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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 after a recent diagnosis of pneumonia put him back in the hospital in June.
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.
Korn To Release ‘The Path of Totality Tour: Live at the Hollywood Palladium,’ on Blu-Ray + CD
Korn released their tenth studio album, ‘The Path of Totality,’ on Dec. 6, 2011. On that day, Korn celebrated the album with a special record release show at the Hollywood Palladium featuring Skrillex, Kill the Noise, Datsik and other ‘Path of Totality’ contributors.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Reportedly to Remain in Czech Jail for 10 More Days
Although it was reported that Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe would post bail of 4 million Czech Koruna (approx. $200,000), the news has just broke that Bythe will remain in Czech prison for approximately 10 more days.
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin finally settled his divorce with model Jessica Nicole Smith on May 21. Scantlin first filed for divorce on Nov. 29, 2011, and the musician seems pretty happy to finish up the proceedings, as he signed his divorce papers with not one, but two smiley faces.
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.
Anthrax to Release Covers EP in Celebration of ‘Worship Music’ One-Year Anniversary
We’ve got some awesome news for you Anthrax fans out there! To celebrate the creative success and critical acclaim of the band’s 2011 album, ‘Worship Music,’ Anthrax are planning on treating fans with a special EP due out in September of this year.
Drummer-For-Hire Posts Most Awesome Craigslist Ad Ever
Hey Black Sabbath! We’ve found your new official drummer! Prepare yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, because no drummer alive has ever embodied the spirit of true, balls to the wall, panty-throwing, boob flashing, rock and roll domination and superiority like this Dave Mustaine-wigged, Los Angeles rock god.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Secretly Attends Mastodon Performance in Halloween Mask
During Mastodon‘s set at the Portugal’s Rock in Lisboa Festival last month, there was one crowd member who stuck out from the rest.
Marduk Guitarist Confirms He Owns Skull and Brain Matter From Mayhem’s Per ‘Dead’ Ohlin
One of black metal’s most famous legends revolves around the 1991 suicide of Mayhem vocalist Per ‘Dead’ Ohlin. For over 20 years, rumors have circulated worldwide about Mayhem guitarist Euronymous sending pieces of Dead’s skull to other black metal musicians as a sign of deep respect towards their work and dedication to the genre. During our recent interview with Marduk’s Morgan ‘Evil’ Steinmeyer