http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nubJjB95VdY We’ve said it before in this space, but damn, EMG makes some incredibly good-looking playthrough videos in their studio. Like this one of Devin Townsend performing “Kingdom” and the…

…the video was co-directed by Francesco Paoli! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cAyR_wS1kxY Next up, we have Dream Theater’s new video, for the song “The Looking Glass.” It’s a random mish-mosh of different ideas that…

…for Charn. Which I guess makes sense. Why do the same thing twice, right? Here’s video of Charn performing with Scorpion Child on last month’s Shiprocked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4KV2ic91U In related news,…

…Slave to the Sword, is out now on Prosthetic. And I leave you with even more videos of what shall heretofore be known as “The Exmortus”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV-pp1q7pcs&noredirect=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xXzG0niDjU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_mAX2O4H7w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-trJoN5DpA…

…report on The Noodle as part of their ongoing coverage of NAMM 2014: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I0lTecconGI I am really, REALLY glad that these things cost a minimum of $250 and not $25,…

…exist only to give us a chance to hear old Mötley Crüe music. Otherwise, songs like these become even more pointless than they already were: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgH1oEmf4Y0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5YsyttcEns [via Classic Rock]…

…Kiedis could basically shut Rose down this time with one simple comment: “Maybe we lip synch, but at least we don’t sound like the lard ass in this video!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ccfjD4ZyQ…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb1AVledzs4 Amoeba Music in Hollywood is one of the last great record stores in the U.S. Walking into its doors is like walking into a giant music supermarket, not the…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yeij8l_QGo Presented without comment. Thanks: Kristaps M….

…song “A Lifetime of Adventure.” Which you should totally watch, because its hagiographic tone just makes the whole thing so much stranger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JWwSVOo5K_k So yeah that’s pretty weird. Maybe the…

…track “My Enemy,” giving would-be purchasers a taste of 2/3rds of the album/single. Check it out below and then discuss your thoughts on Dolving vs. Aro in the comments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cwQZ0vAIf0Y…

…non-human creatures. Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IbqA22fdnT8 Animals as Leaders will headline MetalSucks’ fourth annual South by South Death showcase at SXSW on Friday, March 14. Other bands on the bill include After…

…of the new gear rundown videos, one for guitarists, one for bassists and one for drummers. Visit Gear Gods for some new recording gear previews as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VS1NHEO0MRQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FMLoCZ41Qks http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UpuK_m8KEQM…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R_knwTUVbE&noredirect=1 “Ain’t That a Bitch” might be one of the least heavy tracks on Silent Machine, but that hasn’t stopped Twelve Foot Ninja from making a gory, twisted and often…

…get to see him rip it live with the band on their upcoming tour (dates below). Huzzah! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz1dzhpZalQ I mean… dayum! Fortunately there’s no bad blood between the band and…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UHZflIZi-T8 Last week we learned that a 28-year-old man died from injuries sustained from a stage dive during Terror’s set in Zurich, Switzerland on January 22nd. Though the stagediver —…

…metal album covers with googly eyes. We checked out the 33 most metal photobombs of all time. We were stoked on the debut of not one, not two, but THREE…

…Gear Gods filmed at the Roland/Boss booth at NAMM 2014 last week. It’s all in the phrasing. Check one clip below and watch two others over at Gear Gods. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BbFyj_iOyGE…

Surely you’re familiar with metal illustrator Mark Riddick. His artwork has adorned metal album covers and t-shirts for the past two decades, including work for The Black Dahlia Murder, Revocation,…

…Mike D and Derek Roddy (for you drummers!) talk about the very first pieces of gear they ever owned. You’ll never guess who started out playing the alto saxophone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=u48N7H0M4Rg…