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Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05:58 +0000

Holy balls! One of the fabled Metallica pinball machines has finally been revealed in full. In a new video posted by Stern Pinball, the entire machine is explained and showcased, with a ton of Metallica tracks and references ripe for the paddling. Metallica revealed last month that custom pinball machines were in the works. The [...]

As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis Arrested for Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot to Kill Estranged Wife

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:09:34 +0000

In shocking news, As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has been arrested in Oceanside, Calif., in an alleged plot to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife. According to Fox 5 in San Diego, the musician was arrested at a store on Vista Way in Oceanside this afternoon (May 7) after allegedly soliciting an [...]

3 Missing Women Found in Cleveland After 10 Years in Captivity

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:27:27 +0000

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, all of whom disappeared between 2002 and 2004 in Cleveland, have been found alive, after being kidnapped imprisoned in a house on Cleveland’s West Side. The women are all alive and safe and in fair condition, according to Dr. Gerald Maloney, an emergency room doctor at MetroHealth Medical Center, where [...]

Jeff Hanneman Passes Away: More Rockers Honor Late Slayer Guitarist

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:40:33 +0000

The tributes to founding Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman from the metal community continue to pour in tonight following the news he passed away earlier today at the age of 49. After such artists as Slash, Corey Taylor, Pantera and more paid respect to Hanneman earlier in the evening, several more rockers have offered their condolences via Twitter.

Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies at 49

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:11:50 +0000

It’s with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago. Hanneman passed away today, May 2, at 11AM PST this morning near his Southern California home. The iconic Slayer shredder had been forced [...]

A US Civilian Cargo Plane Crashes In Afghanistan And There's Video [VIDEO] [GRAPHIC]

Heathen — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:08:24 +0000

A US civilian cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan recently. A car’s dash-cam caught the crash and huge fireball that followed. The plane carried 7 civilians who all perished in the crash. You can see the plane start to lift up. It then looks to point almost completely [...]

'Metallica Through the Never' 3D Film to Hit IMAX Theaters in September

Chad Childers — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:59 +0000

Metallica have their hands full with a number of various projects, and now the band has unveiled 'huge' details about the release of their 3D film 'Metallica Through the Never.' The band has announced that the film will open in theaters Sept. 27, playing on IMAX screens across the U.S. for a full week.

Horrific Cell Phone Video Of West, TX Fertilizer Plant Explosion [VIDEO]

Heathen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:14:20 +0000

I only heard about the explosion near Waco early this morning. Then I saw this video and it really brings it home. This is cell video a father is taking from his car. Just looking at the video, it shows that the fertilizer plant was on fire for a while before the eventual massive explosion. [...]

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival Adds Infectious Grooves Reunion, Dead Sara + More

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:22:28 +0000

Metallica‘s Orion Music + More festival just got a little more awesome with the reveal of several new acts that have been added to the bill. Highlighting the new additions is the reunion of Robert Trujillo’s onetime project Infectious Grooves. The all-star outfit came together back in the ’90s and enjoyed some success while opening [...]

Douchebag Pulls A Gun After Losing a Fight He Started [VIDEO]

Heathen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:41:25 +0000

It’s always the big man who pulls a gun after losing a fight. This dickhead is 40 year old Bradley Turner. And he’s a sore loser. According to reports some teenagers cut him off in traffic. So he followed them to their home and confronted them. He didn’t say much before he hauls off and [...]

Buzzer Beaters: Welker's a Bronco & Bush Is a Lion, Team USA Advances and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:32 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: NFL free agency is moving right along. On Wednesday Wes Welker, the longtime prolific receiver in New England, signed a two-year deal worth $12 to take his talents to Denver. Welker moves from one surefire Hall of Fame quarterback (Tom Brady) to another (Peyton Manning). [USA Today] Also switching teams is [...]

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Offers Update on New Album + 3D Film

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:33:57 +0000

Though Metallica are working toward a new album, the band is taking time out to play some of the world’s top festivals, including their current run as part of Australia’s traveling Soundwave Festival. Frontman James Hetfield tells Australia’s Triple M, “We’re trying to write, but gigs keep popping up that are too exciting to stay [...]

Randy Blythe Verdict: Rockers React

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:06:58 +0000

As we reported earlier, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was been found not guilty of manslaughter by a Czech court today (March 5). Metalheads worldwide are exhaling a long sigh of relief at the moment, and some of rock and metal's biggest names have offered their congratulations to Blythe for standing his ground and proving his innocence once and for all.

James Hetfield on Metallica: 'There's No Reason for Us To Stop'

Chad Bowar — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:53:34 +0000

Metallica recently performed at Australia’s Soundwave Festival, and during the Sydney stop, frontman James Hetfield sat down with Channel V for a video interview (watch below). Hetfield was asked about Metallica being selected to receive the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Gods Awards in May. “We’ve been doing what we love for 30 [...]

Verdict: Lamb of God Frontman Randy Blythe Ruled Not Guilty in Manslaughter Trial

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:42:10 +0000

Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe was acquitted of manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic when a not guilty verdict was handed down today (March 5). After spending five weeks in a a Czech prison this past summer and standing trial over two sessions this winter, Blythe is a free man.

AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' Performed Live by Robot Band Compressorhead

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:51:36 +0000

Get ready to be both entertained and terrified for the eventual extinction of the human race at the hands of sophisticated musical robots. Have real-life engineers never seen the 'Terminator' flicks? Robot band Compressorhead recently performed the AC/DC classic 'T.N.T.' live on television, and the next step is likely world domination.

Halestorm's 'Love Bites (So Do I)' Wins 2013 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:16:20 +0000

Congrats are in order for Halestorm, who were the winners of the Grammy for the Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance at the 55th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night (Feb. 10). The full band was on hand to accept the honor during the pre-telecast ceremony, with frontwoman Lzzy Hale and her drummer brother Arejay Hale delivering the bulk [...]