Metalsucks — The funniest is when people make assumptions about the reasons I like the music I do. Why do I like Meshuggah? Must be because I’m a clueless fan with lack of any musical knowledge and I just want people to think I’m cool and smart. At least that... more info

Altsounds — With a line-up boasting headline appearances from* CHILDREN OF BODOM, FEAR FACTORY, TWISTED SISTER, *plus a special guest slot filled by* MESHUGGAH, BLOODSTOCK* can now confirm the final headline slot for *BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2010*. The Friday night ... more info

Metalsucks — Suckalo “Wzh” sent us a very impassioned and articulate e-mail about Poland’s Drown My Day, who he called “some new breed of Polish death metal (or technical deathcore, progressive vegetarian grindcore or whatever – you know),” and descri... more info

The Music Fix — Bloodstock team pay tribute to a legend more info

Metal Injection — We learned a few weeks back that Meshuggah guitarist is actively recording a new solo record and now more details have surfaced. We already know Morgan Ågren will be drumming on the record, but it looks like he won't be the only one. Soilwork d... more info

The Quietus — Bands to replace Heaven & Hell after Ronnie James Dio's passing away more info

Altsounds — As the *BLOODSTOCK* team were preparing this announcement, we received the tragic news of the passing of metal legend *RONNIE JAMES DIO* - originally scheduled to appear as one of the headliners of this year's festival, fronting *HEAVEN & HELL*. ... more info

Metalsucks — If you’re gonna sound like another band, Gojira aren’t such a bad band to choose — unlike so many other oft-worshipped bands (At the Gates, Meshuggah, etc), Gojira haven’t quite reached the level of ubiquity where imitation has become widespr... more info

Metalsucks — So claims reader “46andTool,” who insists that Barcelona’s (or, more accurately, “Barthelona’s”) Vortice “fucking destroy.” Now…  I’ve said in the past that Meshuggah are just one of those bands that cannot be cloned. I always th... more info

Metal Injection — Ever since I got the new Deftones record, Diamond Eyes, it has been in constant daily rotation for me. The album surprised me with all the heavy it brought. At some points, they even channel Meshuggah for some sweet off-time breakdowns, which I just ... more info