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Submit your questions to Slipknot for the band's next whiskey bottle signing

Submit your questions to Slipknot for the band's next whiskey bottle signing

Ramon Gonzales

Th band will be fielding questions direct from the fans for their next bottle signing and this is your chance to participate.

Submit your questions to Slipknot for the band's next whiskey bottle signing

Ramon Gonzales

Th band will be fielding questions direct from the fans for their next bottle signing and this is your chance to participate.

Mandatory Jams: New music for the week of 3/5

Mandatory Jams: New music for the week of 3/5

Ramon Gonzales

Get a quick reference streaming guide to new tracks from the likes of Gulch/Sunami, Zao, Bongzilla, Perturbator, and more.

Mandatory Jams: New music for the week of 3/5

Ramon Gonzales

Get a quick reference streaming guide to new tracks from the likes of Gulch/Sunami, Zao, Bongzilla, Perturbator, and more.

Stream Black Bow Records riff-heavy split featuring Ungraven and Slomatics

Stream Black Bow Records riff-heavy split featuring Ungraven and Slomatics

Ramon Gonzales

The 6-track effort offers a stylistic mesh that brandishes a diverse collection of heft best consumed at maximum volume.

Stream Black Bow Records riff-heavy split featuring Ungraven and Slomatics

Ramon Gonzales

The 6-track effort offers a stylistic mesh that brandishes a diverse collection of heft best consumed at maximum volume.

Brea Grant Talks 'Lucky', Indie Movies, and Making Horror Fun

Brea Grant Talks 'Lucky', Indie Movies, and Making Horror Fun

Nicolás Delgadillo

The multi-talented filmmaker talks about her love for genre films and how her forthcoming Shudder release ‘Lucky’ deals with darker themes of violence against women in a satirical manner.

Brea Grant Talks 'Lucky', Indie Movies, and Making Horror Fun

Nicolás Delgadillo

The multi-talented filmmaker talks about her love for genre films and how her forthcoming Shudder release ‘Lucky’ deals with darker themes of violence against women in a satirical manner.

Sullivan King doesn't care what you call it, just as long as it's played 'loud as f**k'

Sullivan King doesn't care what you call it, just as long as it's played 'loud as f**k'

Ramon Gonzales

The multi-talented producer/musician is bridging the world of rock and EDM with his skilled hand and keen ear.

Sullivan King doesn't care what you call it, just as long as it's played 'loud as f**k'

Ramon Gonzales

The multi-talented producer/musician is bridging the world of rock and EDM with his skilled hand and keen ear.

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste score big at 2021 Golden Globe Awards

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste score big at 2021 Golden Globe Awards

Ramon Gonzales

The visionary team edged out themselves, taking home the trophy for 'Best Original Score' for their work in the Pixar-animated feature, 'Soul'.

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste score big at 2021 Golden Globe Awards

Ramon Gonzales

The visionary team edged out themselves, taking home the trophy for 'Best Original Score' for their work in the Pixar-animated feature, 'Soul'.

Watch: The Lungs stream Live From the Gold Room via KNOTFEST.com

Watch: The Lungs stream Live From the Gold Room via KNOTFEST.com

Ramon Gonzales

The LA-based instigators showcase a live set of their riff-heavy brand of crosscore via KNOTFEST.com on February 25th.

Watch: The Lungs stream Live From the Gold Room via KNOTFEST.com

Ramon Gonzales

The LA-based instigators showcase a live set of their riff-heavy brand of crosscore via KNOTFEST.com on February 25th.

Iconic video game 'Twisted Metal' is being turned into a live action television show

Iconic video game 'Twisted Metal' is being turned into a live action television show

Ramon Gonzales

The writers behind 'Deadpool' and 'Zombieland' will bring the Playstation franchise to life.

Iconic video game 'Twisted Metal' is being turned into a live action television show

Ramon Gonzales

The writers behind 'Deadpool' and 'Zombieland' will bring the Playstation franchise to life.

