Metalsucks — Yesterday, Noisecreep debuted Wayne Static’s new video, “Assassins of Youth.” And in theory it shouldn’t be that terrible a video, because it has half-naked sluts wrestling and making out in it, and you could always hit the “mute” button... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carly Smithson and her band, We Are the Fallen, are set to release their debut album, Tear Down the World on May 11 From the press release: NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – 03/01/10) – Universal Republic Records’ compelling new rock brigade, We Ar... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carly Smithson and her band, We Are the Fallen, are set to release their debut album, Tear the World Down on May 11.  After performing at Kings College, London on March 23, the band is set to tour with Finnish rock band H.I.M. Check out the tour ... more info

Altsounds — Fast rising British Metalheads THE DEFILED have been confirmed as the opening act for Roadrunner signings DELAIN’s upcoming London show. After a hugely successful 2009, which saw the band tour with the likes of DEATHSTARS, STATIC-X and ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Good news for Season 7 Idol, Carly Smithson and her band We Are the Fallen (We Are the Fallen are made of of Ex-Evanescence members).  The band will release their first record in early 2010. From the press release: NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Un... more info

Altsounds — The Flood recently wrapped up their 2009 Sno Core dates with Static-X and is getting ready to hit the studio to finish recording their debut full-length album. The Flood is signed with indie label Deify, who have put the band in the studio to reco... more info

Kerrang! — Kerrang! The Album '09 will be released through Rhino on August 3. A monstrous 42 track, double CD collection, the album features K! legends such as Green Day, Marilyn Manson and Slipknot, key tracks from some of 2009's finest releases and the cream... more info

Thrash Hits — Thrash Hits has been following the burgeoning career of London-based metallers, The Defiled, since before we even had a website. In the last year alone they’ve torn Bloodstock a new set of holes, gave Hellfire Festival’s hangover a serious early ... more info

411 Mania — Go to a Static-X show and come home with that night's recording... more info

Detroit Free Press — Kenny Rogers: Aug. 6. Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheatre, $63. Kevin Devine: with Koji and Loune, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The Pike Room, $10. Static-X: with Dope, 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Machine Shop, $25. The Temptations & the Four Tops: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. DTE En... more info