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Megadeth: United Abominations

Mustaine and the rest of the Megadeth crew have released a real beauty in "United Abominations." The album doesn't lack old-style guitar solos and crunching bass lines, but does infuse a bit of new style into this album. This CD also features a cover...

Metallica: Death Magnetic

From the early sounds of Metallica's latest album in the works, "Death Magnetic," it might be back to basics (finally!). More guitar solos, more production than St. Anger, double bass pedals, and long, 8-minute songs. Sounds just like the old days!

Brand New Feature - Heavy Metal Gigs & Tours!

Check out some live Metal...

Motley Crue are the Saints of Los Angeles

Motley Crue has been referred to as the Loudest band in the World! I refer to them as MY FAVORITE band in the world! I grew up listening to Motley Crue! When Theater of Pain hit the local music store, I was right there as they unpacked the box! I wan...

Brand New Feature - Hey Monkey Brain!

Where Smart People Go To Argue...

Metal related HMB's...check 'em out and give YOUR opinion :)

HMB: Best Metallica Bassist, Burton or Newsted?

Cliff Burton vs. Jason Newsted Metallica is the epitome of heavy metal. But for two decades, their fan base has been decisively split ... who was the better bassist, the late Cliff Burton (who died in a tragic tour bus accident) or his replacement, J...

Guyliner - Love It OR Hate It?!

When I decided to pick a fight on MonkeyBrain I wanted it to be a little bit quirky and lots of fun... I know you've got an opinion about guys who wear eyeliner so add your 2 cents to the debate! Is it hot or not? My inspiration for this lens was Ja...

Disturbed vs. Slipknot (Disturbed I choose you)

Disturbed vs. Slipknot (Disturbed I choose you) Disturbed is the best band ever. I like all of their songs and can't wait for their new album Indestructible. My favorite song is Inside the Fire.

Poison vs. Motley Crue

Poison vs. Motley Crue Poison's Top Song: Every Rose Has It's Thorn Motley Crue's Top Song: Girls, Girls, Girls Poison is also known for their songs: Nothin' But A Good Time, Unskinny Bop, Talk Dirty To Me and Something To Believe In Motley Crue ha...

Brand New Feature - Metal Musicians On Squidoo!

Heavy Metal HQ Members With A Musical Career...

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Artist of the Day - Musicians on Squidoo

GJK Promotions proudly presents "Artist of the Day"! It was made with the soul purpose to help musicians get more exposure throughout the whole world. New musicians are added daily with a link to their websites and or myspace for...

Jesse Kinch

 www.jessekinch.com   Check out Jesse's videos on his website, his my space or on You Tube. 14 year old Jesse Kinch performs with legendary players Randy Coven on bass and John Macaluso on drums.Check out Jesse's brother ...

Latent Anxiety

Electronic Industrial Rock

TINNITUS

From the era of 1999-2006 Tim Schnieders fronted the semi-legendary horror metal / grunge punk band based out of the mid-west known as TINNITUS. While the bands fame was short lived, and their line-up was self destructive. Tim Schnieders was responsi...

What's Here?

Heavy Metal HQ index of topics...

Alternative Metal Lenses 1

Alternative Metal...Industrial Metal...Funk Metal...Nu Metal

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Nine Inch Nails

Formed in 1988 by Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails (or NIN) has become a world-famous industrial act. In 1994 NIN became a house-hold name with a performance at the 1994 Woodstock Festival and the release of the critically-acclaimed album The Downward S...

INCUBUS Music Video Showcase

Incubus rose to become one of the most popular alt-metal bands of the new millennium, setting themselves apart from a crowded field with a somewhat less-negative outlook and tireless touring. Formed in 1991 in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Calaba...

LINKIN PARK Music Video Showcase

Old-school hip-hop, traditional classic rock, and spooling electronic vibes were the initial factors behind the building of the alternative metal quintet Linkin Park. The band's Southern Californian musical roots were also an underlying basis, for dr...

SYSTEM OF A DOWN Music Video Showcase

Like many late-'90s metal bands, System of a Down struck a balance between '80s underground thrash metal and metallic early-'90s alternative rockers like Jane's Addiction. Their dark, neo-gothic alternative metal earned a cult following in the wake o...

