Eminem – Recovery Review

Eminem is back with Recovery, the follow-up to 2008′s Relapse.

Even More Comments On Dio’s Death

Paulo Gregoletto (Trivium): Dio defies any sort of genre-fication, he was metal before the word even was used to describe the music we all worship as religion. There may never be a voice as true and pure in metal ever again, in fact in my opinion there surely won’t be. It is sad to see [...]

More Tributes To Dio

Iron Maiden: “It is with huge sadness we hear that Ronnie has lost his battle against stomach cancer, and our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Wendy and family at this terrible time.  From his earlier years in Elf, Black Sabbath and Dio, right through to his most recent days fronting Heaven and Hell, Ronnie, [...]

Ronnie James Dio

The world has lost a legend, Ronnie James Dio has passed away… The first time I heard Dio was on a Black Sabbath compilation album. at the time I was still quite young and didn’t know as much as I do today, I didn’t know that Sabbath had any singers other than Ozzy, so imagine [...]

Stars Pay Tribute To Dio

Some of the biggest names is rock and metal have commented on the tragic passing of Ronnie James Dio. Gary Holt (Exodus): “What more can be said about Ronnie that hasn’t been said by so many others. He was the kindest, most humble metal god I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of touring with. [...]

Black Sabbath Members Comment On Peter Steele’s Death

Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have commented on the passing of Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele. Geezer Butler: “I was so saddened to hear of Pete Steele passing away. He truly was one of the nicest blokes I’ve ever met. He came to the first G//Z/Rgig, in New York, showing his support for us. [...]

More Metal Hammer Cover Albums Coming

According to the April 22nd issue of Metal Hammer, There will be three cover albums released free with the magazine over the coming months. One is for AC/DC, one For Judas priest and one Black Sabbath. Confirmed tracks are: Skindred – Back In Black (AC/DC) Steel Panther – You Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC) [...]

Top 10: Worst Album Covers

One of the most important things about an album is the cover art. If you have an awesome cover, people are going to be more inclined to buy your album. If your cover sucks… then people wont want to waste their money. here is a selection of the worst offenders.

Classic Rock Awards Winners

The annual Classic Rock awards were last night, heres a list of the winners: “Best New Band” Voted for by readers of Classic Rock magazine Sponsored by Mean Fiddler Winner: CHICKENFOOT “Album Of The Year” Voted for by readers of Classic Rock magazine Sponsored by Universal Catalogue / Lost Tunes Winner: AC/DC – “Black Ice” [...]

Ozzy And Metallica To Play Together

At the 25th anniversary show for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on October 30th, Ozzy will join Metallica onstage, according to Classic Rock, they will play Sabbath classic War Pigs