Motel 6 and Primary Wave Music, one of the largest music publishing and marketing companies in the United States , announce the third round of their wildly popular “Rock Yourself to Sleep” campaign.  Initially launched in August 2009, the campaign offers free rooms to touring bands.   

   Bassist extraordinaire Marco Mendoza has unveiled his second solo album, “Casa Mendoza,” on Mascot Records. “Casa Mendoza” is a Latin-flavored melodic rock record with a commercial edge that is sure to appeal to fans of any of Mendoza’s work.  

  “Shred guitar” and “neo classical metal” are two phrases that have been commonplace in the world of heavy metal for decades by this point, but both can be attributed to the unmistakable work by Yngwie Malmsteen.  

  “… you won’t find a better live band on the planet today.” – Metal Hammer   “The music was perfectly executed and more sophisticated than is often credited … this show is surely one of the wonders of rock.”  – The Times (London), 5 Stars     September 27, 2010 – RAMMSTEIN announced today their only U.S. live performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2010.    

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Hulk #26, from the sensational hit creative team of Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman. It’s Thor versus the Red Hulk and this time it’s the Odinson who layeth the smackdown! But unless the Red Hulk can make amends with Thor, MODOK’s Scorched Earth protocol will consume the Earth.  

When Alice In Chains, Deftones, and Mastodon, 3 of the massive forces in heavy metal today announced the BlackDiamondSkye tour in support each of their recent releases, I knew this was going to be one awesome show. After catching the stop at Madison Square Garden last night, this ranks as one of the best tours of the year.  

From Billboard.com Billboard’s analytics manager (and avid gamer) Mike Kelly notices that the soundtrack to the science fiction video game “Halo: Reach” debuts on the Billboard 200 at No. 157, marking the franchise’s best ranking on the chart.  

In an announcement made today, Haunted Movies partner Jason Blum unveiled plans for the company’s next picture, The Lords of Salem, to be directed by Rob Zombie from a script by Zombie. Set in modern-day Salem, the film involves the demonic return of a 300-year-old coven of witches.  

Ibex Moon recording artists and death metal purists GRAVEHILL have been added to the already stacked lineup for next year’s Maryland Deathfest. Set to take place May 27 – 29 @ Sonar in Baltimore, MD, Maryland Deathfest is heralded as America’s biggest metal party of the year. The following bands have been confirmed for MDF 2011 thus far:  

The last few years have not been kind to Zakk Wylde. He was diagnosed with a severe blood clotting disorder that led him to quit drinking, longtime BLS drummer Craig Nunenmacher departed from the band, and Zakk was released from his long time duties as lead guitarist for Ozzy. Where most artists would fall apart or begin to self destruct, Zakk bounced back and wrote one of the best Black Label Society albums to date.  

Eulogy Recordings is very proud to announce the signing of Catalepsy. Formed in 2004, Catalepsy has been a giant in the Florida music scene for years. Signed to Jamey Jasta from HATEBREED’s label, Stillborn Records, in 2007, Catalepsy recorded an EP and full length album.  

Wayne Static will join the cast of rockers to honor Marky Ramone and slam-out some Ramones tunes with bassist Joey Vera (Armored Saint/Fates Warning) and ax-slinger Mike Stone (former Queensryche/Peter Criss), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth), Michael Graves (The Misfits), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Marko DeSantis (Sugarcult), Andy Hilfiger (bassologist/Fashion Guru) and Marky Ramone himself for a full concert of The Ramones.