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MTV Legend Recalls Heavy Metal Frontman's Anti-Gay T-Shirt Controversy

Posted 05.18.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Heavy Metal, 1980s Music, Sebastian Bach, Skid Row, Kurt Loder, 80s Music, Sebastian Bach Homophobia, HIV/AIDS, Homosexuality, Rock Music, Homophobia, Aids, Sebastian Bach T-Shirt Controversy, Kurt Loder Sebastian Bach, Gay Voices News

MTV veteran Kurt Loder recalled an infamous 1989 controversy involving Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach in an appearance on HuffPost Live this week. ...

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I'm With Stupid: Slayer Fans vs. the Westboro Baptist Church

Todd Hartley | Posted 05.15.2013 | Comedy
Read More: Wbc, Heavy Metal, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Jeff Hanneman, Classic Rock, Westboro Baptist Church, Grateful Dead, Flesh-Eating Disease, Slayer, Hippy Chicks, Bon Jovi, Kansas, Comedy News
Todd Hartley

I hope they come with their pickets and messages of hate and encounter a massive horde of Slayer fans when they get there. And then, when the counterprotest begins, I hope the cops turn a blind eye and let the Slayer fans do what they will.

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Stephen Pearcy's New Memoir Is Awesome. Period.

Christian Josi | Posted 05.16.2013 | Books
Read More: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Hair Bands, Stephen Pearcy, Rock N Roll, Memoir, "Sex, Drugs and Ratt & Roll: My Life in Rock Book, Los Angeles, Ratt, Drugs and Ratt & Roll: My Life in Rock, Books News
Christian Josi

Rock memoirs are a dime-a-dozen these days, and my expectations of this one were not high. But Pearcy delivers big, and if you like the rock 'n roll debauchery kind of thing, you'll love this thing.

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Mosh Pits, Heavy Metal and Physics

Jesse Silverberg | Posted 05.16.2013 | Science
Read More: Emergence, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Video, Riots, Concerts, Physics, Mosh Pits, Collective Motion, Emergent Behavior, Mosh Pit Physics, Collective Social Behavior, Crowd Mentality, Science News
Jesse Silverberg

We don't know much about the collective behavior that emerges from panicked crowds -- it's not exactly ethical to start a riot for the sake of science. So this group of researchers turned to the next best thing: Heavy metal concerts

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New Year's Fiscal Cliff Hangover

Randee Mia Berman | Posted 01.01.2013 | Comedy
Read More: Cliff Notes, Heavy Metal, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Cliffhanger, Professor Quirrell, To Live Is to Die, Heathcliff, Barack Obama Fiscal Cliff, Bloggers, Nutcracker, Hangover, Monopoly, Fiscal Cliff Notes, Cheers Bar, Emily Bronte, Magic Wand, Wuthering Heights, Tax Cuts, Cliff Clavin, Chalk, Harry Potter, Fiscal Cliff for Dummies, Metallica, Cliff Burton, Council of Economic Advisors, Postal Employees, Budget Cuts, Budget, Dostoevsky, Leg-Os, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Gold, Congress, Precious Metals, Ivy League, White Cliffs of Dover, Recession, Debt Ceiling, Rare Coins, Gobbledygook, Cheers, Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe, Debtpocalypse, Take-Home Pay, Fiscal Cliff, Gold Bullion, Comedy News
Randee Mia Berman

Considering the art of rock climbing and sport of cliff scaling, we might have better fiscal sports analysis from ESPN than CNN. We know it's got something to do with debt and taxes. Just what we're not clear.

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An Interview With Comics Legend Walt Simonson and His Adaptation of Alien

Bryan Young | Posted 01.12.2013 | Books
Read More: Comic Books, Heavy Metal, Ridley Scott, Ian Holm, Ripley, Aliens, Licensing, Graphic Novels, Alien, Walt Simonson, Thor, Books News
Bryan Young

For its part, the illustrated story of Alien is unlike any movie adaptation I've read. It manages to capture the essence of the film, the pacing, the terror, and the lived in feel better than any film-to-comic I've ever encountered.

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A Memory of Mitch Lucker

Rob Brooks | Posted 01.02.2013 | Celebrity
Read More: Heavy Metal, Fame, Suicide Silence, Biology, Sex, Evolution, Motorcycles, Music, Mitch Lucker, Motorcycle Accident, Death., Metal, Mitch Lucker Dead, Mitch Lucker Motorcycle Accident, Celebrity News
Rob Brooks

Despite looking like a metal band, and in fact being a metal band, they shattered so many stereotypes I held about their hard-thrashing lifestyle. Which is why I am so moved to hear about Mitch's passing away in such a quintessentially rock 'n' roll way.

