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Nikki Sixx Blasts Kim Kardashian Via Twitter

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:24 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx took socialite and all-around media . . . uh, "personality" Kim Kardashian to task on Monday (May 20), after the bad-reality-TV-star-turned-product pitch woman posted to Twitter to promote her new bronzer line during the horrific tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla. and struck an elementary school, reportedly leaving at least 29 people dead in its wake.

Slash Praises New Chester Bennington-Fronted Stone Temple Pilots Song

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:43 +0000

The news of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington replacing Scott Weiland's spot in Stone Temple Pilots has been receiving a ton of buzz since it was revealed during a live performance on May 18. Having also experienced a complex musical relationship with Scott Weiland in Velvet Revolver, Slash offered his two cents on the new STP lineup via Twitter.

Ozzy Osbourne Performs Black Sabbath + Solo Hits at 'An Evening with Women' Cancer Benefit

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:21 +0000

Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne dropped by the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 'An Evening with Women' cancer fundraiser on May 18. Hosted by comedienne Kathy Griffin, musicians Natasha Bedingfield and Sia performed at the function, but the highlight of the night was Ozzy himself, who performed a short set consisting of both Black Sabbath and solo hits.

See the Creation of Black Sabbath's '13′ Album Cover

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:38:39 +0000

The cover of Black Sabbath‘s new ’13′ album heralds the band’s return to action with a distinctive image of the titular numbers burning against the night sky — and now, thanks to the design firm behind the picture, you can see how it all came together. The gig was handled by the U.K. firm Zip [...]

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

Kenneth Partridge — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:02 +0000

Ray Manzarek, founding keyboardist for the Doors, died earlier today (May 20) at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, according to a press release. The 74-year-old rock legend had been battling bile duct cancer, and he's said to have died with his wife, Dorothy, and two brothers by his side.

Cancer Patient and Internet Star Zach Sobiech Passes Away [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:47 +0000

We first introduced you to Zach Sobiech in 2012 when a video of him singing his original song 'Clouds' went viral. It became even more famous when learning that Zach was a cancer patient and had written the song as a "goodbye" to his loved ones. And just last week we brought you a video of the biggest stars in all of entertainment honoring Zach with a cover of the song. Well, this time the update is more heartbreaking than heart warming.

System of a Down Bassist Shavo Odadjian Calls Out Singer Serj Tankian

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:05 +0000

In a series of Facebook posts that went up today (May 20), System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian opened a huge can of worms in a very public way. According to a number of posts on Odadjian's official fan page -- on which the bassist does post regularly -- he accuses System vocalist Serj Tankian of holding the band back.

16 Years Ago: Foo Fighters' 'The Colour and the Shape' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:15 +0000

In many ways, Foo Fighters’ second album, ‘The Colour and the Shape,’ is really their first. Or at least their first as a real band. Dave Grohl made the group’s 1995 self-titled debut as a solo project -- basically demos recorded by himself in a Seattle studio with a producer in less than a week. Grohl played all of the instruments (except for one guitar part) and dug up a handful of old songs he had written when he was in Nirvana. The new songs he wrote tried to come to terms with Kurt Cobain’s death. Foo Fighters weren’t supposed to be the next chapter in Grohl’s career, but they turned out that way.

Kid Rock Slams 'People Lip-Syncing Under Prerecorded Music' at Billboard Music Awards [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:19 +0000

You’ve gotta love Kid Rock. He’s never one to leave you guessing about how he feels on certain subjects. One example is from last night’s (5/19) Billboard Music Awards where he was the presenter for the top rap song of the year. Rock slammed people in the industry without calling anyone specific out by name. [...]

