The Week in Metal

Dave Mustaine says he only played the 2011 Big 4 show in New York because Metallica’s manager bullied him, System of a Down’s Serj Tankian says that he is sick of singing, and Danny Carey drops an official release window for the next Tool album!

Metallica’s No Life ‘Til Leather re-release is shelved due to beef between Dave Mustaine and Lars Ulrich, Suicide Silence want you to pay them to be their roadie, and the metal Grammy nominees are a waste of time again!

Linkin Park win an AMA only to be immediately kicked out, Daron Malakian of System of a Down has a soft spot for Charles Manson, and legendary AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has passed away.

The Dillinger Escape Plan are playing a show with Mike Patton, transgender metal vocalist Danica Roem wins an election in Virginia, and Maynard James Keenan chimes in on the photo ban at A Perfect Circle shows.

Devin Townsend has a lot of projects ahead, David Ellefson reveals why Chris Adler left Megadeth, and Behemoth are in trouble with the Polish government over a t-shirt design.

Every Time I Die guitarist Jordan Buckley is sued by a fan for stage-diving on her head, Gwar’s Mike “Bälsäc the Jaws o’ Death” Derks has been diagnosed with a potentially fatal bone disease, and Pentagram’s Bobby Liebling is sentenced in his abuse case.

Chris Broderick reveals that Megadeth have a dress code, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher defends Suicide Silence, and Jared Dines gets screwed over on his new 17-string guitar.

Nick Hipa talks about an As I Lay Dying reunion with Tim Lambesis, updates on the Decapitated case, and Buckethead reveals that he is battling a possibly fatal heart condition.

Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher is not fond of the folks at Gibson Guitars, two members of Decapitated are extradited to Spokane, WA, and Robb Flynn says he wants to stop playing “Davidian” after the Las Vegas mass shooting.

Marilyn Manson injures himself on stage twice in one week, Every Time I Die part ways with drummer Daniel Davison and Thy Art Is Murder’s gear was damaged by TSA.

Thy Art is Murder’s CJ McMahon has all of his clothes stolen, Robb Flynn reveals some details about the next Machine Head album, and Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach asks fans if they prefer EPs over full albums.

The Juggalos march on Washington D.C., Marilyn Manson calls out Justin Bieber for stealing his t-shirt design, and the latest on the kidnapping and gang rape charges against Decapitated.

Calgary Police warn that liking heavy music could mean your child is in a hate group, Manowar puts a takedown on a Womanowar cover, and Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage was in a punk band!

We take a look back at a summer full of complete stupidity in the world of metal.

Alex Jones takes a coffee to the face from BlöödHag’s Jake Stratton, Metallica made a ton of money on their WorldWired tour, and the Adrenaline Mob tour RV crash has taken another life.

An inside look at Danzig’s old house, a disabled Metallica fan’s terrible seat goes viral, and Tobias Forge officially reveals himself to be Papa Emeritus of Ghost.

Drummer Ben Harclerode leaves Whitechapel, Area Man pees on family during a Metallica show, and The Dillinger Escape Plan announce their final show ever.

Adam “Nolly” Getgood is leaving Periphery, Glenn Danzig is selling his terrifying L.A. house, and Slipknot’s next album may be a double concept album!

Trent Reznor says the potty mouth lyrics of his past will be difficult to explain to his kids, Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King have “unfinished business” to take care of, and The Faceless lose their drummer.

This week’s episode of “The Week in Metal with Whitney Moore” is dedicated to remembering the life and work of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, who tragically took his own life at his home in Los Angeles last week.