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Apparently, "Hello Kitty is for amateurs." Mike Portnoy has traded in the Hello Kitty set for a Pokemon kit instead! In this all new video, the seasoned drummer - who is best known for performing with Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, The Winery Dogs, Metal Allegiance, Twisted Sister, and many more – performs various songs from his career as well as some classic hits on a Pokemon drum set.

Watch Mike Portnoy perform Dream Theater, Twisted Sister, Anthrax, King Diamond and more! (via Loudwire).

On August 31 of this year, Slipknot's fifth studio album, '.5: The Gray Chapter,' was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States. Drummer Jay Weinberg posted a photo of the plaque to his Instagram account with the caption "Still surreal. Thanks to everyone who has listened to this album." The photo of Jay holding the plaque can be seen below.

Six months prior to the band's achievement, the RIAA started to factor in album streams in addition to physical copies purchased. Every 1500 plays from various on-demand audio services equates one album sold by the new RIAA standards.

Released October 17, 2014, '.5: The Gray Chapter' was titled in memory of late Slipknot bassist Paul Gray who tragically passed away on May 24, 2010 of a drug overdose. The album was the first to feature Gray's replacement, Alessandro "Vman" Venturella, as well as Jay Weinberg on drums, who replaced Joey Jordison.

Revolver's October/November issue featuring Of Mice & Men hits newsstands today! It is also available for purchase in our webstore. You can view the cover photographed by Jimmy Hubbard below.

The October/November issue also features Meshuggah, The Amity Affliction, Alter Bridge, Every Time I Die, Opeth, Epica, and so much more! Check out a full preview.

Metallica have released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Moth Into Flame," the second single from forthcoming album, 'Hardwired…To Self-Destruct,' which is due November 18 via Blackened Recordings.

According to the nine minute clip, "Moth Into Flame" originally had the working title of "Plow." Live footage of the band performing the song on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' can be seen here.

Watch the video below!

The Devil Wears Prada have launched a teaser for forthcoming album, 'Transit Blues,' which will be released on October 7 via Rise Records. The minute and a half long sampler can be streamed below.

The band took a different approach to the recording process for 'Transit Blues.' For the first time, the members lived together full time while writing and creating the album. Produced by Dan Korneff - the same producer behind the band's 'Space' EP - the album's lyrics depict themes of transition, separation, and mourning.

Listen to clips of all 11 songs from 'Transit Blues' below. What do you think of what you've heard so far?

Avatar have debuted the chilling new music video for "Night Never Ending," which appears on the band's latest LP, 'Feathers and Flesh.'

Directed by Johan Carlén – the same mastermind behind the music video for 'The Eagle has landed' – the creepy video features a young girl who has seemingly been kidnapped by a magic cult of masked children. The video follows the girl on her haunting adventure through the woods while a search party desperately looks for her. Despite the song's upbeat and cheerful demeanor, the video itself is loaded with dark visuals and delivers a chilling ending.

Frontman Johannes Eckerström commented, "It's is a special song, being probably the most upbeat and, dare I say, happy piece we've ever released, but under the surface of the fragile message of hope and fighting spirit it is little more than a prelude to a tragedy and that is what we set out to capture when we decided to make a video for it."

He continued, "It is very close to my heart for being the one video where there is no 'rocking out' going on and we get to capture a side of Avatar that is just as integral as the good, headbanging times we love sharing with our supporters all around the world. There are few things in this world as beautiful and fascinating as contrasts and this is what all of Feathers & Flesh is all about. Hope and tragedy."

'Feathers and Flesh' is available now via Entertainment One (eOne).

Watch the haunting video below and leave your thoughts in the comments!

Arizona-based rock act Meltdown will release its upcoming debut album, 'No Filter,' in early 2017. In anticipation, the band had teamed up with Revolver to premiere its new song and music video, "Trust Fall." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

Vocalist Mike Prince said, "'Trust Fall' is a strong statement about putting all of the faith in the world in someone's hands. A trust you carry to your gave."

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The second ever Food Truck and Rock Carnival took place this weekend, September 30 – October 2, in Lakewood, NJ. During yesterday's Jim Breuer and the Loud and Rowdy performance, Lzzy Hale joined the comedian-turned-rocker to close out the set with a killer duet of AC/DC's classic hit, "Shoot to Thrill." Video footage of the performance can be seen below.

Jim Breuer and the Loud and Rowdy's debut album, "Songs from the Garage," is available now via Metal Blade Records.

Watch the performance below!

The Pretty Reckless have debuted "Prisoner," the second single from forthcoming album 'Who You Selling For,' which is due October 21 via Razor & Tie. The premiere comes on the heels of the release of the band's brand new music video for "Take Me Down," which can been seen here.

"Prisoner" delivers a bluesy rock and roll vibe that gives a throwback feel to the seventies. With Taylor Momsen's sultry vocals layered over groovy riffs, the song channels classic rock and roll.

Listen to "Prisoner" below and comment your thoughts!

Alter Bridge have debuted "The Other Side," the fourth single from their forthcoming album, 'The Last Hero,' which will be released on October 7 via Caroline Records. You can stream the new track below.

Last week, we saw the debut of "Poison in Your Veins," a crushing metal track from the album. "The Other Side" is another metal bruiser with dark and sludgy undertones, proving Alter Bridge's versatility while showcasing their heavier side.

Stream the song below and let us know which Alter Bridge single is your favorite so far!