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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: CHESTER BENNINGTON Was 'A Very Kind,' 'Unassuming' And 'Gentle Soul'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to Chester Bennington, saying that the LINKIN PARK frontman was a "kind," "unassuming" and "gentle soul, who had a really big heart." METALLICA and LINKIN PARK toured together nearly fifteen years ago as part of the "Summer Sanitarium" package, also fea...

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ELTON JOHN Saddened By CHESTER BENNINGTON And CHRIS CORNELL Suicides

Sir Elton John has paid tribute to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, calling them "lovely guys" who created "wonderful music that has entertained millions." The LINKIN PARK frontman committed suicide on July 20, just two months after the SOUNDGARDEN singer hanged himself. Sir Elton, who felt dee...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Laid To Rest In Private Funeral

LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington was laid to rest in a private funeral Saturday (July 29) near his home in Palos Verdes, California. According to TMZ, the ceremony at South Coast Botanic Garden was attended by a couple of hundred people, including bandmates, friends and family members. A full s...

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LINKIN PARK Bassist Thanks Fans For Their Support, Honors Fallen Bandmate

LINKIN PARK bassist Dave Phoenix Farrell has thanked fans for the "outpouring of love and kindness" he has received since the band's lead singer, Chester Bennington, passed away more than a week ago. Bennington was found dead in his home in Palos Verdes, California by one of his employees shortly be...

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Arizona Tattoo Parlor Co-Owned By CHESTER BENNINGTON Hosting Benefit In His Honor

The Arizona tattoo parlor partly owned by Chester Bennington will host a benefit for the late LINKIN PARK singer tomorrow (Sunday, July 30). The event will be hosted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Club Tattoo in Tempe. During the benefit, the parlor will have a notebook for fans to write in that will be d...

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PAUL STANLEY Once Again Rules Out ACE FREHLEY's Return To KISS

In a brand new interview with the Loudwire Podcast, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked if the "more friendly vibe" between him and Ace Frehley could result in the band at some point being rejoined by its original lead guitarist for a one-off show or a series of concerts. Paul responded: "I don't t...

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LINKIN PARK's 'Heavy' Co-Songwriter Thought News Of CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death Was 'A Joke'

American singer/songwriter Julia Michaels (pictured),who co-wrote LINKIN PARK's "Heavy" single, has revealed she thought reports of Chester Bennington's death were "a joke" at first. The 23-year-old from Santa Clarita, California, who began singing and writing songs at the young age of 12, became f...

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CHRIS JERICHO On CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL Suicides: 'Depression Is A True Disease'

In a brand new interview with Meltdown Of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho 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 really have much of a connect...

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PAUL STANLEY Doesn't Know Why GENE SIMMONS Attempted To Trademark 'Horns' Hand Gesture

Paul Stanley says that he has no idea why Gene Simmons attempted to trademark the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture. The KISS bassist/vocalist withdrew his application to trademark the symbol late last month — less than two weeks after filing with the federal copyright office. Most music fans s...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Wife Releases Statement: 'One Week Ago, I Lost My Soulmate'

Talinda Bennington, the widow of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, has released a statement, eight days after she lost her husband to suicide. "One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero-their Daddy," she wrote. "We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Gets Special Memorabilia Case At Hard Rock Hotel In Las Vegas (Photo)

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas is remembering Chester Bennington with a special memorabilia case on its property. The case includes a Ve'cel By Chester Bennington stage-worn shirt, which belonged to the singer and was gifted to Hard Rock Hotel from Bennin...

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ALICE COOPER: CHRIS CORNELL And CHESTER BENNINGTON 'Are The Last People I Would Ever Guess To Commit Suicide'

In a brand new interview with Mistress Carrie of the Worcester/Boston, Massachusetts radio station WAAF, legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about how the recent deaths of LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington and SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell are putting much-needed focus on the devastating consequences o...

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LINKIN PARK Hits Storm 'Hot Rock Songs' Chart Following CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death

According to Billboard.com, eleven LINKIN PARK songs have landed on the Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart in the week since the passing of the band's lead singer, Chester Bennington. Included on the chart are three tracks each from 2000's "Hybrid Theory", 2003's "Meteora" and this year's "One More Li...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON: No Signs Of Drug Use In His Home At Time Of Suicide

According to TMZ, a preliminary investigation into Chester Bennington's suicide last week has turned up no apparent signs of drug use at the time of his death. Law enforcement say investigators found no illegal drugs or prescription drugs while searching the LINKIN PARK frontman's home following his...

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BUCKCHERRY Singer Calls CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide 'A Really Bad Decision'

In a brand new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked for his opinion on the recent passing of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington. He responded (hear audio below): "I did not know Chester. But people who commit suicide, it's a very sensiti...