Guardian Music — With the 'big four' thrash bands all playing sonisphere, Louis Pattison steels himself for a summer of metalHeavy metal is back. Of course, true metalheads would say that it has never been away. Metal isn't a trend that comes and goes – it's sturdy... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Betzefer is an Israeli band, originating from the communal settlement Maccabim-Re'ut. The band was formed up in 1998 and was signed to Roadrunner Records from 2005 to 2007. Betzefer is notable for becoming Israel's first heavy metal band to have rel... more info

Metalsucks — Do I seriously need to write an intro? The headline just told you what this article is gonna be about, right? If any of you are thinking this might this piece might contain information about who’s producing the new Megadeth album or whatever, off y... more info

NME — Dave Mustaine joins forces with ex-Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets go on general sale at 10am for the Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax show happening at Yankee Stadium.... more info

Metalsucks — In news that should shock no one , following last week’s highly-discussable first-ever U.S. Big Four (I’ve decided I’m not writing “Big 4″ anymore, no matter what the posters say. I’m a grown up and I can take 2 extra seconds to actually ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG They hit the west coast last weekend, and now "The Big 4" will make the journey east for their second show together in The Bx. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax will play Yankee Stadium on September 14th. According... more info

Metal Injection — Earlier this week, we got hints of an east-coast Big 4 show from Lars, but now it's confirmed. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will be playing Yankee Stadium on September 14th. All seats are reserved for this show and tickets go on sale ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — You could be rocking out to the Big 4 - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - plus loads more this July… The Sonisphere Festival hits Knebworth on 8th-10th July, and this year boasts a... more info

Metalsucks — In the context of a 2011 live event the “Big Four” grouping of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax may seem lame, but I don’t think there’s any denying how important those bands were to thrash metal history and still are to today’s youn... more info