Metal News

Op-Ed: Nature versus stone — Break on through to the other side

While I'm aware that today's world can no longer function without the infrastructure made of concrete, stone, metal - there's always a tiny leap of joy that makes me reach for the camera when I see nature breaking through stone -- against all odds.

In the Media by R. C. Camphausen - 4 comments

Jeff Hanneman, guitarist for Slayer, dies at 49

The guitarist, as well as one of the founding members of Slayer, Jeff Hanneman died Thursday morning at the age of 49, due to liver failure.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

Heavy metal at the Brooklyn Museum Special

New York - Ghanaian artist El Anatsui is enjoying his first solo exhibition at a New York Museum. His artwork is constructed from found materials, and offers a thoughtful commentary on his homeland as well as the cultural implications of reclaimed materials.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy - 1 comment

Researchers find gold-digging bacteria

Scientists have been examining a species of bacteria that has an affinity for gold. It is possible that the bacterium could be used to detect hidden gold.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Annie's organic pizzas recalled due to possible metal fragments

A voluntary recall has been issued by Annie's Inc. for some of its organic pizza products. The reason for the recall is due to the potential presence of metal fragments that came from a third-party flour mill.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl

Review: Earth & Vine is truly divine Special

Baker City - Most people know of a special little place where they can escape for a few hours to enjoy great food, local vintage wine, and admire beautiful works of art. In Baker City, Oregon, that place is called Earth & Vine.

Digital Journal Report by Scott Ungerecht - 2 comments

The Cult's Ian Astbury chooses his weapons Special

Ian Astbury has fronted The Cult, one of rock and roll’s biggest bands, for close to three decades. But he’s not your typical headbanger. The Cult’s latest album offers a myriad of cultural references while unapologetically rocking out.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy

Video: Weird metal melts in hand, beats like living heart

Gallium, a unique metal with odd physical properties and behavior, is almost like a product of an alien technology. There is even an experiment called the "gallium beating heart" experiment in which the metal acts like an alien being.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 2 comments

Large metal gorilla appears in UK community

Witchford - Dog walkers in one UK community were surprised when they spotted a 12-foot mechanical gorilla peeking through the growth in a misty hedgerow.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Grave robbers — The lowest of the low?

London - The economic downturn has led to an increase in the theft of even not-so-precious metals, from copper wire on the railways to the bronze plaques from graves.

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 1 comment

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