Blabbermouth reports that Marc Rizzo, Soulfly guitarist has posted a video message for all the Soulfly fans around the world, you can view the video at YouTube.

Blabbermouth reports that performing a few songs with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian will be none other than Slipknot/Stone Sour mainman Corey Taylor. They are set to play the Retox rock bar (511 West 28th Street) in New York City on Thursday 5th April. Also expected to attend are the guys from Stone Sour and Shadows Fall.

‘Sillyworld’ is the latest single by Stone Sour and you can view a video at You Tube

Machine Head have received an awesome review of their newly released ‘The Blackening’ by MUSICOMH.com writer Tom Day, here are a few excerpts:

‘…to the Church of The Ten Ton Hammer, The Blackening is undoubtedly its New Testament.’

‘…this is War Pigs for the 21st Century.’

‘…most violent anti war song in existence, Clenching The Fists of Dissent…’

‘The song structure on display is literally breathtaking…’

‘…The Blackening is a formidable torch of hope on an otherwise bleak horizon.’

To read the entire review click here

Check out why Tom Day is a follower of the Church of Machine Head by purchasing ‘The Blackening’ here!

Preparations are beginning to be put into place in anticipation of the brand new DevilDriver album, 'The Last Kind Words', due later this summer.

Check out the awesome new 36 Crazyfists competition now running on Homechoice's V:MX The Pit music channel, with your chance to win a whole bunch of goodies, including VIP tickets to the upcoming tour and a chance to meet the band!

36 Crazyfists are on tour in the UK throughout April, visiting just about every town you can think of – so you've no excuse for missing them. Check out the full list and get your tickets over on the tour page!

Bay Area metal gods, MACHINE HEAD, whose new album, 'The Blackening' was released yesterday (26th March) are set to play two additional shows around their appearance at this year's Download Festival (www.downloadfestival.co.uk). Tickets are on sale now for;

7th June – GLASGOW Academy (www.ticketweb.co.uk)

8th June – BELFAST Balmoral Hall (www.ticketmaster.ie)

Widely acknowledged as their best album to date, check out below what the British press have had to say about 'The Blackening', the band's sixth studio album in a career stretching over 13 years.

“Machine Head have produced their masterpiece.” – KKKKK – Kerrang!

“Not just the finest album of their career, this is Machine Head's victory address. 'The Blackening is absolutely fucking stunning.” – 10/10 – Metal Hammer

“This is Machine Head's finest hour since 'Burn My Eyes' and it may prove to be their greatest ever.” – 9/10 – Rocksound

Even British tabloid newspaper, The Sun acknowledges the album's supremacy, marking it 5/5 and claiming “The Blackening is in every sense an epic, a classic in fact.” Likewise, industry journal Music Week states “The Blackening is their finest to date.”

'The Blackening' is also available in a limited edition featuring an extra track; the band's version of the Metallica classic, 'Battery', plus an additional DVD featuring a documentary 'making of the album' and a collector's slipcase.

www.machinehead1.com

The sonic wave of Madina Lake shows no signs of slowing down, and here is another chance for you to see the guys in the flesh!

Not content with playing the main stage at this years Give It A Name festival, Friday 27 April to Sunday 29 April, but the guys will also be playing the following dates with support from Bert and co

Shane from the simply awesome 3 Inches Of Blood has just posted a quick update from on the road/warpath somewhere just outside London.

“Crazy crazy show in London at the Underworld last night! Thanks to all
for comming out, we all agree it was the best London show we've had, and the 3IOB drinking team fought long and hard into the next morning with some great friends. Biomechanical has been laying it down every night, and the fans at every show have been supportive. We're excited as all hell for Fire Up The Blades to be released, and we're throwing lots of new tunes in the set. The reception fucking rules with the new stuff, thanks again for the support people! Alright enough about that, favorite part of the tour you ask? Ireland, St. Paddy's Day ( morning ) Guinness and Jameson's. I don't think that needs explanation. Thats it for now, Enjoy and get it on!

Shane”

Time to start thinking about polishing that helmet and sharpening the ol' broadsword, as the new 3 Inches Of Blood album, Fire Up The Blades, produced by none other than SlipKnot's own Joey Jordison(!!!),is due for invasion on June 26.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have confirmed a new date for their previously sold out Bristol Academy show which was postponed due injury.

The rescheduled show will now take place on June 6, prior to the band’s appearance at this year’s Download festival.

All tickets for the original date remain valid. For any unlucky fans who can’t make the new show, ticket refunds will be available from point of purchase. Fans who missed out on tickets before would be advised to contact the venue box office for any returns.

Killswitch Engage release new digital single ‘The Arms Of Sorrow’ on June 4. The video for the track will be shot shortly.

Shadows Fall are the latest artists to face the pressure of Guitar World studios, Dear Guitar Hero. The guys answer YOUR questions and you can check out the Guitar World website at this location.

Also posted online is an interview