Chad Childers

There have been several stories over the past year on the topic of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell should Pantera ever decide to reunite for shows, but singer Phil Anselmo says comments he made to that effect were taken out of context.

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Metallica may not be releasing new music until 2014, but that doesn't mean you won't still hear them next year. In fact, the band has just announced a headlining appearance at the 2013 Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Joining Metallica as headliners are fellow metal mavens Iron Maiden and classic rockers Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.

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Ill Niño's new album, 'Epidemia,' hits stores on Oct. 22, but fans won't have to wait until then to hear the disc. The band is teaming up with Loudwire to provide listeners with an exclusive stream of the album.

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Five Finger Death Punch, 'The Pride'

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Wolfgang Van Halen was definitely thrown into the fire, being called upon to play bass for Tremonti a day before the band's first show of their fall tour, but it looks like things are working out so well that his involvement will continue beyond their current trek.

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The stage can be a dangerous place, and Chevelle singer-guitarist Pete Loeffler found that out firsthand Monday night (Oct. 8) in Tucson when he took a tumble off the front of the stage.

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Green Day may be off the road due to Billie Joe Armstrong's rehab stint, but the group is finding plenty of other ways to remain in the spotlight. One of them will happen on Oct. 19, when the group's music is used to soundtrack an episode of the CBS crime drama 'CSI: NY.'

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Godsmack singer Sully Erna is extending the life of his 'Avalon' solo album with a limited edition box set. Only 5,000 copies of the collection will be sold, and Erna had done his best to pack the box sets full of material that will bolster its value for those who purchase it.

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Black Veil Brides recently pushed their upcoming album to 2013, and now we know the title and release month for the set. The disc will be titled 'Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones,' and it's expected to arrive in January.

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Congrats are in order for Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson, as Blabbermouth reports he wed girlfriend Stacy Riley Friday (Oct. 5). Photos of the happy couple can be seen on Riley's Tumblr account.

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Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand let the beans spill in a recent interview about Cavalera Conspiracy and Soulfly bassist Johny Chow helping the band out with their touring bassist vacancy, but now the band has made an official announcement with Rand telling fans the news via a Facebook posting.

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