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Where is the double bass? Letters from our past.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We're not sure who this "Green Rage" informant is, but Metal Inquisition clearly got their hands on some letters which have adorned our lunch area in the past and have offered their own responses to each. They're not quite what I would've written in the Mail Bag, but they ain't bad.

Bobby From Soulfly Checks In From The Studio

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bobby. B, Soulfly bassist, checks in to give you hungry fans and update on the goings on of Soulfly:

"Stoppin by for a quick second to say hello! Its been a real busy year for us and as I write this we're all finally back home in our collective home cities relaxing and packing up to head into the studio in L.A. this Friday to begin recording the new SF record! We've been playing together better than ever in recent times and we're all really excited to get to work on the new shit!!!! I've been *thinking* about doing some sort of video diary on my mac from the studio sessions to kinda keep everyone in the loop and possibly post them up like once a week on my MYSPACE page but I have yet to make up my mind.. Other than that.. Talks of more touring in the new year but Im not sure yet..

My wife Joy and I are expecting our first baby, a son due Febuary 4th!!!!! Ryder Lee Burns is his name and Im so fucking excited / scared / nervous I can barely stand it!!!! He'll be a little rocker for sure! He's already been to 3 Primer 55 shows and 5 Soulfly shows and he's not even here yet! Needless to say I'll be taking the month of Febuary off to be at home with him and my wife.. So I hope I wont be missing any of the Soulfly tours but what can ya do...

Thats that in a nutshell.

In the studio w Soulfly this month, Primer 55 on tour Dec thru Jan, meeting my son Ryder for the first time Feb 4th!

Im a busy man.

hope you're all well and safe..

Fast and heavy.

Bobby B"

Monte Conner Interview on 10 Years of Slipknot

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A couple of weeks ago I sat down to interview Roadrunner Records' head of A&R Monte Conner. Monte has been integral to Roadrunner's involvement with Slipknot and was the man who brought the band to the label eleven years ago. Here is part one of the interview.

10 Best Nickelback Songs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The AOL Radio Blog has posted this Nickelback list based on the listening habits of AOL users. Do you agree with the list?

Also, Nickelback's new video for "Never Gonna Be Alone" will be coming exclusively to YouTube very soon. Keep an eye on these pages and our twitter account for details.

What do you think of metal music?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is what poster lessthanjake328 asked today on one of our favorite social media sites, Reddit. Head on over there, join up, and tell them what you think of when you hear the phrase "metal music."

Trivium's Matt Heafy Gets Grilled On The Road

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Branded with Fear's Chris Green sits down with Trivium's Matt Heafy before he took the stage at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia.

GO HERE to watch the interview now.

Methods of Mayhem Video Awards

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

See who won Tommy and Scott's attention out of the thousands of video submissions from the past few weeks. You might get a hint of orange headphones and fire. As well see Scott and Tommy create something out of a custom Moog setup in the studio. It's probably not a nod to one of our other bands, but it does include a killswitch.

There's a new set of tracks out for you to download this week for "All I Wanna Do."

You can also see vocals getting laid down this week and some discussion on various sounds here.

Tell Us How The Economy Affects YOU...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MSN's metal domain Headbang is taking a poll on how this rather unfortunate economy is affecting metalheads everywhere.

GO HERE add your facts to the stats.

Machine Head/Mutiny Within Date Changes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Due to the postponement of the Megadeth/Slayer Canadian run (due to an injury in the Slayer camp), the Machine Head/Mutiny Within show scheduled for 11/6 at The Crazy Donkey, Farmingdale, NY has been moved to 11/12.

The previously scheduled Mutiny Within date at Santos, New York, NY on 11/12 will most likely be postponed.

Slipknot Rocks Hollywood

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read a review of Slipknot's earth-crushing show at the Palladium in Hollywood HERE.

Artist Direct Interviews Dave Mustaine

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Artist Direct's Rick Florino sat down with Dave Mustaine and got the in depth scoop on thow Dave's injury affected the writing and creation of ENDGAME.

GO HERE to read the interview now.

Slash Signs to Roadrunner Records Europe

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roadrunner Records are very pleased to announce the signing of legendary guitarist Slash for the forthcoming European release of his debut solo album, “Slash”, in Spring 2010.

Slash is one of the most iconic musicians of all time. His song writing, playing and performing through Guns N Roses, Slash’s Snakepit, Velvet Revolver and a host of collaborations and guest appearances has inspired and entertained millions worldwide. Since exploding onto the music scene in 1987 with Guns N’ Roses “Appetite For Destruction”, still the fastest selling debut album of all time, Slash has become one of the best loved and critically acclaimed guitarists of his generation. Time magazine, as recently as August 2009, named Slash as # 2 on the list of 10 Best Electric Guitar Players of All Time.

Slash’s debut solo album will see him collaborating with some of the world’s most vital contemporary artists – from the rock world and beyond. This album is set to become an essential release…

Founded in 1980, Roadrunner Records is currently the world’s leading rock label with artists such as Nickelback, Slipknot and Machine Head.

The partnership of Slash and Roadrunner Records promises to deliver one of the albums of 2010.

www.slashonline.com

It's Slipknot Versus Shinedown!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the FUSE tournament of champions. Slipknot holds a lead, but you can keep them there by voting now!

Corey Taylor Reviews Albums On Taco Tuesday

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Corey Taylor guest hosts on this week's Shockhound Taco Tuesday. See what he thinks about Slayer and Weezer's new records:

Lynyrd Skynyrd Stripped...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GO HERE to see some amazing live versions of several Lynyrd Skynyrd tracks from the new album God & Guns.

Rob Zombie Scares The Crap Out Of America

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

See all of the places across this fine land that Rob Zombie has invaded in Zombie's Across America Vol 1:

It's Official, Dream Theater Are The Kings Of Prog

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dream Theater was honored with the "Spirit Of Prog" achievement award at the 2009 Classic Rock Awards this evening in London.

The award was presented to Mike Portnoy by Prog legend Rick Wakeman who added that he couldn't have been happier for it to go to such a worthy recipient (and joked that he was jealous he wasn't getting it!).

The star studded event was attended by such legends as Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Pete Townshend of The Who, Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones, Brian May of Queen, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, Iggy Pop, Slash of Guns N Roses, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Ginger Baker of Cream, Chrissy Hynde of The Pretenders, Carl Palmer of ELP and members of Iron Maiden, Anthrax, Anvil, Marillion, ZZ Top, Uriah Heep and Mott The Hoople.

GO HERE for an initial report of the winners.

Flip through some paparazzi pix of the red carpet arrival by going HERE.

Dream Theater also was nominated in the "Album Of The Year" category for their latest release "Black Clouds & Silver Linings."

Slipknot Performs Live On Jimmy Kimmel...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In case you missed them, here is some first class footage of Slipknot playing Jimmy Kimmel on 10/30:

Win A Copy of Megadeth's ENDGAME...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

...by going HERE, courtesy of BigMusicGeek.com.

Want a preview of the brutal metal you could win? Read a review of Megadeth's ENDGAME.

Live-Metal.Net Has Your Soulfly Covered

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

LiveMetal.net is all about Soulfly.

GO HERE to read an in depth interview with Max Cavalera.

Once you're through with that, GO HERE to see how their show in Maryland went.