After five years away from the Swedish Melodic Death Metal band Soilwork, the band’s beloved guitarist, Peter “Vicious” Wichers, is back. It became clear in the first song of The Panic Broadcast, which was released this month, that they’ve missed him.

After playing to a 26-8 record in 2009, including 14-5 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, the Metro volleyball team is preparing for the fall 2010 season. From signing new recruits to getting back into game shape, the team is doing everything possible this offseason to be ready to go.

“Predators,” the highly anticipated and latest sequel of the sci-fi thriller series, hit the big screens July 9. This is the first Predator film to be released since “Alien Vs. Predator” in 2004.

Leroy, the lead vocalist, and Alex, the drummer, dealt with an abundance of physical and emotional pain, growing up with an abusive father. They have since decided to live by the word of Christ. In the band’s eyes, the new album is a type of therapy.

After a four-year stint at the University of San Francisco, new Metro women’s basketball Head Coach Tanya Haave is taking the reins of the program — with a slightly different approach.