Metal

Tool Teases Fans with Disappearing 2012 Tour Dates

Yesterday, Ticketmaster posted two Tool shows for 2012 – one in Arizona and thee other in New Mexico – but within hours, the mysterious dates were taken down.
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Metallica, Chili Peppers Manager Urges Bands to Tour Europe Now

Cliff Burnstein, who manages Metallica and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, told the Wall Street Journal he wants the bands to play Europe before the economy worsens.
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Korn’s Jonathan Davis Explains ‘Narcissistic Cannibal’

Korn’s latest offering, the dubstep-inspired ‘The Path of Totality,’ has the men stepping away from their nu-metal roots.
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Corey Taylor: ‘Christmas is One of My Favorite Times of the Year’

Corey Taylor, the voice behind hard rock bands Stone Sour and Slipknot, says he’s a huge fan of Christmas and all the jolly traditions that go with it!
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As I Lay Dying, ‘Decas’ – Holiday Heavy Music Pick

San Diego metal-hardcore boys As I Lay Dying have released their seventh studio album, Decas, which is out just in time for Christmas.
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Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory on Martial Arts, Madden NFL

When Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory isn’t smashing down on the strings of his six-string guitar, it’s not uncommon to find him training in martial arts.
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Steel Panther’s Stix Zadinia: ‘I Love Our Band and Our Music’

Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia says that while’s he’s overwhelmed with the metal band’s recent fanfare, he’s also not completely surprised by it.
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Rock on the Range Announce 2012 Festival Dates

Rock on the Range 2012 organizers have announced details on the festival’s sixth annual showing.
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The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hrancia Explains Origin of ‘Zombie Slay’

Ohio metal-core band the Devil Wears Prada have unleashed their own video game, Zombie Slay, which highlights all five tracks from their 2010, Zombie EP.
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August Burns Red Release Brooding Video for, ‘Empire’

Lancaster, Pa., metal-core boys August Burns Red have released the official video for, “Empire,” and the footage features plenty of live performance shots.
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