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The Ultimate 'Gangnam Style' Mashup (VIDEO)

Shira Lazar | Posted 10.29.2012 | Entertainment
Read More: Heavy Metal, Bears Cheerleaders, Mashup, High on Gangnam Style, Dance Team, Just Kidding Films, Internet, My Little Pony, Gangnam Style, Mystery Guitar Man, Comedy, K-Pop, Korean, Epic, Cover, Byuntae Style, Everyday I'm Gangnam Style, David So, Live, Gangnam Style Meets Metal, Video, Entertainment News
Shira Lazar

K-Pop star Psy called and the Internet responded, sending his extravagant "Gangnam Style" smash hit into a viral spiral of YouTube glory and international recognition.

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Iran Reportedly 'Rocked' By AC/DC Computer Worm At Nuclear Power Plants

The Huffington Post | Britney Fitzgerald | Posted 07.25.2012 | Technology
Read More: Heavy Metal, Flame, Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation, Video, Acdc Worm Iran, Iran Computer Virus, Cyber War, Acdc, Ac/Dc Computer Virus, Cybersecurity, Ac/Dc Cyber Attack, Acdc Worm, AC/DC, Iranian Nuclear Programme, Iran Cyber Attack, Hackers, Cyber Attack on Iran, Iran News, Virus Rocks Iranian Nuclear Facilities With Acdc, Acdc Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck Acdc, Iran Nuclear Cyber Attack, The Latest Cyber Attack on Iran, Technology News

It looks as though two of Iran's nuclear plants have been "struck" by another cyberattack. The latest virus apparently closed down the Natanz and ...

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Rock Hit Maker Shares His Plan B

Michael Sigman | Posted 09.14.2012 | Fifty
Read More: Heavy Metal, Ted Nugent, Tom Werman, Cheap Trick, Clive Davis, Motley Crue, Molly Hatchet, Poison, Dokken, Stonover Farm, Tom Werman Stonover Farm, Video, Huffington Post Werman, Fifty News
Michael Sigman

For Tom Werman, producing is producing, whether it's a multi-platinum album by Mötley Crue or a "Tomelette" -- Werman's signature breakfast treat at Stonover Farm, the popular New England Bed & Breakfast he runs with his wife Suky.

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Liz Markus: '11'

Julie Chae | Posted 07.05.2012 | Arts
Read More: Heavy Metal, 11, Willem De Kooning, Liz Markus Exhibition, Spinal Tap, Gabor Markus, Slidepollajax, Liz Markus Paintings, Liz Markus Artist, Liz Markus, Ille Arts, Liz Markus Ille Arts, Arts News
Julie Chae

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Behind the Metal: Motley Crue Hangin' Backstage

Network Awesome | Posted 06.26.2012 | Entertainment
Read More: Heavy Metal, Network Awesome, Music Festivals, Gwar, Cradle of Filth, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, Monowar, Video, Entertainment News
Network Awesome

Metal music is all about persona. Why else would the unmasking of KISS have been such a big deal? How else would GWAR exist?

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Ian Astbury: The Cult's "Smash-and-Grab Buddhist"

James Rotondi | Posted 05.16.2013 | Entertainment
Read More: Heavy Metal, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Dalai Lama, Entertainment, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibet, The Doors, Music, Sxsw, Pema Chodron, Hard Rock, Guns N Roses, Buddhism, Rock and Roll, The Cult, Entertainment News
James Rotondi

A restless autodidact who routinely references Joseph Campbell, Terence McKenna, Pema Chödrön, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and other teachers, Astbury leads what he calls "a very nomadic existence."

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Watch: How To Paint Like A Hair Metal Rocker

Posted 04.05.2012 | Arts
Read More: Heavy Metal, Video, Jackson Pollock, Viral Videos, Youtube, Hair Metal, Willow Smith, Heavy Metal Painting, Arts News

This may not be the most efficient way to paint a wall, but we're sure Mötley Crüe would approve... Three Romanian heavy metal fans have unleashe...

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A Hardcore Metal Album...Covered On The Piano

The Huffington Post | Mallika Rao | Posted 03.23.2012 | Home
Read More: Heavy Metal, Mastadon Leviathan, Mastadon, Mastadon Covers, Mastadon Piano Cover, Piano Covers, Heavy Metal Covers, Leviathan Piano, Leviathan, Metal Covers Leviathan Piano Cover, Video, Home News

Maybe you don't know anything about metal music. Does that make you less of a man? Even if you're a woman? Yes it most definitely does. Luckily there'...

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Guns N' Roses Feud Threatens Hall of Fame Reunion

AP | LOUISE DIXON and HILARY FOX | Posted 05.13.2012 | Arts
Read More: Heavy Metal, Rock Music, Guns N Roses Slash, Slash, Axl Rose, Rock Hall, Guns N Roses, '80s Rock, Rock and Roll, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Arts News

LONDON — Will Guns N' Roses reunite for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Behind his dark glasses, hat and big hair, the gro...

