Metalsucks — Rockstar Mayhem Festival, Summer Slaughter, Trespass America… the summer touring circuit in the U.S. is getting pretty crowded, but that’s not stopping even more bands from heading out on the road. Wait ’til you see some of the confirmed tour ... more info

Metalsucks — If I have my druthers, Sarah Chaffee will someday own half of all my worldly possessions. In the meantime, though, she’s a heavy metal cellist — she plays on Abigail Williams’ Becoming, for example. And while Sarah’s obviously not the only... more info

Metal Injection — I don't understand how System Of A Down haven't played a New York date yet since their big reunion. I'm dying to see them again. They were one of my all-time favorites. Anyway, they played Australia over the weekend, and during those ... more info

Metalsucks — If you’re on Twitter you already know that half of all metal bands in the world were in Australia last week for Soundwave. (And if you’re not Twitter, hi! Nice to meetcha. Question: what’s it like to have grey pubes?) Apparently System of a Do... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — Nice System of a Down dubstep mashup from Proper Villains. Chop Spaceman – Proper Villains Mashup by proper villains more info

ContactMusic — Lou Reed has been named the Most Overrated Lyricist in a new online poll The former Velvet Underground frontman who has penned classic tunes like Walk on the Wild Side and Perfect Day beat Interpols Paul Banks and Serj Tankian of System of a Down in.... more info

Totally Fuzzy — A little week-end treat, we wouldn't want you to get too bored... until we get back on Monday. Below you'll find the full performances of: Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Metallica, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Joss Stone, Jamiroquai, Stevie... more info

Metal Injection — I've made my love for System Of A Down known, and while I am perfectly content with never hearing a new piece of music from the band again (they have already brought me enough joy), I wouldn't mind some new shit either. When the band reunit... more info

Guardian Music — Donington Park, DerbyshireWhile there are many things Def Leppard can be criticised for, a lack of showmanship or sense of spectacle are not among them. A quarter of a century after they first played here in its Monsters of Rock guise, they made the ... more info

ContactMusic — Linkin Park closed the UK's Download rock festival last night (12. 06. 11). The 'Crawling' rockers ended the three day event which also saw performances from metal heavyweights including Rob Zombie, System of a Down, Alice Cooper, The Darkness, Def L... more info