Metal News

A farmer/welder crafted this life size metal sculpture out of whatever to let us all know that the headless horseman, the grim reaper is coming for us all sooner or later.

Pioneering East Bay thrash-metal outfit Exodus could have imploded when Metallica nicked its founding guitarist, Kirk Hammett, to replace drunken douchebag Dave Mustaine in 1983.

On December 22, Albuquerque's own Launchpad presents Thy Art is Murder, Tyrants, Inhuman Hands, and Beyond My Dreams.

While it may be the season for ugly Christmas sweaters and all-star carol compilations, the metal community isn't best known for partaking in such holiday festivities.

Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, by ensemble member Christopher M. Walsh, and directed by ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric .

Visitors take photographs of the world heritage site of Stonehenge, England, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013.

We arrived at his intersection and Desmond paused before he got out of the Phantom.

Welding austenitic stainless steel does present some challenges compared to welding ordinary steel piping.

Pantera legend Philip Anselmo released his debut solo album, 'Walk Through Exits Only,' with his backing band the Illegals earlier this year.

The snowman headbangs. The drummer tosses his stick into the air and catches it.

The service, formerly named eReatah, allows members to read two books a month for .

Inland Empire-based metal band Suicide Silence posted the news that a CD/DVD of the memorial show for late singer Mitch Lucker will be released on Feb. 18, 2014.

Two decades that created a solid discography, a sometimes revolving door of band members, and over two-million record sales worldwide - say what you want about these guys, but just because they wear masks doesn't take away from their contender status in the metal world.

Around this time of year, a lot of outlets publish holiday gift guides. They're usually offering stuff for the love of your life, or your family, or your friends.

The 411 Music Top Five 12.16.13: Top 5 2000s Acts Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 12.16.2013 From Kanye West and Megadeth to Eminem, the White Stripes, Green Day and more, the 411 staff count down the top 5 acts of the 2000s! Criteria: The 411 Music Zone concludes its trip through the decades of popular music with the '00s! The 2000s were a decade that ... (more)

In 1975, Jack Hattendorf searched the phone book for a place to call home after moving his family to Texas.

Sonisphere 2014 Saturday night headliners Iron Maiden will retire some classic songs when they play the Knebworth Park music festival next summer.

Undead in Studio Z brings you dastardly and demeaning sounds of heavy metal. Your listening unenjoyment will range from leather-bound lechery to the nihilism of studs and spikes.

As the Affordable Care Act Marketplace deadline looms for those wanting to be insured Jan. 1, 2014, one option for consumers that is seldom thought about is to visit a licensed insurance broker.

Around 3½ minutes into Megadeth's High Speed Dirt, a track off their iconic 1992 record Countdown to Extinction, the brutal riffage is momentarily interrupted by an acoustic, bluesy lick.