Guardian Music — Metalheads are campaigning to have their tribal sounds recognised as a religion. But surely there are more suitable types of music – like psychedelic trance"Metal's our religion," proclaimed loincloth-wearing beefcakes Manowar in their 1987 so... more info

Metalheads are campaigning to have their tribal sounds recognised as a religion. But surely there are more suitable types of music – like psychedelic trance"Metal's our religion," proclaimed loincloth-wearing beefcakes Manowar in their 1987 so... more info

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

NME — The group have channelled the 1980's for their next record more info

Rock Sellout — I was on my way to work last week, as I do everyday of every week. Howard (as in Stern) went on a commercial break so I flipped the channel. I decided to go to the metal station. Out of my speakers came a gloriously, head crushingly, face meltingly ... more info

Stereogum — Stevens is "star struck," but manages a Q&A with current tour/band-mate Nedelle Torrisi -- "her exotic Italian pout, her '80s housewife attire" -- covering Judas Priest, Lebanon, pimped-out tour buses, ESL, and Joaquin Phoenix. It's at Asthmatic Kitt... more info

Fashion Wire Daily - While it might seem like a difficult task to reinvent that fashion staple of heavy metal music fans, the t-shirt, if anyone has the right credentials for the task it's Rob Halford, lead singer of legendary metal band Judas Priest... more info

Kerrang! — Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford is to release a Christmas album on his Metal God label on October 26. Halford III – Winter Songs will feature original songs and his own take on traditional holiday songs, including Come All Ye Faithful an... more info

411 Mania — ...Jamiroquai, John 5 and Judas Priest, plus quick thoughts on Five Finger Death Punch and Musical Evolution more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from new wave rockers Talking Heads, as well as singles from Avenged Sevenfold, The Jam, Oasis and Rage Against the Machine will be available in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadabl... more info