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Metallica Play Entire Black Album Backwards at European Tour Kickoff

Metallica kicked off their brief European tour in the Czech Republic on Monday (May 7) by performing their groundbreaking 1991 self-titled disc (aka The Black Album) in its entirety for the first time ever. Not only did they rock the whole album, they played it backwards — now that’s metal!

Buckcherry Talk New Album ‘Confessions’ And ‘Avengers’ Song ‘Wherever I Go’ [Video]

Buckcherry have been wrapping up the recording of their forthcoming concept album called ‘Confessions,’ but took some time out to explain why the new song ‘Wherever I Go’ appears on the ‘Avengers Assemble’ disc and not their upcoming album.

Slayer Guitarist Kerry King Stars In New Jagermeister Commercial [Video]

Slayer guitarist Kerry King sits at the head of the “man table” in a new Jagermeister spot, proving he is also a “Slayer” of the deer-labeled liquor.

Courtney Love Loses Kurt Cobain Image Rights to Daughter Frances Bean

Courtney Love has long held the rights to much of the Kurt Cobain estate — or so we thought — a new report says that the unpredictably outspoken singer has lost the rights to her late husband’s image to their daughter, Frances Bean Cobain.

Scott Weiland Eyes Return To Velvet Revolver And New Stone Temple Pilots Album

Scott Weiland has been one of the most unpredictable frontmen in rock for the past two decades. In a new interview, he not only reveals that he hopes to release a new Stone Temple Pilots album, he also admits he would like to rejoin Velvet Revolver at some point down the road. It’s official, hell has frozen over.

Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind + Papa Roach Lead 2012 Uproar Festival Tour Lineup [Video]

Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind and Papa Roach lead the lineup for the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour, which also features a number of other hit-making rock acts.

Mike McCready Drafting Singers For Unreleased Mad Season Album [Video]

The Layne Staley-fronted band Mad Season were one of the most under-the-radar side projects of the ’90s, and now guitarist Mike McCready reveals that there is an unreleased album on the way, as well as a reissue of their debut album ‘Above’ and a live release.

Eddie Vedder Joined By Daughter On New Charity Song ‘Skipping’ [Video]

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has contributed a gentle new acoustic ballad to the ‘Every Mother Counts 2012′ benefit album.

Kurt Cobain And Courtney Love Perform ‘Stinking of You’ In New Documentary [Video]

In the new documentary ‘Hit So Hard: The Life & Near Death Story of Patty Schemel,’ there is home video footage of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love casually performing the unreleased song ‘Stinking of You’ — check it out below.

Previously Unreleased Dimebag Darrell Song ‘Twisted’ Helps Launch New Tribute Skateboard

Just a week after the unreleased Pantera song ‘Piss’ hit radio stations, another unheard piece of the late Dimebag Darrell‘s legacy arrives in the form of ‘Twisted’ — a song the legendary guitarist wrote and recorded that is helping to launch a new line of Dimebag Darrell tribute skateboards.

Motley Crue’s Vince Neil To Appear On Season Finale Of ‘Ghost Adventures’ [Video]

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil might be busy with his new Las Vegas strip club Girls, Girls, Girls, but is leaving behind the stripper poles to hang with lost souls on the season finale of ‘Ghost Adventures.’

Godsmack Cover Metallica, Pink Floyd + Beatles on ‘Live & Inspired’

Godsmack have unveiled the artwork for their upcoming ‘Live & Inspired’ disc, while the track list has also been revealed. Among the cover songs the ‘Inspired’ disc will contain are renditions of Metallica‘s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ as well as their take on classics by Pink Floyd and the Beatles.

Godsmack, Staind + Halestorm Take You Behind the Scenes of Mass Chaos Tour [Video]

Godsmack, Staind and Halestorm give you a peek behind (and in front of) the curtain with a new video diary documenting the kickoff of the Mass Chaos tour.

Metallica, Foo Fighters + More to Rock 2012 Outside Lands Festival

This August, San Fransisco’s Golden Gate Park will welcome rock royalty like Metallica, Foo Fighters and classic rocker Neil Young to the stage for Outside Lands 2012.

Korn Win ‘Album of the Year’ at 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Even though they skipped out on performing at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, Korn were honored with the biggest award of the night — ‘Album of the Year.’

Avenged Sevenfold Win ‘Best Live Band’ and ‘Most Dedicated Fans’ at 2012 Revolver Golden Gods

Avenged Sevenfold took home the 2012 honor for ‘Best Live Band,’ while A7x fans were recognized as the ‘Most Dedicated’ at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards on April 11.

Lzzy Hale: Vinnie Paul Brought Me to My First Strip Club

Speaking to the guys from Hellyeah on the Black Carpet tonight (April 11) from the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale revealed that Hellyeah / Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul introduced her to the world of exotic dancers.

Courtney Love: Dave Grohl Is ‘Obsessed With His Hatred’ of Kurt Cobain

Courtney Love recently unloaded on Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl in a somewhat-coherent tirade, where she claimed he’s a “sociopath” who’s “obsessed with his hatred” of Kurt Cobain.

Top 10 Songs About Alice In Chains’ Layne Staley

April 5 is a sad day in rock history — not only was it the day that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died, but also marks the passing of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley. The troubled artist befriended and inspired many during his all too short stay on this planet. In honor of his passing 10 years ago, we take a look at the best songs written about the life and tragic passing of Layne Staley.

Steven Adler Meant To Call Current Guns N’ Roses Lineup ‘Scabs’ – Not ‘Hacks’ [Video]

Steven Adler has offered further clarification on his recent thoughts regarding the current Guns N’ Roses lineup and discusses whether singer Axl Rose will be in attendance for the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction next week.