Guardian Music — Police refuse to license Jakarta gig, saying they are unable to guarantee singer's safety following protestsLady Gaga's show in Jakarta next month looks certain to be cancelled. The Indonesian authorities have refused to grant a permit for the concer... more info

411 Mania — In this edition of The Savage Animal Mikey MiGo listens to the studio albums of Avenged Sevenfold for the first time. Will his ears need avenging? All of this, a podcast rant, a Rockstar Wrestling update, a Grunt! The Wrestling Movie review, and more... more info

Metalsucks — First, watch this hilarious video of some YouTube loser describing why he hates Periphery and “d-jent.” For some reason it’s not embeddable, but you can check it out by clicking on the screen cap below: Note: Avenged Sevenfold background graph... more info

ContactMusic — Avenged Sevenfold frontman Matt Shadows has paid tribute to his late bandmate Jimmy Sullivan on the second anniversary of his death The drummer nicknamed The Reverend died on 28 December 2009 after suffering an accidental overdose of prescription dru... more info

Chorus.fm — Hot Topic has put together a video of "Holiday Tales" featuring the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Hollywood Undead, Never Shout Never, Suicide Silence, and Mac Miller all telling their favorite and worst Christmas presents. You can watch it in the rep... more info

ContactMusic — Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows has undergone surgery to his knee so he can continue rocking out onstage The vocalist was frequently forced to wear knee braces and hobble around during concerts because a joint problem left him in agony Now he... more info

Metalsucks — Whether you think Avenged Sevenfold are the best thing since UYI-era Guns N’ Roses or you think they’re a bunch of total flaming Labontes, you’re gonna appreciate this video for what it is: one of the best moments of young Miguel’s life that ... more info

Altsounds — In keeping with their fans-first ethos, Avenged Sevenfold have announced that they will perform a free show at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA, on December 16th. The show is free to all fans, regardless if they were or weren't at the Uproar Sh... more info

Altsounds — Avenged Sevenfold will headline X1039's Very Merry Xmas Party on December 17th at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA, with support from Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, and Black Veil Brides. Tickets go on sale to the general p... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The Hunter is the upcoming fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Mastodon. It will be released through Reprise Records on September 26, 2011 in the UK and one day later in the US. The Hunter will be their first release with producer Mi... more info