Brian Slagel, founder of the massively influential Metal Blade Records, sat down with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica for a surreal meeting of the metal minds recently. The trio discussed the impact of Metallica's iconic self-titled album, Kill 'Em All, 25 years after its initial release. Behold the revealing discussion - it's one that you won't want to miss:

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:

I think I might be more sorry about missing a festival than ever. The lineup for Hellfest 2008 - which occurred this past weekend in Clisson, France - was possibly the most stacked I've ever seen. In order to ease my grief, and yours as well, I have compiled a select list of some of the best footage that's been uploaded from the festival. Check it out:

Morbid Angel are back together and killing it with David Vincent back behind the stick and new guitarist Destructhor shredding away. Where the fucking slime live!

Judas Priest have released a brand-new music video for "War," off of their recently released new LP, Nostradamus. The video, which was premiered by the Headbanger's Blog, is a computer-animated spectacle which doesn't present even a glimpse of the legendary British metal band, but rather focuses on great apocalyptic imagery. Watch it for yourself:

The Black Dahlia Murder have stayed true to their word and filmed a very impressive new music video for "Everything Went Black" that is themed like the classic 1982 horror film, "Creepshow." The video - which premiered on the Headbanger's Blog earlier today - is a fantastic representation of the film, which itself was based on the popular horror comic books of the '50s. John and Brad had told me when I interviewed them that they would be going for something a little different on their next music video, and they certainly did. Check out the video - which was directed by David Brodsky - right here: