Metal Albums Ahead Of Their Time, DOWN's Comeback Material & More Top Stories Of The Week

This week's top stories include the metal albums way ahead of their time, Down's comeback, and the slowly-unfolding mystery of who the hell is involved with Kerry King's solo band. Check out our top stories of the week at the links below, and check out our Top Tracks Of The Week playlist on Spotify here and on Apple Music here.

1. Metal Albums That Were 20 Years Ahead Of Their Time
2. DOWN Is Getting Serious About Writing New Material
3. KERRY KING Unveils The Producer For His New Album, Talks Songwriting
4. SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Announces Only Three US Headlining Shows Of 2024
5. BUSH Announces North American Tour With JERRY CANTRELL & CANDLEBOX
6. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Announces First US Show In 12 Years
7. SLEEP TOKEN & EMPIRE STATE BASTARD Announce North American Tour
8. BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announces The Colors Experience North American Tour Feat. THE ACACIA STRAIN
9. CRADLE OF FILTH's New Album Will Feature ED SHEERAN, Won't Be Out This Year
10. SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Recalls Seattle's Diverse Music Scene & "Grunge" Only Being A Marketing Term
11. SPIRITBOX Is In The Studio With Ex-BRING THE HORIZON Keyboardist JORDAN FISH
12. KAMELOT Announces North American Tour With HAMMERFALL & AD INFINITUM
13. LAMB OF GOD Has Never Played These Six Songs Live (But They Should)
14. TOOL Played "Flood" For The First Time Since 2011 Last Night
15. MUDVAYNE's CHAD GREY Laments All New Rock & Metal Bands Sounding The Same