Chester Bennington Confirms Longterm Commitment as Stone Temple Pilots Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:48 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots recently parted ways with singer Scott Weiland (again), leaving a vacant spot center stage that needed to be filled. In an unexpected twist, Stone Temple Pilots stunned an Irvine, Calif., crowd as Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington took the stage with STP to perform an eight-song set Saturday night at KROQ's Weenie Roast. The collaboration would be exciting enough simply as a one-off, but as reported in a new interview, it looks like Bennington will act as Stone Temple Pilots' new full-time singer.

Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones Onstage in California [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:01 +0000

Dave Grohl joined the Rolling Stones onstage last night (May 19) in Anaheim, Calif., strapping on his guitar and performing ‘Bitch’ — from ‘Sticky Fingers’ — with the boys! Grohl, a consummate music fan, was like a big ol’ kid in a rock ‘n’ roll candy store, knuckling down on his axe and rocking out [...]

Paul Stanley Doesn't Need the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:18:05 +0000

With HBO set to air highlights of the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later tonight (May 18), Paul Stanley took the opportunity to speak his mind about how Kiss has been overlooked over the years. In a new interview, he railed against the museum.

Papa Roach Unveil 'Silence Is the Enemy' Lyric Video

Chad Childers — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:56 +0000

Papa Roach are digging deeper into ‘The Connection’ album, with ‘Silence Is the Enemy’ now the fifth song to surface from the release. The band just released a new lyric video for the powerful track that can be seen above. The clip itself is primarily shot against a dingy background with a bright light pulsating [...]

25 Years Ago: Judas Priest's 'Ram It Down' Album Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:20 +0000

When Judas Priest released their 11th album, ‘Ram It Down,’ 25 years ago today, few people outside of the band’s inner circle had an inkling that the storied British heavy-metal institution was standing at a crossroads. The band’s previous record, 1986’s ‘Turbo,’ was as successful as it was divisive, simultaneously broadening Judas Priest’s audience and [...]

Roger Daltrey Tells Howard Stern About the Time He Knocked Out Pete Townshend

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:57:16 +0000

Roger Daltrey set the record straight about the time he knocked out Pete Townshend today. The Who singer told Howard Stern, on his radio program and TV show, that the story, which Townshend told a couple of years ago, is indeed true.

Bassist Eric Avery Exits Nine Inch Nails

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:38:00 +0000

Nine Inch Nails are just getting back up to speed as they prepare for their run of summer festival shows, but one person who won't be part of the journey will be bassist Eric Avery. The former Jane's Addiction bassist, who was named as part of Trent Reznor's new Nine Inch Nails lineup earlier this year, has bowed out of the band.

Duff McKagan Biopic Trailer Revealed

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:56 +0000

The trailer for ‘It’s So Easy and Other Lies,’ the wild and redemptive documentary tracing the rise and fall of former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, is now available online. You can watch it above. The movie has also found a worldwide distributor in Vision Films. ‘It’s So Easy and Other Lies’ includes archival footage [...]

Kiss Promise New Stage Show Featuring Fireball-Shooting Spider

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:01:38 +0000

You can never accuse Kiss of not putting on an over-the-top rock show. But for the upcoming European leg of their ‘Monster’ tour, the band are unveiling a new stage setup that they promise is a step beyond even their previous stadium spectaculars. “It’s really great,” Paul Stanley tells VH1 Radio Network’s Dave Basner (quote [...]

Puddle of Mudd Frontman Wes Scantlin Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Ex-Wife

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:41:36 +0000

Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has been arrested for the second time this month, and this time the charges are quite serious. Earlier in May, Scantlin was arrested on a pair of outstanding warrants -- one for driving with a suspended license and the other stemming from a past drug bust -- after he was pulled over by police for allegedly speeding. This time around, it was an alleged domestic disturbance that got the attention of Los Angeles police officers.

New Music Releases – June 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:38 +0000

The new music releases for June 2013 are highlighted by the long-awaited return of one of heavy metal’s greatest bands, Black Sabbath. Reunited for the first time in 35 years for a full studio album with original lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, ’13′ seems to find the legendary group (sadly minus founding drummer Bill Ward following [...]