Today is the longest day of the year. Why are you sitting there reading this summary of the meaningless events that took place in the metal world this week? Go outside, asshole.

• Nine supposedly mixed and mastered Guns N’ Roses tracks from the 14-years in the making Chinese Democracy leaked. Sites posted, lawyers threatened to sue, more sites posted, lawyers threatened to sue.
• Kid Rock released a “PSA” telling all of his fans “I’m Rich!” and to steal his music… check that, to steal everything.
• A new Slipknot track leaks and then they decide to “release” it for “free.” Me smells a conspiracy, but smart business.
• Dallas writes an open letter to Light This City; Lambgoat members write an open letter to Dallas.
• MetalSucks readers declare new Judas Priest record Nostradamus a big fat “meh.”
• Mastodon play three new songs at Bonnaroo which are captured on film but promptly removed from the Internet (though we’re sure you can find ‘em if you have a brain).
• Metallica did nothing of note.

Until next time, this is Vince Neilstein saying “until next time.”

-VN