Monthly Archives: December 2011

Santa’s Top 5 Heavy Metal Bands of All Time

Posted on December 18, 2011 by gearsofrock

As you are well aware, it is the most wonderful time of the year.  Time for holiday preparation and celebration.  Also, to reflect on the year’s greatest bands, albums, songs, and shows.  But, have you ever stopped to think of … Continue reading →

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Metal News: Press the Tom Araya Scream Button NOW!!!!!!!!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by gearsofrock

Slayer frontman Tom Araya belts out a legendary and triumphant scream during the intro of “Angel of Death” on 1986′s Reign in Blood.  Now you can release the fury on your own with Metal Injection’s Tom Araya Scream Button.  It … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tool Songs of All Time

Posted on December 14, 2011 by gearsofrock

Tool is an American hard rock band from California that has been active since 1990. The band features Maynard James Keenan on vocals, Adam Jones on guitar, Justin Chancellor on bass, and Danny Carey on drums.  Here are the ten … Continue reading →

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Metal News: Metallica Performs New Song “Hell And Back” [Video]

Posted on December 12, 2011 by gearsofrock

Metallica unleashed a new song at the Dec. 9 30th anniversary show in San Francisco.  This one is titled “Hell and Back,” a bit groovier than “Rebel of Babylon.”

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Metal News: Twisted Sister Christmas From Paramount Theater, NY [Video]

Posted on December 12, 2011 by gearsofrock

A Twisted Christmas came through Huntington on Long Island, NY on Dec. 2, 2011.  One spectator captured this HD video of Twisted Sister performing “Come All Ye Faithful” at the awesome venue.  What’s up with Jay Jay’s tux?

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Top 10 Black Sabbath Cover Songs of All Time

Posted on December 12, 2011 by gearsofrock

The greatest heavy metal band in the history of heavy metal is Black Sabbath and there is simply no disputing that.  Sabbath are the godfathers of heavy metal and hail from Birmingham, England.  They began their conquest of the universe … Continue reading →

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Metal News: Metallica Performs New Song “Rebel of Babylon” [Video]

Posted on December 11, 2011 by gearsofrock

At the final 30th Anniversary show in San Francisco last night, Metallica performed a brand new song titled “Rebel of Babylon.”  Weigh in below.

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Top 100 Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time (Complete Countdown)

Posted on December 11, 2011 by gearsofrock

Dear Justin Bieber’s Biggest Fan, I would like to personally welcome you to the Gears of Rock’s Top 100 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time Official Countdown.  I’d also like to extend a hearty congratulations to you for … Continue reading →

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Top 100 Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time (10-1)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by gearsofrock

Dear Barry Manilow superfan, I would like to personally welcome you to the Gears of Rock’s Top 100 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time Official Countdown.  I’d also like to extend a hearty congratulations to you for stumbling … Continue reading →

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Top 100 Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time (20-11)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by gearsofrock

Dear World’s Largest Liza Minelli Fan, I would like to personally welcome you to the Gears of Rock’s Top 100 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time Official Countdown.  I’d also like to extend a hearty congratulations to you … Continue reading →

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