SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor joined SOULFLY on stage earlier today (Saturday, June 24) in Belgium for a rendition of the SOULFLY “classic” “Jumpdafuckup“. Watch a video clip of the performance HERE Taylor originally appeared on the studio version of “Jumpdafuckup“, which was included on SOULFLY‘s sophomore album, 2000’s “Primitive“.

Guitarist Olav Kristiseter of the Norwegian extreme metallers MANNGARD is planning on releasing his debut novel through a well-known Norwegian publisher later in the year. MANNGARD re-released their debut album, “Circling Buzzards“, in February via Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records.

ANAL CUNT have been rejoined by drummer Nate Linehan following the recent departure of John Gillis, according to a posting on frontman Seth Putnam‘s web site. Also back in the fold is axeman Josh Martin, who replaced John Kozik last month.

Two complete live songs from BESEECH‘s recently completed Summer Blast Tour in Portugal and Spain tour with TO/DIE/FOR have been posted online at the band’s official web site. Check out the tracks “A Bittersweet Tragedy” and “Innerlane” — filmed at Hardclub in Porto — at this location As previously reported, BESEECH recently parted ways with […]

DRY KILL LOGIC‘s cover of the DANZIG classic “Dirty Black Summer” has been made available for streaming at this location The song comes off the group’s upcoming EP/DVD, entitled “The Magellen Complex“, due on June 27 via Psychodrama/Repossession Records. Described by the band as a “tribute to the fans,” the CD also contain a cover […]

Ozzy Osbourne has been announced as one of more than a dozen music artists/music industry professionals who will serve as judges at the sixth annual Independent Music Awards. Other atist judges for the upcoming 2007 awards include Wynonna, Suzanne Vega, Cyndi Lauper, Fatboy Slim, McCoy Tyner, Paul Oakenfold, Marc Ribot, Buddy Guy, David Grisman, Beenie […]

BURIED BENEATH, a new five-piece melodic death metal band from the heart of the U.K., have released their new EP, entitled “Colossus”. Formed in late 2003 by ex-HER DEADLY RIVAL members, guitarists Jordan and Joel Blake, along with vocalist Simon Cleary. For more information visit the official web site:www.buriedbeneath.com

QUEEN‘s classic “Greatest Hits” collection was certified octuple-platinum on May 23, 2006 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of eight million copies.

Reunited grindcore pioneers TERRORIZER will release their highly anticipated second album, “Darker Days Ahead“, on August 22 via Century Media Records.

Danny Cavanagh, guitarist of UK Doom Metal band ANATHEMA, is to tour Finland and the Baltics in August performing acoustic and piano versions of old and new ANATHEMA songs. Support at Cavanagh’s shows in Finland will come from his acoustic Celtic project LEAFBLADE. Finnish Doom act SILENTIUM will also play at the show in Jyvaskyla.