Official press release:
Presumed dead, Metal Maniacs magazine will be back in business in September 2009 though in new form as a monthly online web publication.
Zenbu Media, owner of Metal Maniacs, closed the doors to the print operation of the magazine in February 2009.
Realizing an opportunity to further strengthen the underground metal community online, Mike Riddick, owner of Metalhit.com, stepped in to take over the development and operation of the new format for Metal Maniacs online.
The new Metal Maniacs will feature an Mp3 store with a catalog of more than 12,000 underground extreme metal songs from various bands and labels around the world; monthly band interviews and special interest features; a community forum; regular contests and select weekly and monthly song downloads from up and coming bands.
Metal Maniacs will continue to serve as "The Voice of the Underground" to fans worldwide. Visitors can expect contributions from previous editorial staff members as well as a few new ones.
Be sure to check out the new site in September 2009!
http://www.metalmaniacs.com 
