In what should be a fascinating display, the members of Slipknot are going to be unveiling their new masks at one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 1. The donning of new facial attire prior to the release of an album has always been a tradition for the Iowa nine-piece. Sure, it might be a little played out - after all, everyone knows what they look like by now - but bless their hearts for trying. What will their hideous and SHOCKING new creations look like. Anyone's guess is as good as mine - I'll go with John McCain. Thanks to stroggdor93 for this video documenting Slipknot's mask evolution:

To use an obvious expression, Soulfly have 'unleashed' the new video for "Unleash," the first single from the band's upcoming  sixth studio album, Conquer. The video features an inspiring co-vocal performance from frontman Max Cavalera and Throwdown mainman Dave Peters. Conquer is set to be released July 29 via Roadrunner Records. For now, you can check out the video:

Calling all maggots. Can't wait for the new Slipknot album? You're in luck. You can now download "All Hope is Gone," the new Slipknot single that was previewed earlier this week, for free right here (free sign-up required). You'd better act fast, however, because it will only be available until midnight tonight. Beginning June 23 the track will be available (for $) as a digital single. The song will, of course, be featured as the title track on Iowa-based nine piece 's upcoming fourth studio album, All Hope is Gone. The new LP is due out August 26 via Roadrunner Records.

Dying for a taste of the new Slipknot material? You can hear a 30-second clip of "All Hope is Gone" on Amazon.  The song is the first single from the band's upcoming, currently-untitled fourth studio album, which is due out August 26th via Roadrunner Records. The track will be available for digital purchase on the same site on June 20, and a CD single will follow on the 24. The Iowa-based nine piece sounds much better than I was expecting on this clip. You can hear the clip right here.