A handy guide to heavy metal

Do you know your grindcore from your hair metal? What is shredding - and can it be dangerous? And how many types of doom are there? Tim Jonze has all the answersFor those fond of middle-aged men in short trousers belting out double entendres, there is joyful news. AC/DC flew in this week for five dates taking in London, Dublin, Manchester and the home of heavy metal itself, Birmingham. For some, AC/DC are the ultimate heavy metal act, their 1980 album Back in Black a high watermark of the genre;...

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23:03 on April 14 2009

411 Music March Mayhem Tournament: The Championship

411 Mania — Two true giants in metal and rock clash to determine the inaugural 411 Music March Mayhem champion. Who will bask in the glory of victory? GN'R or Metallica? You decide! more info

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23:01 on April 14 2009

A handy guide to heavy metal

Guardian Music — Do you know your grindcore from your hair metal? What is shredding - and can it be dangerous? And how many types of doom are there? Tim Jonze has all the answersFor those... more info

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