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Interview With Soilwork Vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid On The Living Infinite

Soilwork is a phenomenal band who is devoted to not only playing music that amazes, they are also loyal to old and new fans alike. With several successful albums under their belt, their latest release, “The Living Infinite,” dropped at #60 on the Billboard Top 200 the week of its release, and was the #1 … Continue reading

Finnish Folk-Metal by Ensiferum Interviewed On AndrewHaug.com

The vocalist of Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum was recently interviewed w/Australia‘s first online all-metal station.  How often do you come across this particular sub-genre of metal, anyway?  Intrigued not only by the band’s very name and sub-genre, I looked them up. \m/ HORNS UP! – to Australia and this monumental move for metal heads … Continue reading

Heavy Metal is NOT the devil!

Music is music.  Some bands lay it on thick with the satanic references, but don’t worship Satan.  Some bands do worship Satan, which sucks, because most that do still make awesome music.  Read:  The vocalist King Diamond lives by LaVeyan Satanism – which seen as a philosophy instead of a religion which focuses on a … Continue reading

Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo is Benched After Voicing Concerns of Unfair Profit Allocation

Slayer, notably one of the legendary bands in the general heavy metal genre, and definitely one of the widely known among music fans in general, is allegedly being ripped off millions of dollars by management – per ex-drummer Dave Lombardo’s letter (as seen by following the link). With all of the movement regarding musician income, … Continue reading

The grammy award for best heavy metal artist goes to… a group that is NOT a heavy metal band!

Metal Bands Lose Out To Rock At The Grammy Awards – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com ). In 2010, I was impulsed to purchase an album by a band called Halestorm.  I found them from perusing through the music choice channels on Comcast cable.  On a whim purchased the album. Low and behold, the … Continue reading

Metal Helped Me Blossom

There was a slight radiance of dried-up salt from the tears that stopped falling down my cheeks moments earlier.  Like any other adolescent, I felt quite alone and misunderstood.  Personally, it was more difficult because I did not have a strong female role model to look up to, and guide me through this very confusing … Continue reading

Randy Blythe Trial Update

Lamb of God lead vocalist, Randy Blythe, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter. During a 2010 show in Prague, a fan was “thrown from stage and later died due to head injuries.” Blythe is accused of committing the deadly act. As the concert was three years ago, the testimonials collected thus far are riddled with contradiction … Continue reading