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Metalsucks — Mike Shitnoda, the ugly Backstreet Boy wannabe who raps for Suckin Suck, recently gave an interview to MTV discussing the band’s follow-up to their last album, Farting Right in Iron Maiden’s Eye Socket. Here are two statements Shitnoda made durin... more info

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MTV.com News — We dive in to Rock Week with a look at MCR's long-awaited Black Parade follow-up.By James Montgomery My Chemical Romance Photo: Reprise We're kicking off Rock Week at MTV News with a look at My Chemical Romance's yet-untitled new effort, w... more info

Heavy metal icons Iron Maiden are to play their only UK gig of 2010 at the Sonisphere festival. The group will headline the Knebworth event alongside other heavyweights such as Slayer and Rammstein. more info

Undercover, Australia — Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has opened his first restaurant in Coral Springs, Florida, USA with friend and fellow drummer. more info

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NME — Alice Cooper and Slayer also on the bill of Knebworth event more info

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Kerrang! — Iron Maiden and Rammstein have been confirmed to headline the second annual Sonisphere festival which will take place at Knebworth between July 30 and August 1 next year. "Knebworth has been the home of so many legendary concerts going back many yea... more info