German noise metal duo Mantar recently put out Grungetown Hooligans II, a collection of covers paying tribute to some their biggest influences from the ’90s. Ranging from songs by L7…

…sounded radically different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sQ3Af3DpeM https://youtu.be/fX5aMvCd7JE https://youtu.be/jvnfCfWnybY https://youtu.be/8S0QcINRYJs https://youtu.be/-F7A24f6gNc So I’d argue the way things ended up was for the best. But perhaps you disagree! As always, we invite you to…

…and create energy together.” In addition to the drive-in event, Metallica have been staying engaged with their fans throughout quarantine, releasing concert videos from their archive on their YouTube channel…

…of electrical resistance. Presumably that “S” hint will drop today and then, hopefully, a single will follow tomorrow or Friday. The album is slated for a September 25 release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvyHNyWfQRQ…

…buy cocaine. A few months later the album came out and everyone said they hated it. But it sold four million copies, so a lot of people were lying. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nHHJMwVWui_oWsWp-5hoiszLpSPYiequ8…

…online since the pandemic, participating in a number of cover videos that group together several well-known metal musicians. You can watch the full interview with Ian below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHFJE8TUskM [via Blabbermouth]…

…is the track list: “Borderlands” “Evermore” “War” “Sprite” “Gigpig Jam” “Coast” “Gato” “Heavens End” “Ain’t Never Gonna Win” “Deadhead” “Why?” “Lucky Animals” “Castaway/Genesis” “Spirits Will Collide” “Disco Inferno” “Kingdom” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdHJurX0yVA…

…That doesn’t leave much doubt about his artistic intentions, does it? Watch the video below. Immersion is out now via Relapse Records; order here and stream in full here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ax7eiVyTxg…

…Meshuggah, they proactively called off their touring plans for 2021 to focus on finishing their next album. That right there is way more exciting than a Joe Biden presidency! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl9-PVpHD1k…

…the 20th anniversary reissue of Clayman, which was re-mastered by Ted Jensen, and comes out on August 28. Have a listen to both versions of “Pinball Map” below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNalvo1ydJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goVIhhH165k…

…“Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” “Orion” “One” “Master Of Puppets” “Blackened” “Nothing Else Matters” “Enter Sandman” Encore: “Overkill” (Motörhead cover) (feat. members of Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax) “Battery” “Seek & Destroy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbhqDjIWLpk…

…pandemic, and is now tentatively set to run in spring 2021. The band recently announced they’d be a part of the soundtrack for the upcoming Bill & Ted film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLH22-xSMERQplKrIf-d8ha5uF7wYdeW60&v=0mCWn9Jt5Wk…

…Which isn’t to say Gargoyl are derivative… certainly not. They’re very much themselves here, which you’ll find out when you hit play below. Gargoyl comes out on October 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePMBWiuldy4…

…of high-profile guests — Devin Townsend, Scott Ian and others — but these videos are fun to watch thanks to the enthusiasm and energy they bring. Well done, lads. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=celXtf5TjNQ…

…probably be very upset, but then I’d play him some of Halestorm’s regular fare and he’d probably be alright with it. What is life for if not personal growth? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_AUoND7BDk…

…a big way, going viral since its August 14 release. Take a look at that, along with some his past work, below. https://www.facebook.com/ScottsBassLessons/videos/640135610216337/?t=28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyLocVfN9_E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxwtx9A3sE0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og-mz54RoH4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_C_0LDTFtI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzXzZJEbvkU [via Loudwire]…

…currently promoting his first solo album from which two singles have been released so far. He recently said that Stone Sour are taking an indefinite hiatus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4iDs-klLFc [via Metal Injection]…

Ever wondered how various artists from throughout the metal and hard rock communities stack up against one another when it comes to YouTube views, Apple Music streams, pure album sales,…

…Picture Soundtrack on August 28. Pre-order it here. The movie comes out the same day, both on VOD and in whatever theaters are open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab5WvwfLuLM Sorry, wrong Weezer video. Here’s…