This week's top stories include the fact that metal has once again been passed over by the NFL (and why that's probably gonna keep happening), Jim Root expressing his uncertainty about the new Slipknot record, and that time Eddie Van Halen gave Shinedown frontman Brent Smith the ol' smoking gun. Check 'em out at the links below and have a great weekend!
- Metal Bands Once Again Not Chosen For The Super Bowl Halftime Show
- JIM ROOT Has Mixed Feelings About SLIPKNOT's New Album
- That Time EDDIE VAN HALEN Gave SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH A Peed-On Slice Of Turkey With A Cigarette In It
- WENDY DIO Accuses VIVIAN CAMPBELL Of Steering DIO Into Pop: "He Wasn't Bringing Anything To The Table"
- ROBERT TRUJILLO Names Perfect Entry Point For Any New METALLICA Fan
- COREY TAYLOR Explains SLIPKNOT's Split With Roadrunner Records, Plans For The Future
- DAVE LOMBARDO Reveals The Advice GENE HOGLAN Gave Him When Joining TESTAMENT
- DISTURBED Collaborated With HEART's ANN WILSON Thanks To Their "Sound Of Silence" Cover
- DAVE MUSTAINE Reflects On MEGADETH's Radio Friendly Turn In The '90s & Touring With Nü-Metal Bands
- "You're Infiltrating Their Passion": BRING ME THE HORIZON's LEE MALIA Discusses Gatekeeping In Metal
