Guitar pioneer Les Paul died today (August 13) aged 94 in New York from complications arising from a severe case of pneumonia.

Currently on the road with Amon Amarth, Obituary took some time to talk to Metal Hammer about the possibility of an upcoming tour by a selection of Floridian death metal bands.Tampa, Florida's Death Metal pioneers, Obituary, are currently on the 'Full Of Hate Tour 2009' with Amon Amarth and Metal ...

Connecticut hardcore bruisers Hatebreed have revealed that they will be releasing a 18-track covers album through Century Media later this year.For The Lions will be released in the UK on May 11.The track-listing is as follows:01: Slayer – Ghosts of War 02: Cro-Mags - It's The Limit03: Suicidal Tendencies - Suicidal Maniac 04: Sepul...

Following their success on the recent Unholy Alliance Chapter III tour, Swedish Viking-Metal heroes AMON AMARTH will headline a special, one off, METAL HAMMER sponsored bill at The Forum, London on March 9th 2009.Joining them on the night will be Floridian Death Metal legends Obituary, plus guests to be announced.This ...

Reuters - A year ago, Britney Spears was taking court-ordered drug and alcohol tests, had fired her managers, was losing custody of her kids, and some journalists were preparing her obituary.