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Seether Spearhead ‘Rise Above’ Suicide Prevention Fest
Seether are the latest act to organize their own festival, but this one has an extra angle to it. The band is using the platform to put the spotlight on a cause as well as showcasing a great day of music.
Guns N’ Roses Fans Walk Out of England Gig After Losing ‘Patience’ With the Band
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but Guns N’ Roses turned up late for a show again. This time it was the crowd in Manchester, England, that sat around waiting for the show to start. However, rather than being unruly, a good portion of the crowd just left instead.
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I Didn’t Know We Were the Forefathers of Metal!’
It’s truly happening! Even though Bill Ward was unable to come to terms on a contract, at least three-fourths of the original Black Sabbath lineup are back on the stage and performing together again. And that’s not even mentioning the fact that they’re writing and recording new music for the first time in decades.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Talks Recording Process for New Album ‘Living Things’
Linkin Park continue to evolve from album to album, and that includes the method in which they create their songs. For their latest effort, ‘Living Things,’ co-vocalist Mike Shinoda says they took a new approach to the recording process.
Tool’s Danny Carey Jams With School of Rock Kids, Offers Album Update
The School of Rock organization has done wonders for music education over the years, and their latest event had Tool drummer Danny Carey taking part.
Former Sebastian Bach Drummer Mark ‘Bam Bam’ McConnell Dies
There’s sad news to report as onetime Sebastian Bach touring drummer Mark ‘Bam Bam’ McConnell passed today (May 24).
Michael McKean of Spinal Tap Suffers Broken Leg After Being Struck by Car
Wasn’t it supposed to be the drummer that always suffered the misfortune in Spinal Tap? That wasn’t the case on Tuesday as ‘This is Spinal Tap’ actor Michael McKean, who played the role of frontman David St. Hubbins in the cult mockumentary film about a heavy metal band, was struck by a car in Manhattan.
3 Doors Down Guitarist Matt Roberts Exits Band Over Health Issues
3 Doors Down are very much a family, pretty much keeping most of the group intact since day one. So it with sadness that the band announces that founding guitarist Matt Roberts is stepping away from the band.
Black Sabbath Ink Merchandising Deal That Allows Contest Winners to Design Apparel
The members of Black Sabbath will be back on the road playing a handful of dates this summer, and when they do, there will be new merchandise to sell.
Guns N’ Roses Singer Axl Rose Dodges Beer, Suffers Fall at Liverpool Show
It’s not exactly been an easy ride so far for Axl Rose, who’s had a very accident-prone run on the road this year with Guns N’ Roses.
Mick Jagger Joined by Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters + Jeff Beck on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Finale
If you’re going out, go out big! That’s exactly what the season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’ did with its musical guests (and farewell to cast member Kristen Wiig). Rock legend Mick Jagger served as ‘SNL’ host, but the Rolling Stones frontman brought along a few friends. The Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire and Jeff Beck made the evening a night to remember.
Black Sabbath React to Bill Ward’s ‘Statement’
Black Sabbath are taking the high road after Bill Ward‘s recent lengthy statement about his non-participation in their reunion.