Heavy Metal News
Today marks a day of reflection for many as we remember the tragic 9/11 attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. Amidst terrorism, there were also great acts of heroism with many sacrificing their lives to protect others. While time has passed since that horrific September morning in 2001, every year provides a reminder of what was sacrificed on that day and there are many in the rock
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is soon to release the book ‘Too Much Horror Business — The Kirk Hammett Collection,’ which will feature the shredder’s insane collection of all things horror. The Metallica legend recently spoke about the upcoming book to SFGate.com, also describing how the changes in his life will affect Metallica’s next album. The 228-page book, which will feature over 300 images along with captions written by Hammett, will
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Current A Perfect Circle and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha has stepped back into the world of being a solo artist, with his ‘Look to the Sky‘ album arriving next week. But, for those who want to sample it before the disc arrives in stores, Iha has united with TeamCoco.com to stream the effort a full week before its street date. Iha co-produced the album with Shudder to Think’s
Winds of Plague singer Johnny Plague knows a thing or two about the dark side, making him the perfect designer of the new Hollywood Sports Park’s Haunted Hollywood Sports attraction for Halloween. Plague was given 23 acres to work with. The park will consist of four themed mazes, two Killhouses, a full bar called Club Crimson, and three scare zones as well as a number of additional activities. Plague and
This September, Riot Fest will be invading cities around North America, with the fest making its first stop at Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sept. 8. With Gogol Bordello, Descendents, Hot Water Music, the Bronx, the Menzingers and more lining the bill, good times were certain to be had by all … until the storm came. The Menzingers were one of the first acts to grace the festival stage,