Ministry Video Showcase

Ministry are an industrial metal band, who are regarded as one of the pioneers of industrial metal. Founded by Cuban born Al Jourgensen, Ministry started life in Illinois in 1981. Jourgensen decided on the band name from the B Movie titled "Ministry...

Alternative Metal Lenses 2

Alternative Metal...Industrial Metal...Funk Metal...Nu Metal

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Static-X

A squidoote (tribute) to Static-X

SLI-LINC

Sli-Linc was an amazing alternative metal band that lasted from 2004-2008 after releasing several E.P.'s and 1 Full-Length CD as a secular band, the band members decided they could no longer hide their Christian beliefs and began working on on materi...

NIN Video Vault

Since 1989, Nine Inch Nails have changed the perceptions and creation of rock music. Headed by Trent Reznor, with sonic sound-scapes and driving guitars NIN's music has impacted generations.

Rammstein

Rammstein - The German industrial metal band. Some critics say they can not simply be put into the industrial metal 'corner', as they also play music that must be tagged as hard rock, electronic, heavy metal or gothic.  The six band members ar...

Black Metal Lenses

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Venom - British Black Metal Band

Venom is a black metal band, formed in 1979, in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK by Cronos (vocals), Mantas (guitar) and Abaddon (drums). Cited as a major influence on death, black and thrash metal bands ever since, Venom were considered "the most outrageous...

Dimmu Borgir

A squidoote (tribute) to Dimmu Borgir

Christian Metal Lenses

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Metal Missionary

This is a collection of Metal Missionary's Squidoo lenses. Metal Missionary rocks for the King of Kings - Jesus. Enjoy these cool Christian Metal sites.  

Barren Cross

Barren Cross is a hard rocking band that is not afraid to tackle tough social issues and not ashamed to shout out praise to Jesus. Vocally, Mike Lee of Barren Cross sounds similar to Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson. Lyrically, they're pol...

Stryper

If you have ever been to a Stryper concert you know that they seriously ROCK! At this site you can read the latest news about Stryper, watch some of their music videos and buy their CDs.

Classic Metal Lenses

Traditional Metal...Glam Metal...New Wave Of British Heavy Metal...NWOBHM

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Judas Priest - British Heavy Metal Band

Judas Priest, formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England. One of the originators of heavy metal and the godfathers of speed metal, with Rob Halford's lead vocals notable for their high-pitched screams, they also feature an innovative two-lead-guitar soun...

Motorhead - British Heavy Metal Band

Motörhead have been described as "an aural nail bomb" - since 1975 they've been making their own unique brand of wild, raucous, fast and furious music. Motörhead proved they can still cut it 30 years later, when, in 2005 they received a Grammy for B...

Lordi Video Showcase

Lordi is a band from Finland that gained international fame in 2006 when they won the Eurovision song contest with their song Hard Rock Hallelujah.  Their victory was historic as it was the first victory ever by a Finnish group, and Lordi won mo...

Iron Man Black Sabbath

Heavy metal music never sounded so good, but it had to be really loud...you just can't listen to "Iron Man" at half volume!

Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a heavy metal band formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England. One of the originators of heavy metal and the godfathers of speed metal, with Rob Halford's lead vocals notable for their high-pitched screams, they also feature an innovativ...

Death Metal Lenses 1

Death Metal...Blackened Death...Melodic Death...Brutal Death...Deathgrind...Deathcore

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Dark Tranquillity

A squidoote (tribute) to Dark Tranquillity

In Flames

A squidoote (tribute) to In Flames

Akercocke - British Blackened Death Metal Band

Akercocke are a bit of a hard band to categorise. Their MySpace page lists them as "Death Metal/Black Metal/Alternative" which is a fair way of putting it... Anyway, Akercocke are British and the band was formed in 1997 by Jason Mendonca and David...

Death Metal

Death Metal is one of the many diverse genres of Heavy Metal. The roots of Death Metal lie in 1980's Thrash Metal. Legendary British "founders" of Black Metal, Venom are cited as a key influence on many of the early Death Metal bands. The phrase "...

