Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann

Brazilian thrash legends Sepultura have just revealed that they are about to enter the studio once again! Sepultura vocalist Derrick Green announced the band's intent to release a new full-length album before the end of 2013, most likely during October or November.

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On May 2, former Guns N' Roses and current Adler drummer Steven Adler admitted himself back into rehab for undisclosed substance abuse. The band Adler was forced to postpone its summer tour dates due to the drummer's return to rehab, and Adler himself has just written an official statement detailing exactly why he needed to go back again.

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Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom have just released a lyric video for the new song 'Transference.' Bodom's next full-length, 'Halo of Blood,' is set for release on June 11, but one piece of the upcoming 10-track record is available right now for your head banging pleasure.

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Last year, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward took his exit from the band's reunion plans. Ward had cited an "unsatisfactory contract" as the reason for his departure, but in a new interview, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne says Ward was unable to meet the physical and mental demands that come with performing a full set behind the kit.

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It's with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago.

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Steven Adler's new band Adler have just been forced to postpone their 2013 summer tour. The tour's postponement is due to Steven Adler checking back into rehab for substance abuse issues.

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Legendary Brazilian thrashers Sepultura have been filming an official documentary for the past three years. To share their story with the world, Sepultura have launched a Kickstarter page to raise $100,000 in an effort to fund the upcoming film.

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Korn's reconciliation with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch has been taken to the next level, as the band just revealed a video depicting Welch in the studio with Korn. The team of Jonathan Davis, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu and Brian 'Head' Welch have gathered to record their first album together in 10 years.

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The lineup for this year's Rock Allegiance tour has been announced and it features Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne.

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Another face-melting thrash tour will invade North American venues in the coming months. New Jersey thrash legends Overkill will co-headline dates with German thrash masters Kreator with opening act Warbringer in tow, making for one of the most must-see metal tours of 2013.

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Musical chameleons Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, Ihsahn (ex-Emperor) and Ray Holroyd (12 Ton Method) have joined forces to create a track dedicated to iconic South African revolutionary and the country's former president, Nelson Mandela.

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Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing recently took to his official blog to write about his personal contribution to Geoff Tate's Queensryche's new album, 'Frequency Unknown.' Much criticism and controversy is currently whirling around the head of Tate, and Downing addresses his reasoning for the new collaboration, along with a funny story about nearly being killed by a couch.

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