Front Magazine have premiered guitar legend SLASH‘s amazing new video for the track ‘Bad Rain’ taken from the album ‘APOCALYPTIC LOVE‘.

The video features an animated Slash performing with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirator.

COREY TAYLOR from SLIPKNOT recently spoke to Roadrunner UK about selecting the lineup for Knotfest. Listen to what he has to say about getting LAMB OF GOD on the bill after Randy Blythe’s situation in the Czech Republic.

Slipknot – Corey Taylor – The Knotfest Line-Up on MUZU.TV

Phil Demmel and Adam Duce of MACHINE HEAD talk about Knotfest and blowing the generator during to solo of ‘Halo’.

Roadrunner UK caught up with COREY TAYLOR from SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR to discuss all things Knotfest.

Check out what he had to say…

Legendary DOWN frontman Phil Anselmo recently spoke to Full Metal Jackie ahead of the release of The Purple EP.

Listen to what he has to say here:

ROYAL REPUBLIC have revealed their official video for the track ‘Everyone Wants To Be An Astronaut’.

ROYAL REPUBLIC‘s new album ‘Save The Nation’ is out today in the UK and in case you haven’t got your copy, you can buy the stonking new album by clicking the below retailers:

Play.com
iTunes
Amazon
HMV

We caught up with the band recently to ask them about the first single from the album, titled ‘Addictive’ and each of them had different ideas about what the song means for them personally. Check out that video below:

There have been reviews of the album popping up online since it was announced and you can check out some of those reviews below:

The production on this album is clear, with some excellent mixing on the bass and vocals in particular. It really goes to show what good being on a major label and having an excellent producer can do to help a band; these factors help accent the hectic, teenage-esque nature of the album.

This album is a quick, exhilarating, beast of an album. My favourite song from the album has to be “I Don’t Wanna Go Out”, I listened to that song literally 25 times in a row before it got dull. This is an excellent album but it is just not quite as good as “We Are The Royal” not quite as energetic, not quite as infectious or funny, but it might be impossible to have an album better on those three aspects than “We Are The Royal”. – Metal Temple

Now they are back with the sequel “Save the Nation” that actually maintains the same high class. In fact, I think that it is very often the sequel is not on par with the debut as bands often have more pressure and less time. However, Royal Republic really found the right formula again and offers a great album like the debut with the witty lyrics and great deal of energy.

And the hits are again here with which is obviously important for the band to reach out in radio. First single “Addicted” is really awesome, but other tracks like “Sailing Man” and the title track “Save the Nation” is of the same high class. – Melodic

Together they keep that bright rock ’n’ roll flame burning with Save the Nation,adding many new layers of colour, atmosphere and bravado to the mix, with the end result being what is expected to be one of 2012’s most exciting and memorable rock albums. Showing no signs of slowing down, Royal Republic will embark on yet another trek around the globe, spreading the gospel that is Save the Nation. The new kings of rock ’n’ roll know just how to please their ever-growing fan base, and will surely be adding to the brood with their second offering. – Vulture Magazine

STONE SOUR‘s upcoming album ‘House Of Gold & Bones Part 1’ is out on the 22nd of October and you can now pre-order the album from Play.com to receive an exclusive set of STONE SOUR ‘House Of Gold & Bones’ dice! Check out the exclusive gold and bone dice below and click here to pre-order ‘House Of Gold & Bones Part 1’ from Play.com to get your hands on a pair!

In an exclusive video for Prog Magazine, OPETH mainman Mikael Akerfeldt explains where the idea of doing an acoustic show came from, why it appealed to him and why he chose Anathema to support his band on their upcoming UK tour. Click here to check out the video on Prog Magazine’s website.

Prog Magazine No.30 is published on September 26 and features Akerfeldt on the cover, plus a ton of bonus bits and features on the inaugural Prog Awards that were held recently. Be sure to get your copy in a few weeks!

The OPETH November UK tour dates are as follows:

12/11 Nottingham Rock City
13/11 Glasgow O2 ABC
14/11 Dublin Vicar St
15/11 Leeds Metropolitan University
16/11 London Union Chapel
17/11 Portsmouth Pyramid Centre

Click here to pick up OPETH’s latest album ‘Heritage’.

Gibson Guitars have teamed up with NICKELBACK for a killer competition whereby fans can win a pair of concert tickets and a “meet and greet” with NICKELBACK on one of their UK dates with th grand prize winner bagging a Gibson Chad Kroeger ‘Blackwater’ Les Paul in addition to a pair of NICKELBACK concert tickets and a “meet and greet”. BOSH!

Please note that this contest is for residents of the United Kingdom only.

Click here to enter the competition over on Gibson Guitar’s Facebook page.