ContactMusic — METALLICA's MASTER OF PUPPETS has topped a new list of heavy metal albums.The group's 1986 release beat Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast and Appetite For Destruction by... more info

Scotsman.com — TOP GEAR star James May is turning DJ with a rock show for the BBC. May will step in for Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson on the Rock Show at 9pm tomorrow for one night. more info

Thrash Hits — Sonisphere Festival has just announced another 12 bands for Knebworth – and we’ve got to admit, we’re just a little underwhelmed. First off, Pendulum are the “Special Guests” (i.e., they’re headlining the smaller of the two stages) on Fri... more info

Undercover, Australia — The new Iron Maiden album is nearing completion according to producer Kevin Shirley. more info

Metalsucks — Hey people, remember that IRON MAIDEN are touring the U.S. this Summer!? Yeah, I kinda forgot for a minute there too. Amidst all sorts of shitty festival tours hitting the pavement thank God we’ve got something to look forward to. At 52 Bruce Dicki... more info

Pop Candy — The Thrashers like loud guitars. Their influences include Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and AC/DC. About a week ago, they played the Whisky A Go Go. more info

Guardian Music — Discovering amazing new music is always a pleasure, but discovering what sounds like new music from three decades ago is a bonus thrill. The record I've been listening to most over the last few months is Cold Waves and Minimal Electronics Vol 1, out ... more info

Metalsucks — So many things wrong with this. SO many. Is this worse than the time Drew Barrymore wore an Iron Maiden shirt? Way worse. But I’m not gonna rant and rave because The Deciblog’s Jeanne Fury has already done a mighty fine job of that. Sample: Taggi... more info

Guardian Music — Britain's record at soundtracking sporting events is woeful. So who better to reclaim some glory in front of a global audience than east London's heavy-metal overlords?After tackling such unedifying questions as whether a sausage roll can get more fa... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol contestant Sanjaya ticketed for speeding KIRKLAND, Wash. – Life in the fast lane got expensive for former American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar. He received a $411 ticket for speeding on the Eastside. The Washington State Patrol s... more info