Metal Injection — We're really excited that things have kicked off for this new side-project featuring Mastodon's Brent Hinds, Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, former Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen and ex-Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Ave... more info

Metal Injection — It's safe to say we are really excited with what the minds of guitarist Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan), guitarist Brent Hinds (Mastodon), bassist Eric Avery (ex-Janes Addiction) and drummer Thomas Pridgen (ex-The Mars Volta). Weinman se... more info

Metalsucks — Even though this isn’t an official entry into our “Rigged” series, I thought it fit quite nicely so here ya go! -KW more info

Metal Injection — You may recall we got really excited a few months ago when Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds revealed that he is working on a project with Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, former Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen and ex-Jane's Addi... more info

Metalsucks — I guess Ben Weinman likes to keep busy. He The Dillinger Escape Plan’s guitairst, primary songwriter, and manager, and he’s got this new supergroup with Mastodon’s Brent Hinds, The Mars Volta’s Thomas Pridgen, and former Jane’s Addiction ba... more info

Stereogum — You’ve already heard their track “The Devil’s Orchard,” and now’s your chance to hear all of Heritage, the new album from Swedish prog-metal titans Opeth. On first listen, the new LP, Opeth’s 10th, is the band’s most prog and least meta... more info

Topix — A working definition of the Paper Shapes : Paper Chase neurosis shredded with the post-punk delinquency of At the Drive-In's "One Armed Scissor." The Austin quintet's six-song sophomore effort, Be Vigilant , offers a caterwauling juggernaut that vent... more info

Stereogum — Soundgarden stopped by the Forum in Los Angeles for an epic twenty-five song set that included a bonus of Mike McCready from Pearl Jam joining the band for “Superunknown.” The Mars Volta provided support and probably won’t ever reunite as At Th... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Mars Volta killed. Now awaiting the boys of Soundgarden to bring their thunder to the Borgata." - Matt Volpe "Was right up near the rail tonight-Soundgarden at the Borgata.Another amazing show not quite as loud as Nwk. Chris was especially... more info

Altsounds — *M83* (aka Anthony Gonzalez) will release his epic new double album, *Hurry Up, We're Dreaming* on October 18, 2011. Produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, The Mars Volta, Goldfrapp) and featuring: Brad Laner (from 90's band Medicine) on guit... more info