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British College First To Offer Heavy Metal Degree

Chad Bowar — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:58:06 +0000

Imagine getting college credit for studying Metallica and Iron Maiden and playing metal gigs. Sounds like something metalheads might dream up after a long night of partying, but a college in the U.K. is doing just that. Beginning this fall, New College Nottingham will offer a two-year degree in heavy metal, reports the Nottingham Post. Musician [...]

Crashdïet Release New Single – 'Cocaine Cowboy'

Puff — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:42:14 +0000

If you’re into heavy hair metal, be excited because Swedish Metalers, Crashdïet are back with a new song, DVD, and album! The song comes off the band’s fourth album, ‘The Savage Playground’, which will be released on January 22 in North America. They also just released a new DVD entitled “Shattered Glass And Broken Bones [...]

Steel Panther Gives Good PSA [VIDEO]

Puff — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:30:12 +0000

It doesn't matter where you go or what you do, you are bound to run into some sort of Public Service Announcement. And, at least for me, the two words that pop into my head when I hear or see a PSA is hypocritical & bulls**t. Most of the time it's some celebrity with a history of drug abuse trying to tell you not to do drugs. What a crock! However, to relieve our PSA woes, Steel Panther are to the rescue with Metal PSAs we can can actually use. Enjoy!

Nekrogoblikon Release New Music Video For 'No One Survives' [VIDEO]

Puff — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:26:26 +0000

Do you like loud, obnoxious Goblins who try to eat weird guys having sexual relations with hot women in the woods? Well, the new video for Nekrogoblikon’s ‘No One Survives’ is for you! Enjoy…

Iron Maiden Announce 2012 North American Tour Based on 1988 'Seventh Son' Trek

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:27:04 +0000

Oh happy day! We are thrilled to report the news that Iron Maiden fans have been eagerly waiting for since their 2010 invasion of North America. Iron Maiden have just announced that the band will extensively tour North America in 2012 for two months from June through August with special guest Alice Cooper until July 21 and special guests Coheed and Cambria from July 21 until the end of the tour.

Shredded Cover of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:12 +0000

You can try and deny it, but you know you’ve heard LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It.” NOTHING about that song says metal, but leave it to Eric Calderone to shred out a metal-tastic cover of that infectious diddy. Calderone is a pretty impressive guitarist who has made metal versions of the theme for “My [...]

Did Sesame Street Influence Young Aspiring Metal Bands [VIDEO]

gonzo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:57:38 +0000

I think this video answers that question. Without Sesame Street - no Coal Chamber.

Check out Sweden's Finest Metal Export

Full Metal Jackie — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:00:31 +0000

If you haven’t heard of Sister Sin, then you are about to be blown away. They’re now on the Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock “Hell Hath No Fury” Tour. Check out their newest “24/7″

Top Metal Songs of All Time [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:29:49 +0000

I've been banging my head since I was a wee little girl, so I'll gladly pass this on to you. Gibson.com has released a list of the Top 50 Metal Songs of All Time. The number one spot went to Metallica's Master of Puppets. As far as lists go, I find that it's pretty right on target. What would you change? Here's videos of their top five.

KORN Singer Jonathon Davis Unleashes Solo Tracks [AUDIO]

gonzo — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:36:04 +0000

Is Jonathon Davis going solo? Apparently, he has been working on some new material sans his KORN friends, and Metal Underground was kind enough to share 3 new tracks. Suck ‘em down here: Happiness by JonathanDavisKorn Final Days by JonathanDavisKorn Medicate by JonathanDavisKorn

Tonight on Full Metal Jackie

Full Metal Jackie — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:15:08 +0000

This week my guest will be Glen Benton of Deicide to premiere new music from Deicide. I will also premiere new music from Turisas, and Dir En Grey. Classics we will get into range from Exodus, Iron Maiden, Slayer and more!