In Which We Rang in 1997 2014

WORST WEEK EVER PLAYLIST, January 2 – January 3, 2014

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And now, this (very brief) week’s top stories:

• Joey Jordison claims he was fired from Slipknot; meanwhile, we think we’ve found the perfect drummer to replace him in the band.
• In his 2014 State of the Scene Address, Sergeant D. asserts that it’s 1997 all over again.
• EMI Records’ 1980 rejection letter to Venom is hilarious.
• Judas Priest will be on The Simpsons this Sunday.
• Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is expatriating.
• Devin Townsend recording updates!!!
• Nate Newton of Converge/Old Man Gloom/Doomriders fame has joined Cavalera Conspiracy.
• Intervals rekindled our love of The Human Abstract.
• The nu-metal revival apocalypse is upon us: Motograter have reunited!
• Jessie Freeland from The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza has joined the Nashville Police Department.

Monday MetalSucks is back in full-effect for really real. ‘Til then, enjoy your weekend, and stay warm!