What is the essence of heavy metal? What is it about this music that makes all of the fans around the world defend its honor with such religious zeal? I am sure there are many reasons that are particular to every individual...
Read MoreIn metal circles, there has been a lot of talk these last few weeks about the arrest of (and subsequent denial of bail) of Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic.
Read MoreTwo years ago today we lost Peter Steele of Type O Negative and Carnivore. The shock and despair I felt at learning of the passing of such a talented musician, at such a young age, hits me fresh in the face every time I hear one Peter's songs. We miss you Peter.
Read MoreI woke this morning to a text from Buke asking me whether I had heard that David Gold had been killed in a traffic accident. With bleary eyes I read the text and my heart dropped.
Read MoreSeven years ago today the fucking crazy bastard known as Nathan Gale snuck into the Damageplan show at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio and killed four people, including Damageplan and Pantera guitar legend “Dimebag” Darrell.
Read MoreI wanted to write a review for today. But I just haven’t been able to focus on music. The passing of Steve Jobs hit me harder than I ever thought it would.
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