It's the Daily Reload -- giving you the biggest and best hard rock and metal news of the day. Today, the city of Birmingham, England, is pondering the idea of creating 'Black Sabbath Day' for their hometown heroes; Opeth, Mastodon and Ghost announce 2012 tour dates; and Vinnie Paul talks about the new Hellyeah album, his Super Bowl thoughts and more.

Also, Machine Head jam with a 13-year-old boy onstage, Cannibal Corpse guitarist Alex Webster discusses the band's new album 'Torture,' AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson races in Daytona and we give you 10 Rock Cover Band Epic Fails.

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Today on Loudwire:

Nikki Sixx: Godsmack’s Sully Erna Should Play ‘Angry Midget’ in Motley Crue’s Vegas Shows
The Cult Return With ‘Choice of Weapon,’ Offer Download of New Track ‘Lucifer’
Opeth, Mastodon + Ghost Officially Announce 2012 North American Tour
Vinnie Paul Dishes on Hellyeah’s Upcoming Album, His Super Bowl Bet + More
Trivium vs. Flyleaf’s Lacey Sturm – Cage Match
‘Black Sabbath Day’ To Be Declared in City of Birmingham, England?
Cannibal Corpse Bassist Alex Webster Discusses Band’s New Album ‘Torture’
Seether Set to Release ‘Remix EP’ Featuring Contest-Winning Track
Machine Head Invite 13-Year-Old Boy Onstage to Shred on ‘Aesthetics of Hate’
Shinedown Share Interactive ‘Amaryllis’ Cover Art and Song Previews
Landmine Marathon Premiere Graphic Video for ‘Beaten and Left Blind’
10 Rock Cover Band Epic Fails
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Gets Behind the Wheel at Daytona for Charity
Perry Farrell Says Jane’s Addiction’s Theater Tour Will Have ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Vibe
Nikki Sixx vs. Sully Erna – Readers Poll
Bleeding Through’s Dave Nassie Talks About ‘The Great Fire’ + More
Vinnie Paul Talks Lost Pantera Track ‘Piss’ From ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ Reissue

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