Metalsucks — For me, the foundation of metal is a five-sided structure (A pentagram? Nah, too obvious. A pentagon!), with each side being represented by Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pantera, and Slayer, respectively. Though the last two are debatable... more info

Undercover, Australia — The almighty Slayer are releasing an eleven-record box set (with ten albums) containing all of the material from Def/American Recordings. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words by BBG, photos by Samantha Marble Slayer In 1991 there was The Clash of The Titans tour, a meeting of some of the biggest names in metal at the moment with Slayer, Megadeth, and Testament all on board for... more info

Metalsucks — I’m a hypocrite. I give bands like Linkin Park and Nickelback shit for basically writing the same album over and over and over again, but I don’t have a problem  (or at least have less of a problem) with bands like Slayer, Children of Bodom, and... more info

Detroit Free Press — Slayer: with Megadeth and Testament, 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Joe Louis Arena, $10-$39.50. Stone Temple Pilots: 7 p.m. Aug. 19. DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center, $32.50. The Sadies: 8 p.m. Aug. 19. The Pike Room, $10, $12. Trina Hamlin: 8 p.m. Aug. 19. T... more info

Metal Injection — Man, have there been a lot of amazing shows the last few weeks. I mean A LOT. But I can honestly say I have been most looking forward to the American Carnage tour dates. By now, I'm sure you guys know how much we sincerely love Dave Mustaine, an... more info

Altsounds — We all survived Sonisphere Finland. An amazing experience for all of us who were there -- bands, crews, and fans alike. At around 3:45 PM, during the set change on the main stage after Slayer and before Alice Cooper, with Alice's crew setting u... more info

Metal Injection — Welcome to MSRcast episode 102, as we feature an in depth interview with Tom Stevens (ex-INCANTATION, MORPHEUS DESCENDS) of reactivated metallers NOKTURNEL. We delve into all things metal, and his long career in the metal scene. Sit back, and enjoy t... more info

411 Mania — Slayer's Dave Lombardo talks about the current leg of the "American Carnage" tour, what's to come on the second leg, the re-issue of three classic Slayer live DVDs, and the future of the band. more info

The Music Fix — Part two of our festival coverage featuring Alice in Chains, Slayer, Pendulum, Iggy - and more! more info