The Mortal Kombat Red Band trailer is brutal violence at its finest

The Mortal Kombat Red Band trailer is brutal violence at its finest

Ramon Gonzales

Director Simon McQuoid promised all of the blood, violence, and fatalities that made the brand famous and the Red Band trailer delivers it all and then some.

The Mortal Kombat Red Band trailer is brutal violence at its finest

Ramon Gonzales

Director Simon McQuoid promised all of the blood, violence, and fatalities that made the brand famous and the Red Band trailer delivers it all and then some.

Mandatory Jams: New music for the week of 2/12

Mandatory Jams: New music for the week of 2/12

Ramon Gonzales

From black metal to industrial, hardcore to post-metal, the health of heavy music is on full display with this week's collection of jams.

Mandatory Jams: New music for the week of 2/12

Ramon Gonzales

From black metal to industrial, hardcore to post-metal, the health of heavy music is on full display with this week's collection of jams.

Tunnel Vision: Tetrarch's Diamond Rowe explains how focus, self-confidence, and perseverance allowed her to sidestep the skeptics

Tunnel Vision: Tetrarch's Diamond Rowe explains how focus, self-confidence, and perseverance allo...

Joey Adkins

Among heavy music's emerging class of contributors, Diamond Rowe has thrived in challenging expectations and dismantling the status quo.

Tunnel Vision: Tetrarch's Diamond Rowe explains how focus, self-confidence, and perseverance allo...

Joey Adkins

Among heavy music's emerging class of contributors, Diamond Rowe has thrived in challenging expectations and dismantling the status quo.

Mandatory Jams: The best music of the week - 2/5

Mandatory Jams: The best music of the week - 2/5

Ramon Gonzales

Get a rundown of the newest releases from the week spanning the spectrum of heavy music.

Mandatory Jams: The best music of the week - 2/5

Ramon Gonzales

Get a rundown of the newest releases from the week spanning the spectrum of heavy music.

PA death metal purveyors Signs of the Swarm deliver decimation with "The Collection"

PA death metal purveyors Signs of the Swarm deliver decimation with "The Collection"

Ramon Gonzales

The track showcases guttural guest spots from Matt Honeycutt of Kublai Khan and Nick Arthur of Molotov Solution.

PA death metal purveyors Signs of the Swarm deliver decimation with "The Collection"

Ramon Gonzales

The track showcases guttural guest spots from Matt Honeycutt of Kublai Khan and Nick Arthur of Molotov Solution.

VCTMS kick off 'Bad Luck Season' with their latest banger "Carefully // Caged"

VCTMS kick off 'Bad Luck Season' with their latest banger "Carefully // Caged"

Ramon Gonzales

The Pulse of the Maggots alumni introduce their forthcoming fourth LP and tap SPITE frontman Darius Tehrani for some extra muscle.

VCTMS kick off 'Bad Luck Season' with their latest banger "Carefully // Caged"

Ramon Gonzales

The Pulse of the Maggots alumni introduce their forthcoming fourth LP and tap SPITE frontman Darius Tehrani for some extra muscle.

Funko immortalizes Lemmy and Angus for the Album series of their iconic Pop! figures

Funko immortalizes Lemmy and Angus for the Album series of their iconic Pop! figures

Ramon Gonzales

The latest in the series follows tributes to Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Slipknot and more.

Funko immortalizes Lemmy and Angus for the Album series of their iconic Pop! figures

Ramon Gonzales

The latest in the series follows tributes to Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Slipknot and more.

Mandatory Jams: Choice cuts of the week (1/29)

Mandatory Jams: Choice cuts of the week (1/29)

Ramon Gonzales

From nostalgic metalcore to heavy drinking death metal to genre-bending alt aggression, here is the week in review for new music.

Mandatory Jams: Choice cuts of the week (1/29)

Ramon Gonzales

From nostalgic metalcore to heavy drinking death metal to genre-bending alt aggression, here is the week in review for new music.

