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The ladies of ReignInBlonde.com have an interesting competition going on at their site. They’re currently in the 4th round of their “Hottest Chicks In Metal” tournament. But there is a strange twist to it. Check it out for yourself here.

BEFORE THERE WAS ROSALYN recently released their Victory debut, The Furhrer: An Allegory of a History of Deception, on October 26. The album tells the tail of a bold and emotional journey into the heart of a humanity left to its own devices...

Last week an abysmal rendition of Guns N’ Roses‘ classic “Paradise City” made it’s way onto the internet. The most shocking thing about it was that it featured Slash on guitars and Black Eyed Peas and former meth addict Fergie on vocals. To say t...

DIO have cancelled their European tour that was set to start this weekend in Scotland. According to Ronnie James Dio’s wife/manager, Wendy Dio, the legendary vocalist has been hospitalized. No further details have been released. Get well Ronnie!

The folks at Relapse Records have just confirmed the signing of Finland grinders ROTTEN SOUND. The band is currently writing for their follow-up to Cycles but will first see an EP release early next year. The EP, Napalm, is scheduled for a March release via Relapse...

Providence, RI progressive metallic hardcore phenoms THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL have posted footage of the band performing the title track off their highly anticipated debut, Awaken, which is due to drop November 17th on guitarist Nick Sollecito’s Angle Side Side Records. View the video here:

Japanese quintet, SIGH, are excited to announce the release of their eighth studio album, Scenes From Hell, out January 19, 2010 in the U.S, available on CD and LP. International release dates will be announced shortly...

New York hip-hop trio BLESTENATION has signed a deal with Suburban Noize Records...

Recently, Alex Gilbert at SMNnews got the chance to chat with Brandon Gillichbauer and Jackson Thompson of Southern Cali upstart metal band, NORIEGA...

France’s Metal Chronique’s recently sat down with AMON AMARTH guitarist Olavi Mikkonen at their show in Antwerp, Belgium on November 13. The result, and setlist, can be found below. Here’s the link to the pics taken at that show, along with Cilice, the support act. Amon...

WOMB will be supporting VITAL REMAINS on Saturday, November 27 in Allentown, PA at the Sterling Hotel. WOMB first started in ‘94 with ex-Incantation members: Craig Pillard (Vocals/Bass), Ronny Deo (Bass), and Jim Roe (Drums) and uses two basses without a guitar. ...

You have all heard about him. He’s the monk who rawks. Italy’s “Brother Metal,” a 63-year-old monk who became famous for singing in a heavy metal band -- habit and all -- is hanging up his microphone, saying the devil made him too much of a celebrity for his own good. The wh...

It’s being reported to SMNnews that DEVILDRIVER and SUFFOCATION will be teaming up for a co-headlining tour in early 2010. The trek is likely to kick off some time in January. Support will come from GOATWHORE and THY WILL BE DONE. More to come.

German Viking horde VARG just revealed the cover artwork of their highly anticipated output Blutaar which will be released via Nuclear Blast on January 22. Listen to some helmet music here.