" 10 Metal Albums That Launched Entire Subgenres

 10 Metal Albums That Launched Entire Subgenres

Metal Injection by Graham Hartmann / 

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These albums changed everything.

" The definitive history of every Slipknot mask

 The definitive history of every Slipknot mask

Metal Hammer 

Where to buy Slipknot masks

* Etsy (opens in new tab) have a range of fan-created Slipknot masks
* Amazon (opens in new tab) have more options from Slipknot’s past
* Check out Slipknot's official store (opens in new tab) for band-related merch

Slipknot are synonymous with masks in the same way Eddie Van Halen is synonymous with guitars. A fundamental part of their identity since the band's formation in 1995, the masks have served to entice and terrify in equal measure, creating a distinct aesthetic that helped them stand out in the nu metal age and endure long after that genre took a dirt nap. 

"PANTERA Pulled From German Festivals Over Racism Accusations

 PANTERA Pulled From German Festivals Over Racism Accusations

500+Metal Injection by Greg Kennelty / January 24, 2023 at 05:11PM

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Pantera's appearances have been cancelled for both the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals happening this summer. According to a statement from the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park organizers, the cancelation comes after conversations with artists and fans, all of who have collectively decided that Pantera should not perform.

" The history of rock and roll poster art

 The history of rock and roll poster art

Boing Boing by Gareth Branwyn 

A few years ago, award-winning director, Merle Becker (who worked on the MTV series Beavis and Butthead, Daria, Station Zero, and Cartoon Sushi), picked up a book on rock poster art. She became fascinated by the art form and would soon set out on a quest to interview artists in the genre and learn more about what makes rock poster art so special. — Read the rest