Today marks the anniversary of Ronald James Padavona better known as Ronnie James Dio’s death. Ronnie who passed away three years ago at the age of 67 from stomach cancer left the music world a legacy that will be remembered forever.
Finnish power metal giants Stratovarius were added to the Tuska 2013 lineup today, as well as other hometown favorites Lama, Dreamtale, and Betrayal At Bespin. The 3-day festival’s running order has not yet been set in stone, nor has the lineup, but Stratovarius will headline on Sunday, June 30. [...]
Folk/Viking metal band Týr are in the studio again, following drummer Kári Streymoy’s exit, and they’ve recruited George Kollias to record with them. Kollias, best known for his work with Nile, has also drummed with Nightfall, Cerebrum, and Sickening Horror. Týr have been in the studio for the past two weeks recording an [...]
Lita Ford has just released a new video for the song, Mother, that is dedicated to her two sons James and Rocco with former husband, Jim Gillette of the 80′s hairband, Nitro. Lita, who filed for divorce from Gillette has not seen her sons since the breakup.
Last week the metal world was shocked and saddened upon hearing about the sudden death of Slayer guitarist, Jeff Hanneman at the age of 49. While Jeff had been dealing with some on-going health issues for the past few years, it was announced today that Jeff died from alcohol related cirrhosis.
Carol and She-Wolf are looking for a few good women to join our ranks!
Required qualities:
-female (just saying)
-into metal (ditto)
-opinionated
-a decent speller
-committed to churning out at least one article a week, preferably an opinion piece
-good with communication (read: not prone to disappearing [...]
Moscow’s Louna have released their new video for “Business” currently streaming at CraveOnline off their new album, Behind A Mask in stores now. Please check out the official press release talking about the new video explains the story behind the video below:
Keel are back and will be headlining at the Whisky A Go Go, on June 8th, 2013 in Hollywood, CA. As a special treat, Ron will reunite with his former Steeler bandmate, bassist Rik Fox, to perform two Steeler songs, Cold Day In Hell and Serenade at this historic show. Ron and Rik have not been onstage [...]
Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away at today at the age of 49 from liver failure. Slayer’s publicist released the following statement:
To cap off their highly successful Metal Alliance tour with Anthrax, Exodus, High On Fire, and Municipal Waste, Los Angeles area thrashers Holy Grail have released their new video for “Ride The Void.” “Ride The Void” is the title track from their sophomore album, which came out earlier this year. Allow yourself the [...]




