Metal Injection

Well then! Opeth are apparently making some big strides toward writing their next record, and Mikael even makes some references to their super early work. What does it all mean?!

Arsonists Get All the Girls are ready to release their 5th record, Listen to the Color, which will feature former vocalist Remi Rodberg.

When Five Finger Death Punch brought up legendary Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford out to perform a new track at the Golden Gods a few weeks ago, I was pretty shocked. Seems like an odd pairing, no? Well, the odd pairing's radio single just hit and here it is:

The metal world has been getting really heavy lately (pun intended, but I'm not proud of it). There has been death, a murder plot, and drugs (the scary AMC kind). It's almost like metal is the new hip hop (burn?). So, It was such a relief to have so many great albums dropping today (almost too many). [...]

The Livecast was back at four, and joined by special guest host Monica as we discussed the week's news stories. We spent the first hour discussing the trial of As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis, as well as the fans' response to the trial. We also discussed Dave Mustaine discussing Gigantour, Jeff Hanneman's death, [...]

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This is the craziest week in recent memory. Between the passing of Jeff Hanneman, this meth lab situation and of course this trial of Tim Lambesis, I have never remembered a more chaotic week of metal. Here is a recap of our most visited stories and videos: AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis arrested [...]

New concert footage of Doomriders has been posted. The band played Quincy, MA this past Monday, May 6th and they opened with a new track, "New Pyramids." Video by Hate5six.com.

In the 80s, metal feuds started on the Sunset Strip, today on Facebook. Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody posted this on his page earlier today:

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:

Last night was the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods and without question, the biggest one yet. Metallica performed! Anthrax got up on stage with Phil and Rex to perform "This Love?" Dillinger Escape Plan bled and breathed fire. Overall, it was a great night that we're still recovering from.

Here's either the best news you've heard or all day or the worst! It really depends on what bands you wanted to see and if their schedules conflict.

Finishing up this episode while recovering from the amazing convention known as Penguicon which happened this weekend. One of the highlights was one of the staff members dressed in corpse-paint and a hula skirt behind a Tiki bar. That's pretty unconventional, but what's even more unconventional (outside of being, well, outside of the convention) is [...]

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Welcome to another special interview episode of MSRcast. We had the oppurtunity to speak to the main man, and mastermind behind the legendary Iced Earth. Listen in as Jon Schaffer discusses the new live CD/DVD, why America has no Blu Ray release, touring plans, the new album, and his thoughts on the record industry. Podcast: [...]

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Iwrestledabearonce are putting the finishing touches on their new record and plan to have it in stores later on in 2013.

The title track from Holy Grail's new album, Ride The Void. Video directed by Will Knapp.