Shadows Fall

A squidoote (tribute) to Shadows Fall

Death Metal Lenses 2

Death Metal...Blackened Death...Melodic Death...Brutal Death...Deathgrind...Deathcore

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Hypocrisy

A squidoote (tribute) to Hypocrisy

Strapping Young Lad

A squidoote (tribute) to Strapping Young Lad

Doom Metal Lenses

Doom Metal...Gothic Metal...Stoner Metal...Sludge Metal...Blackened Doom...Death Doom...Funeral Doom...Dark Metal

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Moonspell

I am addicted to Moonspell's music.  It's dark, and beautiful, and wonderful.  I hope to use this lens to help others discover this music, too. For now, this is a work in progress, so please be gentle when rating this lens. I welcome your com...

High On Fire

A squidoote (tribute) to High On Fire

Lacuna Coil

One of the things that I love about my husband is that he is always turning me on to great music.  A few years ago he introduced me to Lacuna Coil and I was instantly smitten. Cristina and Andrea's beautiful vocals and the band's melodies combi...

My Dying Bride

My Dying Bride is a doom metal band out of West Yorkshire, England. Their music combines dark subject matter with deeply moving melodies and the honest vocals of Aaron Stainthorpe. The lyrics and violin used on some of their older material attracted...

Cradle Of Filth

A squidoote (tribute) to Cradle Of Filth

Doom Metal Lenses 2

Doom Metal...Gothic Metal...Stoner Metal...Sludge Metal...Blackened Doom...Death Doom...Funeral Doom...Dark Metal

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Stoner Rock

Bands, music, albums, merchandise and much more!

Monster Magnet

A squidoote (tribute) to Monster Magnet

Folk Metal Lenses

Pagan Metal...Celtic Metal...Troll Metal...Wiccan Metal...Medieval Metal...Mittelalter

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Goat Of Mendes - Pagan Metal Band From Germany

Goat Of Mendes (named after the goat headed God of witches) were formed in 1994. Influenced by bands such as Sabbat, Skyclad and Cirith Ungol, Goat Of Mendes have forged a musically eclectic mix of Black, Death, Doom, Thrash, NWOBHM and folk metal....

Korpiklaani

Korpiklaani or "Forest Clan" was started by Jonne Järvelä when Shaman, another project, collapsed.

Skyclad - The Ultimate Pagan Metal Band!

Skyclad are credited as being one of the originators of folk metal. Named after the Pagan practice of ritual nudity, Skyclad were formed in 1991 by former Sabbat vocalist Martin Walkyier and Steve Ramsay guitarist with Satan and Pariah. Their aim wa...

Cruachan - Irish Celtic Metal Band

Cruachan are an Irish Celtic metal band founded in 1992 by Keith Fay and John Clohessy. Celtic music, history and mythology are prominent influences in Cruachan's music, as are the Viking Age and the works of J R R Tolkein. Cruachan's earlier work...

Groove Metal Lenses 1

Groove Metal...Metalcore...Mathcore

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Trivium

A squidoote (tribute) to Trivium

Parkway Drive

You can be cool yourself if you read about this band! Read on...

Lamb of God

I think you should know about this amazing band!    Read on!

All That Remains

A squidoote (tribute) to All That Remains

As I Lay Dying

A squidoote (tribute) to As I Lay Dying

Groove Metal Lenses 2

Groove Metal...Metalcore...Mathcore

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God Forbid

A squidoote (tribute) to God Forbid

Haste The Day

A squidoote (tribute) to Haste The Day

All that remains

A lens about one of best metalcore bands

Metalcore Music And Bands

Music, bands, songs, albums, merchandise and much more!

Power Metal Lenses

Power Metal...Epic Metal

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Kamelot

I'm a big fan of the band Kamelot, but I only discovered them a few years ago.  I fell in love with the music, after listening to the Epica and Black Halo CDs.  I am simply stunned and amazed by the talent and impressive musicianship of thi...

Dragonforce

Decent Thrash Metal / Industrial Metal band ~ if you do Poi or Staff or similar activities, then this music is good for you. It's extremely fast-paced and yet very hypnotic and relaxing.

Iced Earth

Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band.

