Roadrunner Records — The brand new issue of Metal Hammer featuring awe inspiring Star Wars themed cover art is on sale this week. The issue features news & updates on Roadrunner's finest such as Down, Opeth, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Killswitch Engag more info

Metalsucks — This week's top stories and accompanying playlist includes Slipknot, Judas Priest, Devin Townsend, and more.The post In Which We Rang in 1997 2014 appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — If this guy doesn't get the gig, there is truly no justice in the world.The post MetalSucks Endorses Chris Quin to Replace Joey Jordison in Slipknot appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

411 Mania — The mystery around his departure grows... more info

Metal Injection — Former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison is breaking his silence about "quitting" the band by saying he never quit at all!The post Joey Jordison: "I Did Not Quit SLIPKNOT" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Metal Injection — Kerim "Krimh" Lechner, former drummer for Decapitated and briefly the fill-in drummer for Behemoth in 2013, put out a killer solo record this year and has now decided it's time for him to try out for Slipknot! Wow. Lechner took to YouTube on Dec... more info

Metal Injection — Slipknot ended the year with a shocking statement: they parted ways with Joey Jordison. The band, who is definitely still in writing mode, kept mum on the topic save for an oddly-timed interview with frontman Corey Taylor the day after the announceme... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Joey Jordison leaving the drum position of Slipknot, the 2014 Grammy nominees for the Hard Rock/Metal Category, KISS winning the fan vote for the Rock and Roll HOF and more! more info

411 Mania — "It's still so fresh..." more info

Metal Injection — Earlier this week, Slipknot announced they have parted ways with Joey Jordison. It was shocking, to say the least, but some people are perhaps a little too upset. Here are 11 overreactions we found on Twitter. 1) This Person Needs Permission   Joey ... more info