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When Trent Reznor And MTV Went To War Over The Band's Explicit Videos In The 90s
Like a lot of radio stations, MTV really didn't know what to do with Nine Inch Nails when the band's…
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Back in the Day
I Hate My MTV: A History of Heavy Metal Videos Banned By MTV
Since it started broadcasting in 1981, MTV has been banning videos from airing on their network for a remarkably diverse…
The Obituarist
Trevor Strnad of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Presents 107 Corona-Proof Jams to Save Your Waning Sanity This March
This one is stacked to the hilt!
THIS IS ARMAGEDDON!
THIS IS ARMAGEDDON!: Norwegian Black Metal With An Iranian Twist Courtesy Of FROM THE VASTLAND And New Song "Khan e Sheshom"
Iranian-Norwegian black metallers From The Vastland have unleashed a brand new track from their forthcoming album, The Haft Khan. The…
Back in the Day Fuck Yes!
Heavy Nova: Vocal Legend Robert Palmer's Sick Live Cover of MÖTORHEAD's "Eat the Rich," 1988
Most headbangers are likely aware of British vocalist, songwriter, and record producer Robert Palmer, most likely thanks to the success…
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Watch The Late Layne Staley Performing With TOOL On A Beach In Oahu, 1993
The footage of the late Layne Staley performing with Tool during the first Big Mele festival on Oahu in 1993…
Humor of the Beast
Natalie Cuomo on Feeling Empowered by NINE INCH NAILS – Humor of the Beast
Welcome to “Humor of the Beast,” a recurring series where we interview the funniest people about their favorite band, as…
THIS IS ARMAGEDDON!
THIS IS ARMAGEDDON!: Blackpacking In Bergen, Norway! (Part 1 feat. Yggdrasil Photo, Gaahl)
It was a warm, unusually sunny, August morning in Bergen as we made our way from the hotel to the…
Back in the Day
Original METALLICA Bassist Talks About Pre-METALLICA Band With James Hetfield
Ron McGovney has some things to share with you.
Back in the Day
Two Bands Enter, One Band Leaves: The Battle of SLAYER VS. SLAYER, 1984
Since this is Metal Injection, it's safe to assume anyone reading this is aware Slayer came to be in just…
Back in the Day Editorials
BLACK SABBATH At 50: The Moments Leading Up To The Release Of The Band's Monstrous Debut Album
Before Black Sabbath became Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi briefly departed the band while they were still known as Earth, cutting…
Humor of the Beast
Brian Posehn on Discovering Anthrax and Finding Comedy in Metal – Humor of the Beast
Welcome to “Humor of the Beast,” a recurring series where we interview the funniest people about their favorite band, as…
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The SCORPIONS Bizarre Disco-Themed Appearance on German TV, 1979
Written by Hermann Rarebel, ("Herman Ze German," drummer for the Scorpions from 1977 until 1995), and vocalist Klaus Meine, the…
The Obituarist
Trevor Strnad of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER presents 48 Ferocious New Spotify Tunes To Ring In A Heavy New Year This January
Hello maniacs! The Obituarist AKA Trevor Strnad from The Black Dahlia Murder here with a scorching new Spotify playlist loaded…
Humor of the Beast
Rory Scovel On How TOOL Influenced His Approach To Comedy – Humor of the Beast
Welcome to “Humor of the Beast,” a recurring series where we interview the funniest people about their favorite band, as…
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90 Seconds of Metal God Rob Halford Bungee Jumping in 1994
In 1994 Rob Halford and Judas Priest were still on a break, and Rob was slaying shows all around the…
Humor of the Beast
Dave Hill On What Makes King Diamond and Mercyful Fate Truly Special – Humor of the Beast
Welcome to “Humor of the Beast,” a recurring series where we interview the funniest people about their favorite band, as…
THIS IS ARMAGEDDON!
THIS IS ARMAGEDDON!: VREDEHAMMER Usher In 2020 With An Inhuman Dose Of Norwegian Extremity
Sometimes a band will surprise you. That surprise can either be a good thing – similar to receiving that super…
Back in the Day
Forget Santa Claus! Bang Your Head to 80s Spanish Metal Demons SANTA
Original vocalist Azuzena (Azuzena Dorado, pictured above) was known as the Queen of Spanish speed metal. Before joining Santa (not…
Back in the Day Editorials
MORBID ANGEL And EXHUMED Reveal The Origins Of The Blastbeat
Death metal is one of metal’s most varied and misunderstood subgenres. With a sound ranging everywhere from Cannibal Corpse to…
Back in the Day
When Blackie Lawless "Deflowered" a MARILYN MANSON Mannequin on Stage in 1998
In 1998 an event billed as the "biggest show of the summer," the WASP Rock & Horror Expo 98 took…
Back in the Day
The Great Oderus Urungus of GWAR and His Crazy Circuit City Commercial from 1994
In my ongoing effort remind everyone the 1980s and 1990s were fucking great times, let's look back on the time…
Humor of the Beast
Kyle Kinane Talks His Love of Hair Metal’s Softer Side and Punk’s Self-Awareness
Welcome to “Humor of the Beast,” a recurring series where we interview the funniest people about their favorite band, as…