Having posted the new Attack Attack video, we figured why not also put up the Destroy Destroy Destroy clip for "The Wretched Forest?" Click "more" to check it out. Read more...

You like breakdowns, goth, dance-pop and sugary vocals (and don't we all?)? Then dig your fangs into Attack Attack. Click "more" to watch the band's video for "Stick Stickly." Read more...

Slava Giebel, guitarist for German Viking Metal band StrydegoR, was killed in a car accident on May 25.

"It is not easy for us to put our feelings into words," said the band in a statement. "The most important thing is that Slava will never be forgotten, and we will, in any case, continue with the band. Read more...

We're thrilled to present the new God Forbid video "War of Attrition." The video was was shot by acclaimed director Ian McFarland (Sick of It All) and captures the band’s frenetic stage show. See it again when it airs on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball this Saturday night.

“Shooting videos kinda sucks. Especially performance videos," says guitarist Doc Coyle. "You have to head bang for 10 hours in a row, fake play your songs, and you don't even know if all the work will pay off with an awesome video. With that said, this is by far the best performance video we've ever had and it really captures the intensity of the song. As you can see from the clip, we really put our trust in Ian who was incredible to work with. Ian and his crew were super professional. I can't wait for everyone to see the finished product. And like Dave Chappelle says, ‘Everything looks better in slow motion.’"

Click "more" to watch "War of Attrition. Read more...

I must say it’s really disturbing that music education has fallen to the bottom of the list of priorities in today’s education system. I’ve had many people ask me after Owl shows, ''What is that instrument you play? Is that a cello?” In addition to the traditional electric bass guitar, it’s the upright bass/double bass that I play. I’m always happy to explain and clarify to people, but I can’t help wondering what the hell is going on here? Read more...

LOW-TECH IN A HIGH-TECH WORLD

I often see raised eyebrows on my friends faces when I show them my low-tech cell phone. It is one of the cheapest models you can buy and can only be used to send text messages with an occasional phone call of course, nothing more. My friends wonder why I don’t have the latest generation with iTunes, TV and movies etc. ”But Leif, you travel so much, being away from home with no computer or TV around. Why don’t you get a 3G phone?” I always answer, ”I just buy a book and today’s newspaper and I’m set. Or maybe I actually spend some time with people.” Read more...

I decided to take a small break from custom work and wanted to do a personal art piece for fun recently. Being bombarded with goregrind requests and the usual blood-drenched horror scenes, its a fresh escape to
let my mind wonder into a more trippy and surreal environment. This piece is entitled "Confined Determination' and depicts a skeletal goat creature confined in an astral temple hovering over the earth. The vibe was meant to show the brooding desire within the creature to manifest the demolishing of worlds in the background. The entangled girls, black heart roses and bloodied dagger symbolize the sacrifice of love or compassion. The duality of the mind with the two headed fetus as his crown, and even within a confined imprisonment his passion boils and manifests destruction. This piece was not commissioned by any band and is open and available for purchase. Email mike@visualdarkness.com for more info.

The next album by experimental math-metal marvels, The Dillinger Escape Plan, will come out in early 2010 the band's brand new label Phonogetic Records through Season on Mist Records.

"It is becoming clear that as the music industry standard continues to morph and change on a daily basis, artistic and operational freedom has become a band's most valuable asset", guitarist Ben Weinman comments. Read more...

Here's the first new CKY video from the band's latest album Carver City, which came out May 19. It's not the heaviest thing the group has ever done, but it rocks pretty hard and should appeal to anyone who has waited four years for their inevitable return. The video was directed by Bam Margera. Click "more" to check it out. Read more...

Last week we offered you a first look of Lamb of God behind the scenes in Las Vegas. Now that they boys have finished roasting lamb and burgers on a grill, they step back with full bellies and praise their fans, ponder the future of the band and discuss hitting the road with Metallica. Click "more" to watch the clips. Read more...