On February 17, Common Existence, the fifth album from New Jersey post-hardcore legends Thursday, will arrive courtesy of Epitaph Records. The album was recorded by the six-piece band with producer Dave Friddman at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, NY -- and SPIN.com has exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the studio, including clips of new songs!

With AC/DC and Metallica back in business, it's been a great year for hard rock. And with metal lords Slayer at work on a follow-up to 2006's Christ Illusion, it looks as if it's only getting better. Want proof? Check out exclusive video of Slayer in the studio below -- whiplash remedies not included.