Altsounds — Slipknot and Viking death metallers Amon Amarth lead the way as shortlists for the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009 are announced. Motorhead, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Lamb of God and up-and-coming Brit act Gallows also picked up nominations in th... more info

Undercover, Australia — If cranking up Aerosmith and Metallica through your Guitar Hero was not enough, well prepare for the next band coming to your home console. Guitar Hero Van Halen is the next one on the way. more info

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Thrash Hits — Texan riffmeisters, The Sword, have been Metallica’s house band for almost a year, opening up for James Hetfield and co at almost every show Metallica have played since last July. You’d think that after so long on the road, they’d be happy to s... more info

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Feeder and Taking Back Sunday are the latest bands to join the Sonisphere festival.They join Metallica, Linkin Park, Nine Inch Nails and Bullet For My Valentine at Knebworth House on August 1 and 2.. more info

411 Mania — Slipknot plan to celebrate 10th anniversary, Killswitch Engage name new album, Metallica could tour with Megadeth, album updates from Arcade Fire, Pearl Jam, 30 Seconds to Mars, The Mars Volta, Elbow and more, free downloads from Dave Matthews Band a... more info

JamBase — 311 UPLIFTER SET TO HIT JUNE 2 Spring and Summer Tour Dates Announced 311 311 is pleased to announce that their highly anticipated new album, Uplifter, will be released on June 2. Uplifter is the band's first studio record in three years and was ... more info