Streaming contender Peacock cements partnership with WWE Network

Streaming contender Peacock cements partnership with WWE Network

Ramon Gonzales

Subscribers to the NBCUniversal streaming service will be able to see live events like Wrestlemania for no additional cost.

Streaming contender Peacock cements partnership with WWE Network

Ramon Gonzales

Subscribers to the NBCUniversal streaming service will be able to see live events like Wrestlemania for no additional cost.

Coming Attractions: 15 movies to look forward to in February 2021

Coming Attractions: 15 movies to look forward to in February 2021

Nicolás Delgadillo

From the Fred Hampton biopic to Tom Holland as a drug-addicted bank robber to the supernatural horror of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley - the forecast of flicks throughout February looks...

Coming Attractions: 15 movies to look forward to in February 2021

Nicolás Delgadillo

From the Fred Hampton biopic to Tom Holland as a drug-addicted bank robber to the supernatural horror of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley - the forecast of flicks throughout February looks bright.

Watch Kaiju icons beat the hell out of each other in the official trailer for 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'

Watch Kaiju icons beat the hell out of each other in the official trailer for 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'

Ramon Gonzales

The epic showdown between the iconic monsters begins streaming on HBO Max on March 26th.

Watch Kaiju icons beat the hell out of each other in the official trailer for 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'

Ramon Gonzales

The epic showdown between the iconic monsters begins streaming on HBO Max on March 26th.

Mandatory Jams: The best tunes of the week 1/22

Mandatory Jams: The best tunes of the week 1/22

Ramon Gonzales

Stream some of the week's best releases ranging from trap metal to grindcore.

Mandatory Jams: The best tunes of the week 1/22

Ramon Gonzales

Stream some of the week's best releases ranging from trap metal to grindcore.

Mandatory Jams: Stream the best new tracks of the week (1/15)

Mandatory Jams: Stream the best new tracks of the week (1/15)

Ramon Gonzales

Punk, sludge, doom, death, grind - the variety of styles for this week's collection of new tracks is a promising look at the prospects of 2021.

Mandatory Jams: Stream the best new tracks of the week (1/15)

Ramon Gonzales

Punk, sludge, doom, death, grind - the variety of styles for this week's collection of new tracks is a promising look at the prospects of 2021.

Project 86's 'Drawing Black Lines' at 20

Project 86's 'Drawing Black Lines' at 20

Chris Hudson

Ahead of the band's 20th Anniversary Livestream, Andrew Schwab reflects on the making of Project 86's defining 'Drawing Black Lines'.

Project 86's 'Drawing Black Lines' at 20

Chris Hudson

Ahead of the band's 20th Anniversary Livestream, Andrew Schwab reflects on the making of Project 86's defining 'Drawing Black Lines'.

Robb Flynn of Machine Head shares online death threats

Robb Flynn of Machine Head shares online death threats

Ramon Gonzales

The veteran frontman offers fans a glimpse into the digital hostility that he deals with and reveals that he gets death threats "at least twice a week".

Robb Flynn of Machine Head shares online death threats

Ramon Gonzales

The veteran frontman offers fans a glimpse into the digital hostility that he deals with and reveals that he gets death threats "at least twice a week".

Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week (1/8)

Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week (1/8)

Ramon Gonzales

Get a rundown of some of the best music released in the first week fo 2021.

Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week (1/8)

Ramon Gonzales

Get a rundown of some of the best music released in the first week fo 2021.

Heavy Forecast: The anticipated albums confirmed for 2021

Heavy Forecast: The anticipated albums confirmed for 2021

Ramon Gonzales

Despite the fact that touring and shows remain on pause, the music doesn't stop. Here are some of the releases confirmed for 2021 that are worth a closer look.

Heavy Forecast: The anticipated albums confirmed for 2021

Ramon Gonzales

Despite the fact that touring and shows remain on pause, the music doesn't stop. Here are some of the releases confirmed for 2021 that are worth a closer look.

