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On paper, Dethklok should be unbearably lame. Fake bands from cartoons bring to mind tripe like Jem or Josie The Pussycats . But somehow, Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small got it right. Dethklok is more than just a “brutal” caricature. Judging by how Small crams in references to obscure bands and invites big names from the metal underground such as George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher and the members of Exodus to provide guest voices on most episodes, Small clearly gives a

A couple weeks ago long-running Canadian punks Propagandhi came through London, Ontario’s Music Hall while promoting their newest album “ Supporting Caste ”. A few hours before they took the stage I had the opportunity to talk with drummer, and one of two original members, Jord Samolesky . Our chat lasted over an hour and we touched on things like hockey, musical influences, the new album, hockey, Todd ’s lack of voice, very interesting books and organizations, hockey, and much, much more!

When Richmond, Virginia quintet Lamb of God began recording their last album Sacrament in 2006, there was friction within the ranks. Some of the members were dealing with personal issues that bled through into their band activity, and tensions were frequently high. “We weren’t really firing on all cylinders,” admits guitarist Mark Morton. Fortunately, Lamb of God were still able to battle through their demons and frustrations and craft a fierce and surging slab of vindictive groove metal.

Hailing from Chicago, the Deep Blue Organ Trio is on a mission to uphold the tradition of organ jazz, carrying the mantel of such legends as Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff and Charles Earland. In fact, two of the trio’s members, guitarist Bobby Broom and drummer Greg Rockingham, enjoyed separate stints in Earland’s band. Deep Blue’s latest CD, Folk Music, lets you know what the trio’s all about. As ...

DALLAS -- Backstage at Ozzfest earlier this month, the four members of Metallica, the headline act for the celebration of heavy metal, seemed calm.