new Iron Maiden. Or Metallica. Or Judas Priest
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (473+ words) If you're looking for some "leather, studs and bullet belts' classic metal, get in Tailgunner's firing line "Our goal is to be the biggest heavy metal band in the world. We want to be the new Iron Maiden, the new…...
"I could feel his heart through his chest and he passed away right there." Childhood tragedy, unlikely success and emotional reunions: Max Cavalera on how he reshaped metal with Sepultura and Soulfly
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (1095+ words) From losing his father at an early age to transforming metal with Sepultura and Soulfly, Max Cavalera looks back on a life on the front lines of metal Max Cavalera was born in the city of Belo Horizonte in 1969. He…...
“I liked Master Of Puppets, but I’d definitely change the channel when Dave Mustaine got in the car”: Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson remembers his first impression of Metallica’s 1986 game-changer
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (468+ words) Playing in Metallica's rival band didn't stop him from loving their landmark third album same as everyone else Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has looked back on his first impression of Master Of Puppets, the landmark third album by his…...
“I just wanted to punch that dude in the face." How Linkin Park pushed themselves to the limit on Hybrid Theory and changed the face of metal
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (471+ words) Chester Bennington was furious. The singer paced back and forth in the lobby of NRG Recording, literally punching the studio walls in frustration. Producer Don Gilmore was convinced that the chorus on one of Linkin Park's new songs wasn't strong…...
Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley to perform at band’s blockbuster Knebworth festival in July, playing songs from The X Factor, Virtual XI and The Best Of The Beast
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (401+ words) The vocalist, who fronted the heavy metal titans from 1994 to 1999, will headline the Friday night of the two-day event Former Iron Maiden vocalist Blaze Bayley will play a special set during the heavy metal titans" two-day festival at Stevenage"s…...
Watch close-up footage of the brand new singer of extreme metal legends Arch Enemy crushing it at the band's return show in Beijing, China on Friday night
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (363+ words) Lauren Hart looks like a perfect fit for the Swedish metal machines! Swedish extreme metal legends Arch Enemy made their much anticipated return to the stage for their first live show in four months last week. Headlining the East 3 Live…...
Kreator bring demons, wicker men and the most fire this side of Parkway Drive to stunning London show
3+ day, 43+ min ago (34+ words) The scene makes Hieronymus Bosch's visions of Hell look like a nursery school: Kreator bring demons, wicker men and the most fire this side of Parkway Drive to stunning London show'loudersound.com...
“There was definitely some butting of heads – between Kerry King and Dave Mustaine, myself and Dave Mustaine, Dave Mustaine and Dave Mustaine”: The chaotic early 90s mega-tour that put thrash metal in arenas – and invented ‘The Big 4’
4+ day, 57+ min ago (1395+ words) Starring Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, Clash Of The Titans was one of the most important tours in metal history By the end of the 1980s, four bands had emerged as kings of the burgeoning thrash metal scene: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and…...
"I would love to release a live album of this lineup." No plans for new Pantera music, but Charlie Benante wants to document the comeback
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (400+ words) Pantera reunion drummer Charlie Benante hopes a live album will be released to document the controversial comeback Charlie Benante says there are no plans for Pantera's reunion lineup to release new music " but he believes a live album would be…...