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Seether Honored for Decade of Success
In the ever-changing world of the music industry, it’s a rarity for bands to reach a decade with the same representation, but Seether are still going strong with Wind-Up Records after hitting the 10-year mark. To help celebrate the occasion, Seether were surprised backstage by President/CEO Ed Vetri and their manager Jack Rovner with plaques that marked the accomplishments the band have reached ov
‘Axl Rose Was My Neighbor’ Photo Exhibit Coming This Fall
Photographer Laura London didn’t have to look far for inspiration, and her work will be shown in the self-explanatory exhibit titled ‘Once Upon a Time … Axl Rose Was My Neighbor.’
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Arrested for Alleged Drunken Airplane Altercation
It’s not been a good year for Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin. After starting the year with a cocaine possession charge, the vocalist was arrested again today (Sept. 4) after getting into an argument with a flight attendant that led to an emergency landing.
Sebastian Bach Riles Up Pre-DNC Crowd + Discusses Departure of Guitarist
The always outgoing Sebastian Bach had some fun over the weekend, turning up to play with Camp Freddy in Charlotte before the Democratic National Convention. Joining the all-star jam band, Bach used the platform to throw a couple of jabs at Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
‘The Very Beast of Dio, Vol. 2′ to Showcase More of Ronnie James Dio’s Legacy
You can’t contain all of the best work of Ronnie James Dio on just one record, so the late singer’s label, Niji Entertainment, is presenting ‘The Very Beast of Dio, Vol. 2,’ which comes on the heels of the gold-certified first volume.
Chris Cornell Drops Off ‘Made in America’ Fest, Expresses Frustration Over Announcement
The Jay-Z-led ‘Made in America’ is ready to take place next week, but one prominent artist on the bill has bowed out at the last minute. Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell was among the top-billed performers for the festival, but it was just announced that a scheduling conflict is taking him away from the event.
Slash Recalls Walking in on His Mother Naked With David Bowie
Earlier this year, Slash talked about how his mother started working as a costume designer for rock legend David Bowie after she split from his father and things took a romantic turn after a period of time. Now the guitar great is offering a few more details on his encounters with the “Thin White Duke” as a youth.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx to Get Onstage Striptease Present From Girlfriend
Oh! Yeah! Kickstart my heart! It’s good to be a rock star, as Motley Crue‘s Nikki Sixx can attest. The musician has dated and married a number of beauties over the years, and his latest girlfriend, Courtney Bingham, is ready to show off her wild side as a birthday present for the bassist. However, the birthday is not Sixx’s, but Bingham’s.
Deftones Complete Recording New Album, Prepare for Cover Songs Session
Deftones have put in the work, and now they’re going to have a little fun on top of it by recording a few cover songs. Singer Chino Moreno, interviewed by Minnesota radio station 93X prior to Knotfest, revealed that the group’s forthcoming album has been recorded and they’re now making plans for the covers.
Philip Anselmo Inks Book Deal to Share His Personal Travails in Music
Former Pantera singer Philip Anselmo has certainly lived a colorful life, and now it looks as though readers will get a chance to thumb through the details of his music, his friendships, and his addictions in all their glory as the vocalist just inked a book deal for his autobiography.
Nonpoint Reveal New Album Track Listing, Release Date + Cover Art
Nonpoint are ready to rock it up once more with their latest disc, a self-titled effort, that’s coming on Oct. 9 via Razor & Tie. The group just revealed the artwork and track listing for their latest release, with ‘Left for You’ recently surfacing as the album’s lead single. In addition to ‘Left for You,’ the band also previewed the track ‘I Said It‘ this summer, offering it up to fans as a f
Black Sabbath’s Entire 2012 Lollapalooza Set Surfaces Via Fan Video
If you weren’t at Lollapalooza, you missed one of only a handful of performances that Black Sabbath are playing this year. Three-fourths of the original band have booked only a handful of dates while Tony Iommi recovers from cancer treatments earlier in the year, and now fan-shot video footage (courtesy of Jason Jude as branded on the clips) from the entire Lollapalooza performance has found its w