The albums that got us through 2020

The albums that got us through 2020

Ramon Gonzales

In a year that saw historic vinyl sales, the birth of the livestream, and the prevalence of the pivot, music seemed to matter more than it ever did - despite...

The albums that got us through 2020

Ramon Gonzales

In a year that saw historic vinyl sales, the birth of the livestream, and the prevalence of the pivot, music seemed to matter more than it ever did - despite it being so far away.

Greg Puciato shares "Evacuation" video from his 'Fuck Content' livestream broadcast

Greg Puciato shares "Evacuation" video from his 'Fuck Content' livestream broadcast

Ramon Gonzales

In addition to the recent release of the audio from the streaming event, the provocateur has delivered a visual sample of the visceral performance.

Greg Puciato shares "Evacuation" video from his 'Fuck Content' livestream broadcast

Ramon Gonzales

In addition to the recent release of the audio from the streaming event, the provocateur has delivered a visual sample of the visceral performance.

Watch a strike team of Santas take on monstrous shapeshifters in Shudder's 'A Creepshow Holiday Special'

Watch a strike team of Santas take on monstrous shapeshifters in Shudder's 'A Creepshow Holiday S...

Ramon Gonzales

The hour-long special from Showrunner Greg Nicotero pits monstrous shapeshifters against "Santa Claws" and his killer Kris Kringles.

Watch a strike team of Santas take on monstrous shapeshifters in Shudder's 'A Creepshow Holiday S...

Ramon Gonzales

The hour-long special from Showrunner Greg Nicotero pits monstrous shapeshifters against "Santa Claws" and his killer Kris Kringles.

Watch the trailer for the documentary of one of punk's most proven recording studios, The Blasting Room

Watch the trailer for the documentary of one of punk's most proven recording studios, The Blastin...

Ramon Gonzales

The film will feature interviews with the likes of Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Propagandhi, Hot Water Music, ALL, and Descendents.

Watch the trailer for the documentary of one of punk's most proven recording studios, The Blastin...

Ramon Gonzales

The film will feature interviews with the likes of Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Propagandhi, Hot Water Music, ALL, and Descendents.

Watch Corey Taylor, Korn, Mastodon and Metallica perform Alice In Chains classics for the Museum of Pop Culture Founders Award presentation

Watch Corey Taylor, Korn, Mastodon and Metallica perform Alice In Chains classics for the Museum ...

Ramon Gonzales

The event was streamed by over 275,000 people worldwide, degenerated some $600k in donations and counting, and is now being released as a compilation on Amazon Music.

Watch Corey Taylor, Korn, Mastodon and Metallica perform Alice In Chains classics for the Museum ...

Ramon Gonzales

The event was streamed by over 275,000 people worldwide, degenerated some $600k in donations and counting, and is now being released as a compilation on Amazon Music.

Pulse of the Maggots Festival - Set Times

Pulse of the Maggots Festival - Set Times

Ramon Gonzales

20 bands. 3 Stages. A full day of performances from the top prospects from the world rock, metal, hardcore, and alternative hip hop.

Pulse of the Maggots Festival - Set Times

Ramon Gonzales

20 bands. 3 Stages. A full day of performances from the top prospects from the world rock, metal, hardcore, and alternative hip hop.

VF Corporation lands streetwear authority Supreme in a massive 2.1bil dollar deal

VF Corporation lands streetwear authority Supreme in a massive 2.1bil dollar deal

Ramon Gonzales

Supreme's founder James Jebbia has remained adamant that the brand will continue its creative independence regardless of the acquisition.

VF Corporation lands streetwear authority Supreme in a massive 2.1bil dollar deal

Ramon Gonzales

Supreme's founder James Jebbia has remained adamant that the brand will continue its creative independence regardless of the acquisition.

Adidas releases their Mandalorian Collection

Adidas releases their Mandalorian Collection

Ramon Gonzales

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, the brand is now shifting focus to the newest incarnation of the intergalactic saga.

Adidas releases their Mandalorian Collection

Ramon Gonzales

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, the brand is now shifting focus to the newest incarnation of the intergalactic saga.

