KERRANG! and METAL HAMMER magazines hit the shelves this week with a plethora of goodies for all you maggots out there.

This weeks issue of KERRANG! has no less that 10 covers available-

Us lot in the RR UK office enjoyed this YouTube clip of a 13 year old Guitar Hero addict on the DragonForce level and so we thought you folks might too. GENIUS! Or maybe he just has too much time on his hands…?

The featured track can be found on the album INHUMAN RAMPAGE which is in stores NOW. New album ULTRA BEATDOWN hits stores on AUGUST 25th. Check out the video for single HEROES OF OUR TIME below…

Pre-order the album AT THIS LOCATION

Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the signing of three eclectic new bands to an already diverse roster that includes heavyweights such as Slipknot, Dragonforce, Killswitch Engage, Nickelback and Machine Head. The label welcomes DOMMIN, MUTINY and PORT AMORAL to the fold.

Los Angeles-based goth rock quartet Dommin was discovered by Dirty Icon Productions, a company founded by producer Logan Mader, the former guitarist of longtime Roadrunner band, Machine Head. Led by the enigmatic frontman, guitarist and songwriter Kristofer Dommin, Dommin puts a refreshing spin on the romantic, dark goth sound, bringing a unified voice to the brokenhearted swarm of purposefully melancholic music fans who prefer not only to look at the glass as half-full but as cracked, too. Veteran A&R rep Monte Conner signed the band to the label and was quick to express his excitement, saying, “Dommin comes across as very fresh and unique in today’s landscape. Kristofer Dommin is their secret weapon. His vocals are absolutely compelling, and this is especially evident live where you can feel the power, passion and emotion of every word he sings.” Dommin’s line up is rounded out by keyboardist Konstantine, bassist Billy James and drummer Cameron. Check out the swell of black-hued, stormy and mysterious rock on the band’s heavily trafficked MySpace page, viewable at MySpace/dommin.

New Jersey-based Mutiny, a band of youngsters who play like a troupe of seasoned shred veterans, have also been added to the roster. The thoroughly metallic outfit was unearthed by A&R man Mike Gitter, who was blown away by the band’s live firepower. Gitter says, “The band was playing at a level so early in its career that most bands never touch. With the addition of [vocalist] Chris Clancy, they verge on unbeatable. Mutiny are truly the graduating valedictorians of Generation Guitar Hero.” With members ranging in age from 18 to 23, Mutiny’s line up is rounded out by bassist Andrew “AJ” Jacobs, guitarists Brandon Jacobs and Lu Obregon, keyboardist Drew Stavola, and drummer Bill Fiore. The Mutiny crew will spend the next few months toiling diligently in the Jacobs family’s basement and they won’t come out until they have an absolute metal classic on their hands. Turn your ears to the songs posted at MySpace.com/mutinynj.

Winnipeg, Canada’s melodic metal band Port Amoral also joins the Roadrunner family. The group formed in 2004 and is comprised of a tandem of brothers, vocalist/bassist Jared Weiss and guitarist Eric Weiss. The line up is rounded out by guitarist Andrew Campbell and drummer Matthew Hallick. Port Amoral were also signed by Conner, whose interest was initially sparked after hearing demos produced by Canada’s John Paul Peters (Comeback Kid, Waking Eyes) and taking in the energetic live show. “Port Amoral know how to craft songs with hooks and smart arrangements and their developed level of writing made me take notice,” explains Conner. For a taste of the guitar mastery that turned Conner onto the band, check out a demo of the complex mini-epic “Villains” at MySpace/portamoral. The band will record its Roadrunner debut with Colin Richardson (Bullet for My Valentine, Trivium) for a winter 2009 release.

The nominations for this years KERRANG!

METALHEAD TV have posted footage of the wonder that is OPETH performing at Hellfest. Check it out AT THIS LOCATION.

Opeth will be hitting the UK in support of their current album WATERSHED in NOVEMBER.

CRADLE OF FILTH have announced the title of their new album on their Official MySpace.

Titled GODSPEED ON THE DEVIL’S THUNDER, the album is tentitively sceduled for a release in October.

The album is a ‘concept album’ about:

“a legendary serial killer from the 15th Century, Gilles De Rais, a French nobleman who fought alongside Joan of Arc and accumulated great wealth before becoming a satanist, sexual deviant and a murderer.”

For full deets including the tracklisting, head to the bands MYSPACE BLOG.

This week sees the digital release of the BRAND NEW album from SOULFLY. Titled CONQUER, the album is available on all the usual digital platforms NOW. From MONDAY 28th JULY, you will be able to pick up a copy on CD or SPECIAL EDITION CD/ DVD.

Here, Max sits down for a coffee and a chat and talks exclusively to Roadrunner UK about the upcoming album.

Soulfly will play Bloodstock on August 15th and London’s ULU on Augsut 16th. Tickets on sale now.

If you pre-order SLIPKNOT’S ALL HOPE IS GONE and DRAGONFORCE’S ULTRA BEATDOWN at Play.com, you can not only get them for a super-dooper cheap price but you can also order them with a t-shirt and save over

Here it is folks- the first video from SLIPKNOT‘s upcoming abum ALL HOPE IS GONE. Here we present PSYCHOSOCIAL…

WITHIN TEMPTATION have released a trailer for their upcoming DVD BLACK SYMPHONY. The DVD showcases a sell out Dutch show performed with full orchestra and choir. Check out what you can expect to see when you pick up the DVD, which hits stores September 22nd…