Heavy Metal Turned 40 Yesterday

According to Jim Farber at the NY Daily News, heavy metal turned 40 yesterday. He’s got a point, since on June 1, Black Sabbath’s first album was released in the United States (It had come out on February 13 in the UK). There were definitely some other...

Slipknot Bassist Joins Hail!

Slipknot bassist Paul Grey has joined the metal super group Hail! (featuring ex-Judas Priest vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens and Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser). Grey will be replacing bassist Dave Ellefson, who recently rejoined Megadeth, and the band’s upcoming...

And The Golden Gods Go To…

Last night, Revolver Magazine held their 2nd annual Golden Gods award show in L.A. Whilethe ceremony included  performances from the likes of Rob Zombie, Slash and guests, Fear Factory, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada and Brian Posehn’s all-star band, all...

Jersey Shore’s Snooki Interviews Judas Priest

In order to accept their award for Best Metal Performance at this year’s Grammys, Judas Priest first had to speak to such press luminaries as Snooki from MTV’s Jersey Shore. Somehow a self-proclaimed “guidette” manages to be the best-dressed...