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Given the phrase, "Start Today," a reference to arguably the most popular Gorilla Biscuits song of all time, Buzznet responded with over 40 works of original photographic art to represent the theme. That's right: it's Photo Assignment time and time for y'all to check out the results of this week's project!

Full results of Gorilla Biscuits-themed Photo Assignment inside...

I certainly didn't see Metallica in their "prime." I don't know if it makes me a terrible fan or an incredibly dedicated one that it took me 17 years to see the metal gods live for the first time. And I certainly wish I could have been closer for the duration of the show. What I do know is that Metallica absolutely killed it performing at The Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. I may be late to the game, but I am still happy.

Full review of Metallica's live show in L.A. inside....

Oh god, WE'RE ON #24? This is literally insane. And to further stir your creative engines, this week's lyrical inspiration comes from arguably the most famous Gorilla Biscuits songs: "Start Today." So take that song name, bust out your cameras, and get into the photographic spirit!

Full instructions for this week's photo assignment inside...

It's the end of the year and it's time to celebrate everything here on Buzznet that has made this such a wonderful year and a wonderful community. So, put on your thinking caps, direct your browsers to your friends list, and get ready to fill out your ballots for our first ever BUZZNET AWARDS!

Full instructions and ballot for the Buzznet Awards inside...

Well, they didn't exactly announce it; rather, they unspooled the news in a maddening, cryptic sequence of clues, a seemingly wild goose chase that’s been driving the AFI world into a frenzy since Monday morning. And now the mystery is at least partially solved. The clues have led to the discovery of a contest in which the band will pick six fans to sing on the next AFI record. Yeah, you read that right. The band is going to choose fans based on videos they submit to YouTube to participate in the creation of the new album. Holy cow!

Want to know the details on AFI's fan contest? Only one way to find out...

It's been so long since the Charlotte Mystery that transfixed the AFI community in 2007 ended; much to the surprise of everyone, it appears that it's started up again in anticipation of a new record from the band. On December 15th, the entire AFI official site was taken down and replaced with a single image. In just 3 days, amidst many speculations and morse code translations, it seems the AFI community is set to receive a special announcement from the band in the very near future.

What's going on with AFI?...

Seriously? I love you guys. This week, our Photo Assignment took inspiration from a song by A Wilhelm Scream, titled, "These Dead Streets." Buzznet members busted out their camera and contributed 80 works of photographic art. And I didn't even promise to give you anything!!!! This is wonderful. You know what to do next!

Full results from this week's photo assignment inside...

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Evidence of my further attempts to indoctrinate Buzznet with music I love: this week's photo assignment comes from a lyric by A Wilhelm Scream, who are currently making the best punk rock (after Propagandhi, of course) in the modern age. The song: "These Dead Streets." Your full lyric: "We're gonna make because your heart's in your intentions; you and me, we will resurrect these dead streets." Time to get creative!

Full instructions for this week's photo assignment inside....

This week's photo assignment was another ambitious gallery theme. Taking cues from a lyric from an American Nightmare Give Up The Ghost song, the topic was bound to garner some emotional results. I'm not surprised by the results, because Buzznet has done exactly that: shared some of the most emotional photographs we could imagine!

Full results of this week's Photo Assignment inside...

Ok, if you don't listen to American Nightmare Give Up The Ghost, there's clearly something wrong with you. While you correct that, here's a new Photo Assignment for you. Taken from the song, "Hearts," your theme this week is: "Screaming Gets You Nothing." Oh, and let's make this interesting: This is a gallery assignment. That's right. You have to submit more than one image. Unexpected, eh?

Full instructions for this week's photo assignment inside...

I love opening up each week's tag page for the Photo Assignment and seeing so many varied and creative submissions! This week, you were asked to respond to a lyric from a song by The Weakerthans and we received over 50 entries! The overwhelming theme of permanence rings from these photographs. You have to see for yourself!

Full results from this week's Photo Assignment inside...

They might be sharp-dressed men, but if the guys in The All-American Rejects were to disrobe, you’d totally see their love of ink! In fact, after the success of their self-titled debut album, Tyson, Nick, Mike and Chris all went out and got the AAR logo tattooed on their chest. (True story!) That might’ve been the first tattoo for some, but it wasn’t the last.

Can you design the next tattoo for The All-American Rejects?