MTV.com News — 'He will forever be imitated but he will never be duplicated,' Zombie says of metal icon.By Ryan J. Downey Ronnie James Dio Photo: Sanctuary Records Rob Zombie, Killswitch Engage, Mastodon and Fear Factory have released statements to MTV N... more info

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Metal Injection — "I'm over it" – Brent Hinds Uh ohs! Our (I Am) Brohabs at Metalsucks got word yesterday of Brent Hinds not acting too cool during the band's performance last weekend in Oakland, CA. Here is an excerpt of the entire encounter: Brent contin... more info

Metalsucks — According to a couple of eyewitness accounts the latest trouble in the Mastodon camp has been caused not by ailing (but recently recovered!) guitarist Bill Kelliher, but by the Tasmanian devil himself, Brent Hinds. Seems that Hinds sabotaged the band... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - News today tha the pre-sale and special VIP ticket packages for the Black Diamond Skye tour, that features Alice In Chains, Deftones and Mastodon, are available today (10am local time). Full tour itinerary is below. Click the... more info

Metalsucks — Good news, everyone; after being forced to cancel one show and skip another (possibly more?) — at which Baroness’ two guitarists filled in – hospitalized Mastodon guitarist and mustache king Bill Kelliher is back performing with the band on th... more info

411 Mania — Deftones and Mastodon to tour with AiC for new fall fest... more info

411 Mania — Ozzfest officially has bands and dates! Courtney Love is still an attention whore. Trent Reznor has a new project: with his wife. Take a metal cruise this winter. Alice In Chains, Mastodon, and Deftones announce initial tour dates. Other announcement... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Even though rockers Mastodon [ tickets ] have toured feverishly since releasing their latest album--last year's "Crack the Skye"--the group is hoping fans will turn out again for the band's latest headlining run. more info