Machine Head’s Burn My Eyes Turns 25


We spend a lot of time talking about Machine Head around HQ, and rightly so. They are one of the most influential bands in metal, specifically their very early years 1994 -1997 and their fertile middle era 2003 – 2011. It all started with the granddaddy of them all, Burn My Eyes (Roadrunner Records). Not only was this album a banger right from the get-go, but Machine Head became one of the preeminent bands throughout the 1990s on Roadrunner, along with Type O Negative, Sepultura, and Biohazard. We’re not here to go through the entire history of the band which has done a bit before but instead call attention to the highlights of this album and why it still holds up. Continue reading →


Slipknot Museum Tour Version Details Revealed, Knotfest Roadshow Begins Soon


Slipknot’s much-anticipated Knotfest Roadshow tour kicks off on July 26th, and the band has announced a specially curated version of the hugely popular Slipknot Museum. The mobile installation will be traveling with the tour and available to view in each city. An immersive exhibit showcasing items from Slipknot and Knotfest history, including instruments, memorabilia, wardrobe, and personal never-before-seen items. Details and links to tickets as well as VIP packages can be bought below. Knotfest Roadshow features Slipknot, whose new album We Are Not Your Kind is due August 9th via Roadrunner, with Volbeat, Gojira, and Behemoth. Continue reading →


Slipknot Announces “We Are Not Your Kind” Album, New Single and Video “Unsainted”


In the news we have been anticipating for some time, Slipknot has dubbed their upcoming sixth album We Are Not Your Kind, due out via Roadrunner Records on August 9th. The band has shared the full album details a new photo of the band with their new masks and costumes, as well as new music. Check the full album details and the new video and single for ‘Unsainted’ below. Interestingly Corey Taylor confirmed that the last single the band came out with ‘All Out Life’ is not on We Are Not Your Kind, in a mild surprise. Slipknot will be the musical guest on Friday, May 17 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The band will perform several songs on the show’s outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. Continue reading →