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10 Best Heavy Metal Compilations

Thu, April 25 2013 6:36pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metal compilations have been pumped out in extraordinary numbers since around 1980, but few are worth paying for and listening to regularly.

'Merciless Book of Metal Lists': Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel Counts Down the 'Best Metal Zines' (EXCLUSIVE)

Wed, April 17 2013 5:33pm - Source: Noisecreep

Earlier this month, metal geeks across the land invaded book stores to pick up copies of The Merciless Book of Metal Lists.

Books: The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, by Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins (2013)

Sat, April 13 2013 12:35pm - Source: Something Else!

I think there's something innate in music fans that drives them to want to make lists.

Ghost B.C. Reactions From Philip H. Anselmo of Down, Coheed and Cambria, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, and More

Fri, March 08 2013 5:15pm - Source: ArtistDirect

A sizable portion of heavy metal and hard rock's elite has fallen firmly under the spell of Ghost B.C. On April 9, when Papa Emeritus II and the Group of Nameless Ghouls drop their sophomore psalm Infestissumam [Loma Vista Recordings/Republic Records], the numbers of those possessed will grow exponentially.

Watch AMON AMARTH's Johan Hegg & ARMORED SAINT Cover METALLICA's "Hit The Lights"

Tue, December 04 2012 3:46pm - Source: Metal Injection

A lot of people were in attendance, including, as you can see from the photo above, Metallica 's Lars Ulrich and James Hetfeild, pictured with Metal Blade owner Brian Slagel.

Metallica, Slayer, Ratt, Possessed, and the Massive Influence of the 'Metal Massacre' Compilation Series

Wed, November 28 2012 5:03pm - Source: Noisecreep

The band that had the least going for it at the time of this record's release has gone onto become the biggest rock band in the world.

Axl Rose Discusses Writer's Block, '80s Thrashers to Reunite + More News

Thu, November 01 2012 3:16pm - Source: Noisecreep

In an interview with USA Today earlier this week, Axl Rose discussed his bouts with writer's block in the past.

I Can Watch GWAR's Oderus Urungus and ANDREW WK Talk For Hours

Mon, September 17 2012 8:03pm - Source: Metal Injection

As an interviewer, every once in a while two or more musicians from different bands happen to be in the same area, and you convince them to get on camera together for what amounts to gold.

Metal Blade's Brian Slagel Reflects on the Label's 30 Years in the Business

Wed, May 30 2012 7:05pm - Source: Noisecreep

Hip hop has Russell Simmons and his Def Jam Records legacy.

Malice, 'New Breed of Godz': '80s Cult Metallers Return (SONG PREMIERE)

Tue, May 08 2012 3:41pm - Source: Noisecreep

If you're a fan of traditional heavy metal, then you're probably already acquainted with Malice.

Metallica: Best Cover Band Ever

Tue, May 01 2012 3:04pm - Source: Noisecreep

When absolutely no one but Brian Slagel and Lars Ulrich 's Ego thought they were the best band ever (1982), they'd play various L.A. clubs and present a variety of NWOBHM songs as their own.

Roadrunner Records Closes International Offices

Thu, April 26 2012 8:34pm - Source: Metal Injection

Today is a sad day for those of us working in the music business.

Baroness Share Cover Art, The Acacia Strain Premiere New Track + More

Wed, April 25 2012 9:55pm - Source: Noisecreep

Baroness have unveiled the art for their eagerly anticipated new album, Yellow & Green , which will drop July 17 via Relapse.

King's X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Recovering From Heart Attack

Mon, February 27 2012 4:22pm - Source: Noisecreep

There's good news and bad news regarding King's X drummer/singer Jerry Gaskill.

VH1 Classic's 'Metal Evolution': Sneak Peek of 'Thrash' Episode (VIDEO)

Wed, December 28 2011 6:07pm - Source: Noisecreep

Vh1 Classic has just given Noisecreep a sneak peek of the newest installment of their 11-part rockumentary ' Metal Evolution.'

New CANNIBAL CORPSE Album Is On The Way; A Return To Form

Tue, November 15 2011 8:00pm - Source: Metal Injection

Everybody's favorite gore-death metal band is coming back for another round of meat.

Brian Slagel News

10 Best Heavy Metal Compilations

'Merciless Book of Metal Lists': Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel Counts Down the 'Best Metal Zines' (EXCLUSIVE)

Books: The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, by Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins (2013)

Ghost B.C. Reactions From Philip H. Anselmo of Down, Coheed and Cambria, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, and More

Watch AMON AMARTH's Johan Hegg & ARMORED SAINT Cover METALLICA's "Hit The Lights"

Metallica, Slayer, Ratt, Possessed, and the Massive Influence of the 'Metal Massacre' Compilation Series

Axl Rose Discusses Writer's Block, '80s Thrashers to Reunite + More News

I Can Watch GWAR's Oderus Urungus and ANDREW WK Talk For Hours

Metal Blade's Brian Slagel Reflects on the Label's 30 Years in the Business

Malice, 'New Breed of Godz': '80s Cult Metallers Return (SONG PREMIERE)

Metallica: Best Cover Band Ever

Roadrunner Records Closes International Offices

Baroness Share Cover Art, The Acacia Strain Premiere New Track + More

King's X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Recovering From Heart Attack

VH1 Classic's 'Metal Evolution': Sneak Peek of 'Thrash' Episode (VIDEO)

New CANNIBAL CORPSE Album Is On The Way; A Return To Form

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