Progressive Metal Lenses 1

Progressive Metal...Avant-Garde Metal...Experimental Metal

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Ayreon

Ayreon (AY-rhee-ohn), is the project and recording band name that covers the main works of Dutch composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen.  For more than 10 years, he has collaborated with famous musicians and vocalists to bring his conceptu...

Voivod

A lens dedicated to one of the best progressive/thrash metal bands ever to grace the planet!  In the wake of the loss of Denis d'Amour, Voivod lives on.  'Katorz' is their latest effort, released in 2006! Stop back for more info on Voivod! Th...

Dream Theater

Mike Portnoy (drums) - John Petrucci (guitars) John Myung (bass) - James LaBrie (vocals)  Jordan Rudess (keyboards)

Meshuggah

A squidoote (tribute) to Meshuggah

Opeth

Opeth is often described as melodic death metal. Truly, there is nothing else like them. As musicians, they are all spectacular, and the vocals are one of a kind. I have never heard a voice as soft and smooth as Mikael's, yet at the same time, he has...

Progressive Metal Lenses 2

Progressive Metal...Avant-Garde Metal...Experimental Metal

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Mastodon

A squidoote (tribute) to Mastodon

Queensryche Fans

In honor of one of my favorite music groups, this page is an interactive portal for fans of the Rock/Metal band - Queensryche! Learn about the band, view interactive content, and shop for Queensryche merchandise.

Symphonic Metal Lenses

Symphonic Metal...Orchestral Metal...Neo-Classical Metal...

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Apocalyptica

Combining classical cellos with heavy metal, Apocalyptica is one of the most distinctive metal bands in the world. These metal loving cellists started covering Metallica songs in their spare time and eventually recorded an album of their work. ...

Best of Nightwish Video Showcase

Nightwish = Classical Opera meets Gothic Heavy Metal. One of the most amazing bands EVER! The voice of an angel with the symphony from hell. Totally mesmerizing!

After Forever

Hailing from The Netherlands, After Forever is part of a current wave of excellent symphonic, sometimes "gothic", metal music that continues to gain popularity. Floor Jansen leads the group with her powerful and soaring soprano vocals. ...

Epica

Epica is a metal masterpiece from the Netherlands.  The combination of Simone Simon's angelic mezzo-soprano vocals and Mark Jansen's intensely masculine vocals are simply unforgettable.  Add to this the amazing musical talents of Ad Sluijte...

Within Temptation

The music of Within Temptation is beautiful and dark while the voice of Sharon den Adel is haunting. Definitely have a listen, if you have not already experienced this band.

Thrash Metal Lenses

Thrash Metal...Speed Metal

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Metallica: Metal Legend

Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a Los Angeles newspaper, Metallica's original line-up consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and voca...

Megadeth

Some cool stuff about Megadeth!

Metallica

Here is my lens on the greatest metal rockers in history. Read it, save it, send it, but most of all, hope you enjoy it

Megadeth

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Dave Mustaine is back and better than ever! United Abominations is one of there most melodic albums to date and there live show's have never sounded as heavy! Dave Mustaine formed Megadeth after getting the boot...

Slayer

About the band. . .

Viking Metal Lenses

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Thyrfing - Viking Metal band from Sweden

Thyrfing are a Viking Metal band formed in 1995 in Sweden. The band is named after the cursed sword "Tyrfing" from Norse mythology. Thyrfing have released five full-length albums, two demos, one EP and a compliation album. Thyrfing are currently w...

Amon Amarth

A squidoote (tribute) to Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth - Viking Metal Band from Sweden

Amon Amarth are a Viking Metal band from Sweden who use Viking mythology and imagery in their lyrics and artwork. They formed in 1988 and were originally called "Scum"! In 1992 they changed their name to Amon Amarth. Their debut EP Sorrow Througho...

Metal Legends

Metal Gods!

Metal artists who are/have been influential on the genre...

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Trent Reznor

Gifted with an ear for music and a talent for breaking boundaries, Trent Reznor is one of the most influential artists in the world. The genius behind Nine Inch Nails has changed the face of music and left a lasting impact on generations.

C C DeVille

Disclaimer: This Fan-Site is Created by a Fan of C.C. DeVille. Born in Brooklyn,New York as Bruce Anthony Johannesson, C.C. DeVille is most known as the guitarest for "POISON". He's also the Lead Vocals and Lead Guitarest for the Band "Samantha 7"...

