Guardian Music — 1991: The first metal chart-topper wasn't vintage Maiden, but the power of a devoted fanbase propelled it to No 1 in JanuaryWould you believe this was the first metal single to reach No 1, a feat that wouldn't be repeated until Limp Bizkit took Rolli... more info

Metalsucks — That was the subject line of an e-mail we received this morning from a reader who did not include his name in the body of the e-mail and I will assume therefore does not wish to be identified. I don’t blame him. Saying “They’re a better rap-me... more info

Metalsucks — The same way that Wes Borland is supposedly the “cool” member of Limp Bizkit (hey, he likes The Human Abstract!), lots of people say that Mark Tremonti, best known for his work with, um… Creed… is actually a ridiculously good guitar player w... more info

Chorus.fm — Remember when *Limp Bizkit* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/limp%20bizkit/) named their new album Stampede Of The Disco Elephants -- yeah, that just (http://www.nme.com/news/limp-bizkit/63703) happened. more info

411 Mania — One of two new projects... more info

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Topix — Nu-metal rock band Taproot released their latest abum, "The Episodes" in April. However, they first gained momentum in the mainstream metal world when Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit heard one of their demos in the late 1990s. more info

Metalsucks — Following last week’s declaration of love for The Human Abstract, Wes Borland has now further ensured that he will forever be remembered as the dude who probably never should have been in Limp Bizkit in the first place: he’s the creator of the a... more info

Metalsucks — Vince is fanatical about Dream Theater; I am not. That being said, I have seen them live three times and had fun at every show (in fact, seeing them live is what really won me over that they were a worthwhile band), and I certainly respect them, eve... more info

Metalsucks — GREAT NEWS!!! Insomnium will be returning to North America this fall, playing support on Epica’s headlining tour alongside Alestorm, System Divide, and Destiny Potato. I really don’t care about any of those bands but it doesn’t matter the lea... more info