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From Rock Stars To Choir Boys: Heavy Metal Stars That Found God

Noisecreep | Posted 02.17.2012 | Religion
Read More: Religion and Music, Heavy Metal, Sacred Sounds, Religion News

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson recently caused a stir on the heavy metal news outlets when he revealed in an interview with St. Louis Today that he w...

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Rock and Roll Never Dies... Not Even With Death and Taxes in L.A.! (PHOTOS)

Alexandra Holzer | Posted 03.07.2012 | Los Angeles
Read More: Heavy Metal, Weight Loss, Los Angeles-California, Music, Rock Band, Death and Taxes, Los Angeles News
Alexandra Holzer

"Death and Taxes" is not a mere statement. No. This Death and Taxes is actually a Los Angeles-based heavy metal band.

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WATCH: The 20 Most Innovative Animated Films

Posted 12.30.2011 | Arts
Read More: Heavy Metal, Walt Disney, Wall-E, Harry Smith, Orson Welles, Paprika, Wallace Gromit, Chuck Jones, Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro, Pixar, Animal Farm, Satoshi Kon, Animation, Video, Spirited Away, Fantastic-Planet, Disney Pixar, Disney, Dimensions of Dialogue, Fantasia, Dr. Seuss, Mind Blowing Animation, Arts News

Animation has long experienced the stigma that it is a medium designed for children, yet examples can be seen that defy this classification. Many ...

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Toxic Free Trade Targets Children

Dr. Gary Ginsberg | Posted 02.24.2012 | Green
Read More: Toxic Waste, Heavy Metal, Free Trade, Lead, Battery, Recycling, Mexico, Green News
Dr. Gary Ginsberg

The free ride that free trade offers toxics can be stopped by putting up some barriers. There is no reason why inherently dangerous waste should be allowed transport overseas for cheap disposal or recycling.

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WATCH: Art Production Fund's Studio Visit with Marilyn Minter

Posted 12.21.2011 | Arts
Read More: Minter, New York Artists, Heavy Metal, Green and Pink Caviar, Artist Interviews, Photorealism, Yvonne Villareal, Huffpost 50, salon94, Post 50, Pornography, Doreen Remen, Video, Arts Production Fund, Glamour, Marilyn Minter, Women Art, Arts News

Huffington Post Arts is thrilled to present the first in a series of behind-the-scenes glimpses into the studios and private spaces of our favorite ar...

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WATCH: Art Production Fund's Studio Visit with Marilyn Minter

Posted 12.21.2011 | Arts
Read More: Green and Pink Caviar, Heavy Metal, New York Artists, Minter, Artist Interviews, Photorealism, Yvonne Villareal, Huffpost 50, salon94, Post 50, Pornography, Doreen Remen, Video, Arts Production Fund, Glamour, Women Art, Marilyn Minter, Arts News

Huffington Post Arts is thrilled to present the first in a series of behind-the-scenes glimpses into the studios and private spaces of our favorite ar...

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Iron Maiden Reads The Book Of Revelation

Michael Gilmour | Posted 02.14.2012 | Religion
Read More: Satan, Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden, Biblical Interpretation, Apocalypse, Book of Revelation, Sacred Sounds, A Matter of Life and Death, Iron Maiden Book of Revelation, Scripture Commentary, Christianity, Religion News
Michael Gilmour

Eeven with its carnivalesque reversal of values, heavy metal is a conservative art form. The stress on dark elements in biblical apocalyptic language here contributes to a forceful and emotively charged call for peace.

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PHOTOS: 'Heavy Metal' Design

Posted 11.07.2011 | Arts
Read More: Barry Friedman Ltd, Heavy Metal, Exhibition, Juan and Paloma Garrido, New York Art Gallery, Metal Design, Ingrid Donat, Barry Friedman Metal Show, New York Gallery Openings, Herve Wahlen, New York, Barry Friedman Gallery, Barry Friedman, Arts News

Barry Friedman Ltd's upcoming exhibition 'Heavy Metal,' featuring Ingrid Donat, Juan and Paloma Garrido, and Hervé Wahlen, explores the weight of mod...

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Astoria Characters: The Young Man Looking for Love

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 11.06.2011 | New York
Read More: Heavy Metal, London, Industrial Rock, Astoria, Punk, Manga, Maki Hirose, Photographer, British, Astoria Characters, Girlfriend, Japan, Digital Imaging, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, University of Chicago, New York News
Nancy Ruhling

Maki Hirose is full of promise. He just turned 26, but he looks 16. He's so proper that he eats French fries with a fork and cuts melted cheese sandwiches into bite-sized pieces.

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