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MADBALL Frontman Doesn't Understand Why Famous Rock Stars Commit Suicide

In a brand new interview with D&V Production, vocalist Freddy Cricien of New York hardcore veterans MADBALL was asked why he thinks famous rock stars — like Chris Cornell (SOUNDGARDEN) and Chester Bennington (LINKIN PARK) — commit suicide. "I wish I had an answer for you," he responded (see video b...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Family To Combat Copycat Suicides

According to The Pulse Of Radio, the family of late LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington is establishing an organization to help fans who are struggling to come to terms with the vocalist's suicide. Sources told TMZ that the organization will aim to raise awareness and provide resources to fans a...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist On CHRIS CORNELL And CHESTER BENNINGTON Suicides: 'It's Been A Horrible Year'

In a brand new interview with "The Rich Eisen Show", ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell was asked for his opinion on the passing of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, just two months after the suicide of SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell. "It's been a horrible year, and it's really unfort...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA: 'I Will Never Talk S**t About People Who Are Depressed Or Who Committed Suicide'

Cristina Scabbia of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL, whose latest album, "Delirium", deals with many issues surrounding mental health, spoke to Metalholic about the social stigma that is currently associated with depression, addiction and trauma, particularly in the wake of the recent deaths of Ch...

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DROWNING POOL Bassist Thought CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide Was Facebook Hoax

In a brand new interview with Meltdown Of Detroit's WRIF radio station, DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton was asked for his opinion on the recent passings of LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington and SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell. He responded: "I didn't know Chris Cornell, even though I really wish I di...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Ex-Wife Blasts Family Members 'Capitalizing On His Death'

Late LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington's ex-wife, Samantha Bennington, apparently targeted his widow Talinda in a lengthy public post on Facebook on Wednesday (August 23),saying that she and her son Draven were not allowed to speak at Chester's funeral, that the service itself resembled a radio...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Was 'Blindsided' By CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis says that he was "blindsided" by his friend Chester Bennington's passing. The LINKIN PARK singer died on July 20 after committing suicide at the age of 41. He had been open with the press and public about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, which landed him in rehab twi...

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TOM MORELLO On CHRIS CORNELL: 'I Don't Think I'll Ever Recover From His Passing'

Tom Morello spoke to the WRIF radio station about the passing of his AUDIOSLAVE bandmate Chris Cornell. The SOUNDGARDEN frontman was found dead on May 18 in his Detroit hotel room from suicide. He was 52. "I don't think I'll ever recover from his passing, but we have so many great memories," Tom sai...

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COREY TAYLOR Says KID ROCK Running For U.S. Senate Is Bad Idea

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor sat down with Larry King for an all-new season-six episode of the Emmy-nominated series "Larry King Now". The singer discussed a potential new SLIPKNOT album, his desire to collaborate with Jay-Z and his friend Chester Bennington's suicide. Taylor also o...

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LINKIN PARK Building Band's Future, Planning Special Public Event To Honor CHESTER BENNINGTON's Memory

The surviving members of LINKIN PARK have released a statement thanking fans for their support and announcing plans for a tribute event for their late singer, Chester Bennington. Bennington died by suicide on July 20. He was 41. His private funeral service took place on July 29 near his home in Palo...

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Six LINKIN PARK Albums Hit Platinum Or Multi-Platinum Sales Milestones

According to The Pulse Of Radio, LINKIN PARK has received more platinum and multi-platinum sales certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the wake of singer Chester Bennington's suicide last month. But while eleven of the group's singles all went multi-platinum a c...

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ALICE IN CHAINS + Friends Announce Eighth Annual Fantasy Football League And Charity Auction

For the past eight years, ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell and bassist Mike Inez have hosted the Alice In Chains & Friends Fantasy Football League & Auction, donating a spectacular collection of signed musical instruments, memorabilia and experiences for an online auction to benefit...

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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER Felt 'Frustration, Shock And Sadness' After Learning Of CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer says that it has been "really hard" for him and his bandmates to deal with the recent passing of Chester Bennington. The LINKIN PARK singer died on July 20 after committing suicide at the age of 41. He had been open with the press and public about his struggles w...

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COREY TAYLOR 'Was Just As Blindsided As Everybody' Else By CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor was interviewed earlier this week on the Fox Business program "Kennedy", hosted by former MTV VJ Kennedy. You can now watch the segment below. Speaking about the recent death of LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington, Taylor said: "I was just as blindside...

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LINKIN PARK Earns 11 New Platinum-Single Certifications Following CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death

On August 4, eleven songs spaning LINKIN PARK's entire catalog received new platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "One Step Closer", "Waiting For The End" and "Leave Out All The Rest" earned their first platinum records, while "What I've Done", "Bleed It...