Rob Halford

Rob Halford is one of the legends of heavy metal. Best known as the lead vocalist for the equally legendary Judas Priest, Rob has also performed as the vocalist with Black Sabbath and has formed two bands of his own - Fight and Halford. Famous for...

Bruce Dickinson

Formerly the vocalist with Samson, Bruce joined heavy metal legends, Iron Maiden in 1980. According to All Music Guide, Dickinson "was the most acclaimed and instantly recognizable vocalist to emerge from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement...

Lemmy

Ian Fraser Kilmister (or Lemmy to his friends and fans), was born in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England in 1946. Son of a vicar who left the family when Lemmy was three months old, Lemmy moved to London as a teenager and became a guitarist in long for...

Metal Legends 2

Nikki Sixx

Nikki Sixx is the bassist for the band Motley Crue. Check out this lens to find out everything you ever wanted to know about one of the most interesting men in metal!!!

Rock Legends 1

Rock Gods!

OK...not strictly Metal, but heavy, influential and certainly legendary!

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STEPPENWOLF Music Video Showcase

In the chaotic world of rock 'n' roll, in which the lifespan of most bands can be measured in terms of a few years or a few months, John Kay and Steppenwolf have emerged as one of rock's most enduring and respected bands, delivering hard-hitting, per...

Brian May

Brian Harold May, genius guitarist of the rock band, Queen, and a very keen astrologist.  My idol for many years and my reason for wanting to play a guitar.

Alice Cooper Video Showcase

Love him or hate him. Alice Cooper has made an impact on the music industry. I probably wouldn't hang out with him, but I've always liked his music. What a great concert. He's more than just some band getting on stage and playing songs. He really gi...

AEROSMITH Music Video Showcase

Aerosmith was one of the most popular hard rock bands of the '70s, setting the style and sound of hard rock and heavy metal for the next two decades with their raunchy, bluesy swagger. The Boston-based quintet found the middle ground between the mena...

LED ZEPPELIN Music Video Showcase

Led Zeppelin was the definitive heavy metal band. It wasn't just their crushingly loud interpretation of the blues -- it was how they incorporated mythology, mysticism, and a variety of other genres (most notably world music and British folk) -- into...

Rock Legends 2

Rock Gods!

OK...not strictly Metal, but heavy, influential and certainly legendary!

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A Tribute: Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy were first formed in Dublin in 1969, their original line-up consisting of Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Eric Wrixon and Brian Downey. Wrixon, however, soon moved on and it was as a trio that the band moved to London in 1971. Their big breakthrou...

A Tribute: Whitesnake

David Coverdale formally founded Whitesnake in 1978, though the original members had been working together informally since the break-up of the legendary Deep Purple. Coverdale is the only remaining original member of the band in its present line-up.

A Tribute: Deep Purple

Deep Purple have been one of my favourite bands for many years. I still play many of their LP's (yes - vinyl!) on a regular basis and although my "long, flowing locks" are long gone, my love of Rock and Heavy Metal music continues unabated... This i...

Rock Legends 3

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Josh Homme

Regularly referred to as the undisputed "King of Desert Rock", in his nearly-20 year career, Josh Homme has left a lasting musical imprint on the world at large. From Kyuss to Queens of the Stone Age, plus dozens of guest spots and side pro...

Jeordie White

The bassist known as 'Twiggy Ramirez' in the shock-rock group Marilyn Manson has done more then just drool and wear a dress on stage. With time served in the likes of A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails, Jeordie has started his own band called Goon...

David Draiman

Twiggy Ramirez

Twiggy Ramirez was the dreadlocked and drooling bass player for the shock rock band Marilyn Manson. In 2002, Jeordie White dropped the persona and left the band to tour with the likes of A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails. In 2007, after a five yea...

QOTSA Video-A-Go-Go

Forged in Palm Desert, CA, Josh Homme has helmed the 'revolving door' roster of musicians that make up Queens of the Stone Age since 1997. Constantly changing the perceptions of 'rock 'n' roll' not to mention made several memorable music videos to bo...

The BEST Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time...

Vote for your favourites...add your own...buy ones you don't have...it's up to you!

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