The Badpiper Thunderstruck- AC/DC cover (!)

The worlds only flame throwing, leather clad, heavily tattooed punk rock warrior performing AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" in Fremantle, Sunday 19th May 2013
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12-Year-Old Kids From Brooklyn...Unlocking The Truth

These 12-Year-Old Kids From Brooklyn Are The Most Metal Motherfuckers We’ve Seen In Ages

They’re called Unlocking The Truth, they’re from Brooklyn, 

"Motörhead Cancel Shows Due To Lemmy Suffering “Unspecified Hematoma”

Motörhead Cancel Shows Due To Lemmy Suffering “Unspecified Hematoma”

Motorhead

Some distressing news filtering through this morning as Motörhead were forced to cancel shows in Austria and Italy due to Lemmy suffering what has been described as “unspecified hematoma”.

"Art of Punk videos

Art of Punk videos

I am overjoyed about the new video series, "The Art of Punk," from the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles. 

"Metal from 12 year olds

Metal from 12 year olds

Unlocking the Truth is an an awesome heavy metal band made up of 12-year-old schoolkids who've been playing together since they were five. They totally, utterly rock.

"Heavy Metal Truants Interview: Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium)

Heavy Metal Truants Interview: Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium)

The Heavy Metal Truants charity bike ride to Download 2013 kicks off tomorrow, so we checked in with Paolo from Trivium to see how it’s all shaping up…

Paolo (far right) with Trivium

What did you first think when you heard about Heavy Metal Truants?
The thought of riding 160 miles from London to Download sounded like a pretty crazy idea, so I said sign me up!

"Craig Goldy Interview

Craig Goldy Interview

After the death of Ronnie James Dio, several former bandmates and friends of the legendary singer formed the band Dio Disciples to honor and keep his music alive. Craig Goldy co-wrote several Dio albums with Ronnie, and was the guitarist in the band for many years. I spoke with Goldy about Dio Disciples, the reissues of Dio's Magicaalbum and a classic DVD, whether there's any Dio material in the vault that might be released and other topics.

"Behemoth Inspired By Nergal’s Cancer

Behemoth Inspired By Nergal’s Cancer

Dark matters: Behemoth

Behemoth frontman Nergal’s cancer battle inspired material for the band’s upcoming tenth album The Satanist.
Everyone’s favourite Bible-tearer and Hitler impersonator was diagnosed with leukaemia after being rushed to hospital in 2010. He successfully fought off the illness with the help of a bone-marrow transplant – but it’s no surprise that the experience was one he’ll never forget.

"Thrash Frontman Arrested For ‘Beer Splash’

Thrash Frontman Arrested For ‘Beer Splash’

Cuffed: DiSanto (pic source: Blabbermouth)

The frontman of US progressive thrash band Vektor was arrested at the weekend for allegedly throwing beer over a Christian protestor.
Bandmates watched as David DiSanto was cuffed and taken away during the Scion Rock Fest in Memphis, Tennessee.

"Dave Lombardo Responds To SLAYER Split

Dave Lombardo Responds To SLAYER Split

Slayer announced yesterday that they would be reuniting with drummer Paul Bostaph in the wake of their split with founding drummer Dave Lombardo over financial disagreements. Lombardo took to Twitter to respond to the news, saying: And…. There you have it folks! — Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) May 31, 2013 Asked by a fan if the band bothered to ..