The Ghost Rider Cup is coming to Fortnite this week

The Ghost Rider Cup is coming to Fortnite this week

Ramon Gonzales

The latest Fortnite Cup gives players the chance to unlock Johnny Blaze as part of Marvel Knockout Super Series.

The Ghost Rider Cup is coming to Fortnite this week

Ramon Gonzales

The latest Fortnite Cup gives players the chance to unlock Johnny Blaze as part of Marvel Knockout Super Series.

Rock & Roll fire-starters Cherry Bombs announce three nights of Macabarét

Rock & Roll fire-starters Cherry Bombs announce three nights of Macabarét

Ramon Gonzales

The Cirque/Dance collective will debut it's first ever virtual performance with a three night engagement from January 1st through January 3rd 2021

Rock & Roll fire-starters Cherry Bombs announce three nights of Macabarét

Ramon Gonzales

The Cirque/Dance collective will debut it's first ever virtual performance with a three night engagement from January 1st through January 3rd 2021

Adam Jones of Tool scores short film, 'The Witness,' to unveil his 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar

Adam Jones of Tool scores short film, 'The Witness,' to unveil his 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Gu...

Ramon Gonzales

The first 79 guitars are signed and numbered y Adam Jones himself. The remaining 179 of the limited run feature original artwork from Jones along with Joyce Su.

Adam Jones of Tool scores short film, 'The Witness,' to unveil his 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Gu...

Ramon Gonzales

The first 79 guitars are signed and numbered y Adam Jones himself. The remaining 179 of the limited run feature original artwork from Jones along with Joyce Su.

The Adapt Conference aims to aide industry professionals during unprecedented times

The Adapt Conference aims to aide industry professionals during unprecedented times

Ramon Gonzales

Founded by Kevin Lyman, creator of the Vans Warped Tour, and Trevor Swenson, the conference highlights the successes of those that have pivoted professionally during the era of the pandemic.

The Adapt Conference aims to aide industry professionals during unprecedented times

Ramon Gonzales

Founded by Kevin Lyman, creator of the Vans Warped Tour, and Trevor Swenson, the conference highlights the successes of those that have pivoted professionally during the era of the pandemic.

Watch the trailer for the holiday hitman movie 'Fat Man'

Watch the trailer for the holiday hitman movie 'Fat Man'

Ramon Gonzales

Mel Gibson stars as a cynical, surly, skilled with a firearm kind of St. Nick that is working with the military and ducking an assassin.

Watch the trailer for the holiday hitman movie 'Fat Man'

Ramon Gonzales

Mel Gibson stars as a cynical, surly, skilled with a firearm kind of St. Nick that is working with the military and ducking an assassin.

Watch the first trailer for the Milla Jovovich sci-fi action flick, 'Monster Hunter'

Watch the first trailer for the Milla Jovovich sci-fi action flick, 'Monster Hunter'

Ramon Gonzales

The Paul W. S. Anderson-helmed film based on the Capcom video game entry now has a new December 2020 release date.

Watch the first trailer for the Milla Jovovich sci-fi action flick, 'Monster Hunter'

Ramon Gonzales

The Paul W. S. Anderson-helmed film based on the Capcom video game entry now has a new December 2020 release date.

Vans launches Musicians Wanted competition

Vans launches Musicians Wanted competition

Ramon Gonzales

Vans has partnered with SJC Drums, Spotify, and Fender to find emerging talent on the verge of breaking big.

Vans launches Musicians Wanted competition

Ramon Gonzales

Vans has partnered with SJC Drums, Spotify, and Fender to find emerging talent on the verge of breaking big.

Tallah showcase their influences with a Knotfest curated playlist

Tallah showcase their influences with a Knotfest curated playlist

Ramon Gonzales

Stream the band's Heavy Essentials playlist that includes the likes of Deftones, Code Orange, Poison the Well, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, Mudvayne and more.

