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Wendy Dio Comments On Third Anniversary Of Ronnie James Dio's Death

On May 16th, 2010 RONNIE JAMES DIO died at the age of 67 and the world of music mourned the loss of one of the greatest voices in heavy metal.

Jeff Hanneman Memorial Details Announced

The Jeff Hanneman Memorial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 23 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles from 3:30 - 7:30PM. Hanneman passed away on May 2 at the age of 49.

Randy Blythe Gives His Thoughts And Insight Into Recent Manslaughter Trial

Randy Blythe has posted the following blog post entitled "Be Carefully".

Wendy Dio Comments On Third Anniversary Of Ronnie James Dio's Death

On May 16th, 2010 RONNIE JAMES DIO died at the age of 67 and the world of music mourned the loss of one of the greatest voices in heavy metal.

As I Lay Dying Drop Off Killswitch Engage Tour; Two New Bands Added

Due to the recent arrest of their frontman Tim Lambesis, AS I LAY DYING have pulled out of the upcoming KILLSWITCH ENGAGE North American headlining tour.

Jeff Hanneman Memorial Details Announced

The Jeff Hanneman Memorial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 23 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles from 3:30 - 7:30PM. Hanneman passed away on May 2 at the age of 49.

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS to play show in Mexico; confirms additional tour dates worldwide

Sweden's classic rock heavyweights SPIRITUAL BEGGARS recently released their 8th studio album, Earth Blues, via InsideOut Music, and the band has now just successfully completed a European tour

Venomous Maximus Announce More Tour Dates

The Texan Dark Occult Metal outfit VENOMOUS MAXIMUS has already risen to the status of a heavy hitter in the depths of the underground.

Linkin Park To Headline Sunset Music Festival

SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) organizers today announced that the sixth annual festival will be headlined by LINKIN PARK at the Saturday, August 3 street festival on the famed Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Randy Blythe Gives His Thoughts And Insight Into Recent Manslaughter Trial

Randy Blythe has posted the following blog post entitled "Be Carefully".

Soilwork Announces First Dates Of European Tour

Swedish visionary metallers SOILWORK have announced the first dates of their upcoming European Infinity Tour in support of the band's most recent album The Living Infinite.

Anciients Replace Terror On Lamb Of God Tour

Terror has announced that it has pulled out of the upcoming Lamb of God tour with The Acacia Strain and Decapitated.

Puddle Of Mudd Singer Arrested For Domestic Abuse

Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin was arrested last night in L.A. after several witnesses said he beat up his ex-wife.

Stardog Champion Interview

Let's begin with a little history lesson. Basically you, Mark and Aaron were in the band Lifer together, so that is how this line-up came together.

Ghost Enter The Sex Toy Business With Line Of Dildos And Butt Plugs

Not sure on the why, but Sweden's Ghost have begun selling a line of dildos and buttplugs.

Steel Panther Discuss Tour Bus Rules

The Gauntlet caught up with Steel Panther frontman, Michael Starr, yesterday to see how the band was coping with its' first U.S. tour.

Ville Vallo of HIM Interviewed

Shauna O'Donnell recently had a chat with HIM frontman Ville Valo regarding the band's upcoming tour and album.

Steel Panther Interviewed In Philly

The Gauntlet's Keith Lovett caught up with Michael Starr and Satchel of Steel Panther at their recent Philadelphia, PA stop of their U.S. tour.

Owl Interview With Chris Wyse

The Gauntlet's Shauna O'Donnell caught up with Chris Wyse from Owl recently to discuss the new album, touring and more.

The Dalzell House, Shreveport's DIY Venue

The Dalzell House in Shreveport, LA is a great venue to catch bands as they pass through town.

Just A Naked Ginger With A Badass Beard Announcing The Hollywood Undead Tour

The internet, where everyone with a video camera is a star.

Coroners Report: "15 Year Old Hangs Himself After Listening To Death Metal"

Truman Edley, who was just 15 at the time of his death, hanged himself in the hallway of the family home in Rotherham after he had been listening to the violent music.