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Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Paul Di’Anno Announces Possible Retirement in 2013
Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has announced that he will be “Pulling The Plug” in 2013. The singer says he will be embarking on a “Farewell Tour,” with more details set to be released within the next few weeks or months.
Ted Nugent Drummer Mick Brown Arrested for Apparent Drunken Golf Cart Theft
It’s too bad we already posted our Musician Mug Shots feature, because this one of Ted Nugent drummer ‘Wild’ Mick Brown is absolutely priceless. Brown was arrested Sunday, July 8, for drunkenly stealing a golf cart after playing a show in Bangor, Maine.
Slayer’s Kerry King Gives Update on New Album, Condition of Guitarist Jeff Hanneman
As Slayer are currently on the road with the 2012 Mayhem Festival, guitarist Kerry King has given fans a bit more info about Slayer’s next album, which could see a release as soon as early 2013. The guitarist, who also provides lyrics for the band, is hoping to get some work done while on tour before hitting the studio once again at the conclusion of the touring Mayhem Fest.
Lamb of God Launch Official Donation Page for Randy Blythe Legal Fund
As Randy Blythe‘s legal fees begin to add up as he remains incarcerated in a Prague, Czech Republic, prison, Lamb of God have set up an online destination for donations to Blythe’s legal fund.
Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng May Return Home From Hospital Imminently
Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who has spent nearly four years in and out of hospitals in a comatose or semiconscious state stemming from a 2008 car crash, may be returning home imminently.
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Possession
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin pleaded guilty to felony cocaine possession on Tuesday, July 2. The musician was arrested in January of this year after being pulled over in Los Angeles.
Former Black Sabbath Vocalist Tony Martin Shares His Views on Bill Ward Debacle
With Black Sabbath recently parting ways with original drummer Bill Ward, former Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin has just weighed in on the issue.
Lightning Strike Injures 51 People at German Metal Festival
A single lightning bolt left 51 people injured at the With Full Force music festival in Roitzschjora, Germany on July 1.
Randy Blythe To Find Out Saturday If He’ll Be Released From Police Custody
According to Czech police spokeswoman Jana Rosselerova, a court will rule on Saturday whether or not police will keep Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe in custody on suspicion of manslaughter charges stemming from an alleged connection between him and a fan who passed away from a head injury sustained at a LOG show in 2010.
Joey Jordison on Next Slipknot Album: ‘I’ve Written and Recorded 40 Songs’
Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison recently revealed that he has written 40 potential songs for the band’s upcoming album. With it being Slipknot’s first album since the death of bassist Paul Gray, Jordison also goes into detail about how the record will act as a proverbial exorcism for the band.
Nine Inch Nails Album ‘Pretty Hate Machine’ Gets an 8-Bit Makeover
If you’re a sucker for both Nine Inch Nails and old-school 8-bit video games, you may want to keep an extra pair of pants ready, because the two have been combined for a re-imagining of NIN’s classic debut album ‘Pretty Hate Machine.’
Dave Mustaine: Megadeth Already Working on New Album
Not even one year after the release of ‘TH1RT3EN,’ Megadeth have already begun writing and recording new material for the band’s fourteenth album. Megadeth have spoken briefly about kicking around new ideas, but frontman Dave Mustaine recently spoke about the details of the forthcoming disc.