Tallah showcase their influences with a Knotfest curated playlist

Ramon Gonzales

Stream the band's Heavy Essentials playlist that includes the likes of Deftones, Code Orange, Poison the Well, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, Mudvayne and more.

Trivium's Matt Heafy talks Twitch and Japanese black metal on The Downbeat

Trivium's Matt Heafy talks Twitch and Japanese black metal on The Downbeat

Ramon Gonzales

Trivium frontman Matt Heafy details his dedication to Twitch and his epic black metal project with Emperor's Ihsahn that has been 10 years in the making.

Trivium's Matt Heafy talks Twitch and Japanese black metal on The Downbeat

Ramon Gonzales

Trivium frontman Matt Heafy details his dedication to Twitch and his epic black metal project with Emperor's Ihsahn that has been 10 years in the making.

The Walking Dead announce spinoff series featuring Daryl and Carol

The Walking Dead announce spinoff series featuring Daryl and Carol

Ramon Gonzales

The official statement from AMC also announces that the flagship series has 30 more episodes that will run through late 2022.

The Walking Dead announce spinoff series featuring Daryl and Carol

Ramon Gonzales

The official statement from AMC also announces that the flagship series has 30 more episodes that will run through late 2022.

Warner Bros. unveils the first official trailer for Dune

Warner Bros. unveils the first official trailer for Dune

Ramon Gonzales

The latest adaptation of the sci-fi classic is set to hit theaters in December.

Warner Bros. unveils the first official trailer for Dune

Ramon Gonzales

The latest adaptation of the sci-fi classic is set to hit theaters in December.

Details and photos surface for Season 2 of The Mandalorian

Details and photos surface for Season 2 of The Mandalorian

Ramon Gonzales

Get a first look at the second seasons of the Star Wars spinoff series.

Details and photos surface for Season 2 of The Mandalorian

Ramon Gonzales

Get a first look at the second seasons of the Star Wars spinoff series.

Sneaker designer Kickstradomis unveils 'The Boys' limited edition shoe collection

Sneaker designer Kickstradomis unveils 'The Boys' limited edition shoe collection

Ramon Gonzales

The sneakers designs are inspired by characters from the Amazon Prime Video series - just in time for season 2.

Sneaker designer Kickstradomis unveils 'The Boys' limited edition shoe collection

Ramon Gonzales

The sneakers designs are inspired by characters from the Amazon Prime Video series - just in time for season 2.

Marvel's Avengers game has finally arrived

Marvel's Avengers game has finally arrived

Ramon Gonzales

The entry aims to build on the title with additional content to keep gamers playing for years.

Marvel's Avengers game has finally arrived

Ramon Gonzales

The entry aims to build on the title with additional content to keep gamers playing for years.

Listen: Dave Sanchez (Havok) curates his Heavy Essentials playlist

Listen: Dave Sanchez (Havok) curates his Heavy Essentials playlist

Ramon Gonzales

Havok's Dave Sanchez showcases his influences with a guitar-centric playlist that ranges from Accept and Thin Lizzy to Death and Sodom.

Listen: Dave Sanchez (Havok) curates his Heavy Essentials playlist

Ramon Gonzales

Havok's Dave Sanchez showcases his influences with a guitar-centric playlist that ranges from Accept and Thin Lizzy to Death and Sodom.

Season 2 of The Mandalorian arrives October 30th

Season 2 of The Mandalorian arrives October 30th

Ramon Gonzales

The announcement was also paired with the reveal of a new series logo.

Season 2 of The Mandalorian arrives October 30th

Ramon Gonzales

The announcement was also paired with the reveal of a new series logo.

Get the details on the ‘Stranger Things’ drive into experience

Get the details on the ‘Stranger Things’ drive into experience

Ramon Gonzales

Cruise through the Starcourt Mall in this unique, immersive Stranger Things experience.

Get the details on the ‘Stranger Things’ drive into experience

Ramon Gonzales

Cruise through the Starcourt Mall in this unique, immersive Stranger Things experience.

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