The only time we're really provoked any real scuttlebutt is when we've implied that maybe Dream Theater's videos aren't the world's best, and that maybe the band might be a little bit self-indulgent. Well, since then we've learned that you all love ALL things Dream Theater, so instead of making some glib comment about how we'd rather listen to The Jesus and Mary Chain than sit through a full Dream Theater set, we'll just say it's our pleasure to offer you the band's new video "A Rite of Passage." Click "more" to see the magic come to life. Read more...

This week's episode of "Headbangers Ball" features no video premieres, no exclusive live footage, nothing you haven't seen before if you're a regular viewer. So why should you tune in? 'Cuz this is the show you dudes programmed all on your own. We've tallied your votes for best videos of the year, and on Saturday we'll run your top 10 choices from 2 to 3 a.m. EST, ending the show with your favorite metal vid of 2008.

Due to the diverse demographics of our viewers, your final 10 doesn't exactly mirror ours, which is why we've included a separate list of our own favorite videos of 2008. If you can't wait until tomorrow night to see who won, click "more" to read both lists and watch the top five vids on each. Read more...