Monthly Archives: December 2010

Only Two Days Left To Win A Blackdiamondskye Prize Pack!

Posted by on December 22, 2010

You only have until 11:59 tomorrow night to enter to win an amazing Alice In Chains/Blackdiamondskye prize pack courtesy of VelvetHammer.net and Metal Insider. If you win, you’ll pick up the following: 1. Alice In Chains set list from BLACKDIAMONDSKYE Vancouver, signed by the whole band 2. Limited Edition Jermaine Rogers BLACKDIAMONDSKYE tour poster 3. BLACKDIAMONDSKYE […]

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In Loss: A Look Back at the Breakups of 2010

Posted by on December 22, 2010

To say that 2010 was a rough year for metal has to be one of the most colossal understatements any journalist could conceive. Listing all of the fallen heroes of this year would be a column unto itself, as would a list dedicated to the many near-miss accidents, sicknesses, and crimes endured both by entire […]

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Devildriver Bassist To Enter Rehab

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Devildriver bassist Jonathan Miller has revealed that he will be entering into rehab for alcohol and drug addiction. Miller released the following statement regarding his decision: “To all Devildriver fans and friends, I wanted to give you an update on my status as far as my health is concerned. Regarding the past two European tours, I was […]

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New & Noteworthy, December 21st – End it All

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Okay, this is it! This is the last time I’m doing this! I’m through! At least, with 2010, I’m through. This year has been harsh for metal. I’m sick of it, and I want to get into 2011 now so we can have the proper spirit of intensity, positivity, and brutality inside us. So let’s […]

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Alice In Chains Releases New Video

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Alice In Chains has released a new video for the song “Last Of My Kind.”

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Portnoy Asks To Rejoin Dream Theater, Gets Denied

Posted by on December 21, 2010

First, Portnoy leaves Dream Theater. Then, Avenged Sevenfold, who he’d been helping out this past year in the studio and on tour, told him his services were no longer needed. In that situation, one can either decide to pursue new music endeavors, or see if they can get their old job back. Apparently, Portnoy did […]

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Glassjaw Announces Tour Dates

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Glassjaw has announced dates for a February/March tour.

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Lady Gaga Hangs Out With Saxon Frontman…No Really!

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Saxon frontman Biff Byford recently got to meet and hang out with Lady Gaga backstage at one of her shows in London over the past weekend. The pop star herself posted a picture of the two together via Twitter with the following message: “Me and Biff Byford of Saxon! Denim and Leather, he said I […]

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Crowbar Streaming New Song Online

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Crowbar is streaming a new song called “Let Me Mourn” exclusively at NoiseCreep.com.

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Motörhead, Clutch Announce Tour Dates

Posted by on December 20, 2010

Motörhead has announced dates for a Winter tour with Clutch and Valient Thorr.

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