The top hard rock and metal stories from Loudwire and around the web for May 19, 2014:

- Marilyn Manson Mourns Death of His Mother: [Loudwire]

- Metallica's James Hetfield to Narrate Upcoming History Channel Series, 'The Hunt': [Loudwire]

- Longtime As I Lay Dying Guitarist Nick Hipa Responds to Tim Lambesis Comments: [Loudwire]

- Judas Priest Unleash Full Version of New Single, 'March of the Damned': [Loudwire]

- GWAR to Perform at Fifth Annual GWAR-B-Q: [Loudwire]

- Foo Fighters Rock Surprise Show in New Orleans: [Loudwire]

- Def Leppard / Dio Guitarist Vivian Campbell Reveals Cancer 'Seems to Be Coming Back Again': [Loudwire]

- Every Time I Die Reveal 'From Parts Unknown' Album Details + New Track 'Thirst': [Loudwire]

- Alice Cooper Covers Album Won't Arrive Until 2015: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Michael Anthony on the 'History of Rock' With Sammy Hagar, Hot Sauce + His Legendary Jack Daniels Bass: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Vote for the Most Anticipated Release of June 2014: [Noisecreep]

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