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When you think of seven string guitar gods, what's the first name that pops into your mind? Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah? Tosin Abasi of Animals As Leaders? Guess what? Guitar World says you're wrong, it's Munky from Korn!

The metal world is still shocked about the news that broke yesterday that Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman of Slayer passed away due to liver failure at the young age of 49. Musicians everywhere have been paying tribute, and here is a roundup of their kind words for the influential guitarist:

Hell yes! Dream Theater say they're aiming for a late summer release of their as of yet untitled new record. They also give away some juicy bits of information on it.

"Pull Me Under" is not only a classic Dream Theater song in the eyes of fans, but arguably their only real hit. It's also apparently playable by kids from the ages of 11 to 18.

If you've ever had to ask yourself, "what the hell did James LaBrie just sing at me?," then look no further for your answers.

Now this is a tour I can get behind, a prog metal wet dream featuring Intronaut and Scale The Summit with Mouth of the Architect and Castle splitting half the tour amongst themselves. And there are plenty of dates.

If you missed any of our huge Countdown premiere, following the 10 Most Influential Heavy Metal Albums, you can now watch the entire thing from beginning to end without interruption right here. For those of you who want to watch select clips, here is the countdown separated by number: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. What else but BLACK SABBATH's Black Sabbath could be our #1 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH Drestroy Erase Improve 8 – AT [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. IRON MAIDEN's The Number Of The Beast is our #3 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH Drestroy Erase Improve 8 – AT THE [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. METALLICA's Ride The Lightning is our #3 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH Drestroy Erase Improve 8 – AT THE GATES Slaughter of [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. VENOM's Black Metal is our #4 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH Drestroy Erase Improve 8 – AT THE GATES Slaughter of the [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. DEATH's Scream Bloody Gore is our #6 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. PANTERA's Cowboys From Hell is our #6 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH Drestroy Erase Improve 8 – AT THE GATES Slaughter of [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. SLAYER's Reign In Blood is our #7 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH Drestroy Erase Improve 8 – AT THE GATES Slaughter of [...]

Metal Injection is counting down the Top 10 Influential Heavy Metal Albums on our new show, Countdown. AT THE GATES Slaughter of the Soul is our #8 pick. Pick up the album on Amazon.com (with a bonus DVD) for only $13 Here's the entire countdown: 10 – DREAM THEATER Images and Words 9 – MESHUGGAH [...]