NME — Ryan Adams will release his 13th album in October more info

Metalsucks — I’ve given Ryan Adams some shit in the past, but he seems to have a knack for doing good covers of metal songs. His version of Alice of Chains’ “Down in a Hole” is pretty good(although nothing beats the original, save for maybe AIC’s own U... more info

Metal Injection — Seriously, is there anything Bruce Dickinson can't do? He's like a super hero! He can fly, he can jump, he can sing, he can handle a sword, he can inspire, he's a doctor, and he even has the tights to boot. The Press Association report... more info

Stereogum — Last week, Ryan Adams hit us with the spare, gorgeous new track “Lucky Now.” This week, he hits us with a spare, gorgeous cover of a badass ’80s metal anthem. Appearing on BBC Radio 2 yesterday, Adams pulled out his guitar and played Iron Maide... more info

NME — Metal singer will fly 200 passengers home after clearance is given for air traffic to fly more info

ContactMusic — Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson will pilot one of the first planes out of New Jersey following a transport lockdown due to Hurricane Irene. The storm claimed more than 40 lives when it struck America's East Coast over the weekend (26-28Aug11), a... more info

Guardian Music — If you're heading to Reading and Leeds just for Pulp then you're missing out on what the festival does best – here's Kerrang! editor James McMahon with the weekend's top rock highlightsDeftonesRarely do the alt-metallers grace a music festival with... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Saviours during Fun Fun Fun Fest (more by BBG) There's a fine line between embracing your roots and aping them. While Oakland's Saviours wear their influences proudly ( Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Motorhead and gods of the 70/80s... more info

NME — Plus watch Bruce Dickinson and co bring their mascot Eddie onstage more info

NME — But it definitely won't involve Kanye West, Bruce Dickinson declares more info