Zenbu Media has confirmed that both Metal Maniacs and Metal Edge magazines are folding. One more issue of each is said to be on the way, though it is uncertain if they will be commemorative Final Issues. Both were acquired by Zenbu Media in 2007.
Metal Edge and Metal Maniacs were published for 24 and 19 years, respectively. Both were considered legendary within the metal community, and carved-out their place as the mainstream outlets for the metal and extreme music genre(s). However, fans complain that recent years saw a decline in quality and coverage, and many admit they turn to the Web now for information more than print.
While some are calling it "the end of an era," one commenter summed it up nicely by noting that both the publishing and music industries are "fucked."
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
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