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Legendary DECEASED Frontman Working On Massive Autobiography

One of death metal's forefathers is ready to have all the sordid, insane, terrifying, and just plain metal details of his entire life chronicled in an autobiography. King Fowley, the founder of the legendary death metal band DECEASED and old-school metal troupe OCTOBER 31 has been feverishly working...

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SCORPIONS Drummer And TOMMY LEE's Sister Involved In Custody Dispute Over Teenage Son

According to TMZ.com, SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak and his ex-wife are involved in a bitter custody dispute over their teenage son. Kottak filed legal documents this month asking the court to change a decision that was made in July that awarded Athena Lee — MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's sister —...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Talks VELVET REVOLVER Singer Search, Split With JANE'S ADDICTION

David Swan of Australia's Faster Louder recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Faster Louder: Who is really going to replace [singer] Scott Weiland in VELVET REVOLVER? Duff: I have no...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Schedules Hollywood Spoken-Word Appearance

Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) will celebrate the paperback release of his critically acclaimed memoir, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", on Monday, October 15 at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. Billed as "A Punk's Revue", the event will feature a m...

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SLIPKNOT Issues Statement On Charges Against PAUL GRAY's Doctor

SLIPKNOT has released a statement about the involuntary manslaughter charges brought against a Des Moines, Iowa, doctor yesterday (Wednesday, September 5) in connection with the death of the band's bassist, Paul Gray (pictured below). Physician Daniel Baldi is accused of prescribing large amounts of...

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I AM WAR: 'Outlive You All' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Outlive You All", the debut album from I AM WAR, the Orange County, California-based act featuring Alex Varkatzas (vocals; ATREYU) and Brandan Schieppati (guitar, vocals; BLEEDING THROUGH),sold 1,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 26 on the...

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Report: Late SLIPKNOT Bassist Was Patient Of Doctor Charged In Prescription Drug Deaths

According to DesMoinesRegister.com, a Des Moines physician has been charged with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly prescribing large amounts of narcotic painkillers to patients who later died of overdoses, including SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray (pictured below). Daniel Baldi, who...

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Man Claiming To Be Former WHITE ZOMBIE Drummer Arrested On Suspicion Of Fraud

According to KTVU.com, a man claiming to be former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Phil Buerstatte was arrested last Thursday (August 30) on suspicion of defrauding a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Sausalito, California. The man allegedly tried to pay $75,000 for his treatment at the Alta Mira Recov...

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SHINING Reveals History Behind New Video Storyline

"Tillsammans Är Vi Allt", the new video from Swedish extreme metallers SHINING, can be seen below. Contrary to how the video has been interpreted by both some press and fans alike, who have mistaken it for a simple glossy music video, there is, in fact, a symbolism behind it, one which both SHINING...

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SHINING: 'Tillsammans Är Vi Allt' Video Released

"Tillsammans Är Vi Allt", the new video from Swedish extreme metallers SHINING, can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed both during a live concert at the Club Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland and in a studio setting,features a binding story focusing around the themes of addiction and obsession. as...

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STEVEN ADLER's Mother: 'My Life Has Been Filled With Constant Struggle To Keep My Son Alive'

The third and final episode in a new web series from Deanna Adler, the mother of original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler can be seen below. In the latest clip, she visits one of GN'R's old hangouts, the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, California, and discusses "what the life of a rock...

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KORN Frontman Interviewed In Moscow (Video)

KORN frontman Jonathan Davis was interviewed after the band's August 21 concert in Moscow, Russia. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is performance footage of the Moscow show and interview clips with fans attending the gig. KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu is sitting out the band...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Lands Publishing Deal For Autobiography

According to Metal Sucks, Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, ARSON ANTHEM, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and BloodyDisgusting.com writer Corey Mitchell have secured a deal with Jeremie Ruby-Strauss, senior editor at Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books imprint, for Anselmo's autobiography, which will tentatively b...

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KORN: New Video Interview With JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER

Travel In Rock Music webzine conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer prior to the band's August 23 concert in Saint Petersburg, Russia. You can now watch the chat below. KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu is sitting out the band's shows in Europe this month so that he can...

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THE RESISTANCE Parts Ways With Bassist

THE RESISTANCE, the Sweden-based metal band featuring former members of IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED and GRAVE, has parted ways with bassist Alex Losbäck Holstad (ex-DESPITE, DECAMERON, CARDINAL SIN). Commented the group in a statement: "As of today Alex was kicked out of THE RESISTANCE. The reason is not...