Metal News

Heavy metal hasn't died, but it has slowed down a bit. At least it has for some of its founding pioneers, such as Megadeth's Dave Mustaine.

Vince Neil is shown at the 4th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival in West Hollywood, Calif., on Aug. 18, 2011.

With one notable exception , the metal world was dominated by older acts in 2013.

When Megadeth founder/singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine was growing up, the troubled teen -- like a lot of his own fans would later -- found an escape from a shitty life and comforting solace in hard rock and heavy-metal music.

A metal-loving YouTube user by the name of Slayer Bob is paying tribute to late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman with his annual Christmas light show.

Following a performance Sunday in Antarctica, Metallica has become the first and only band in history to perform on all seven continents over the course of a calendar year.

Today marks the 55th birthday of the man behind Motley Crue , born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna, Jr. in 1958 but better known to us all as Nikki Sixx .

Lars Ulrich has some reservations about Metallica 's upcoming summer European trek, Metallica by Request, during which fans will get to choose the band's setlist for each show.

Today's Take Aim opponent is comedian Jim Breuer, a metal-loving funny guy who does the best impression of Metallica's Lars Ulrich that we've ever seen.

As discussed, the new Todd P venue Trans Pecos in now open in the old Silent Barn space , and its schedule is already filling up with a number of shows this month into next.

UnSaid Fate risked almost everything at The Black Sheep, on Dec. 8. They were the opening act along with Public Display of Aggression and Ionia.

Trivium's Vengeance Falls combines all of the group's best elements. From the vicious virtuosity of Shogun to the hypnotic hooks of Ascendancy, this is the perfect amalgam of the Florida quartet's collective talents.

The livestock-pickling artist has submitted a planning application for 750 eco-homes, a school, shops, health centre, offices, sports pitches, playgrounds and cycle paths on the edge of Ilfracombe.

Back in July our erudite food critic Scott Reitz put out the call that there was prime coffee shop real estate waiting on Ross Avenue for someone to move in and make a decent cafe out of it.

Peter O'Toole starred as English officer T.E. Lawrence. 1967: Singer Otis Redding and four members of The Bar-Kays died in the crash of his private plane in Wisconsin.

US heavy metal band Metallica's lead vocalist, James Hetfield , and lead guitarist Kirck Hammet perform in Antarctica on December 8, 2013.

It's the band's first full year with vocalist Jesse Leach back in the lineup, and with Leach, Killswitch released 'Disarm the Descent' and embarked on some awesome tours.

Looking for a healthy snack? Grab a handful of berries. Whether strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or raspberries, these superfoods pack a healthy punch for your brain and your body.

When it comes to end-of-year lists, it's definitely not all about us ; we love to know what our favorite musicians and artists have been digging the most out of 2013, too, and we're thrilled to share those lists here.

Few people can flip through their rock 'n roll rolodex and put together a show quite as well as Valley legend Alice Cooper.