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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.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Defends Axl Rose’s Decision to Reject Rock Hall Induction
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been spitting a ton of venom lately while doing interviews for the release of the band’s latest album, ‘Oceania.’ Whether declaring his desire to “piss on Radiohead” or calling former guitarist James Iha a “piece of s–t,” Corgan hasn’t been holding back in the least. In one of his most recent interviews, Corgan took the time to defend Guns N’ Roses singe
Red Hot Chili Peppers Detail Release of 18 B-Sides From ‘I’m With You’
Red Hot Chili Peppers will be unleashing a total of 18 unreleased songs from the ‘I’m With You’ sessions, but this isn’t just your normal B-sides release. The band will hit fans with the unheard tracks both as a digital series and a set of nine separate 7-inch vinyl records, which will be released two songs at a time from this August to early 2013.
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.
Korn’s Self-Titled Debut Album: See What the Little Girl on the Cover Looks Like Now
When Korn released their 1994 self-titled debut album, the band made a huge impact with tracks such as ‘Shoots and Ladders,’ ‘Need To’ and ‘Blind.’ However, the band’s music alone isn’t what caught the attention of the public. The album cover for ‘Korn’ remains an iconic yet disturbing one — depicting a small child on a swing set gazing at a large, menacing figure of which we can only see its shad
Motorhead Release Official Beer: Bastards Lager
It’s no secret that the guys of Motorhead love a good drink. After the success of the band’s wine endeavor, Motorhead Shiraz, of which a quarter-million bottles have been sold, the trio are now offering fans the very first Motorhead beer, Bastards Lager.
Stage Name Origins
Some nicknames have a funny way of sticking with you throughout your lifetime. Why some aliases fail to last, while others stay for decades, can prove to be a mystery, but we’ve got the stories behind some of hard rock’s most recognizable monikers.
Slipknot Confirm Two-Show Knotfest Featuring Lamb of God, Deftones + More
After a leak over the weekend, Slipknot have confirmed that they will indeed be headlining their own music festival called Knotfest. Moreover, it has now been revealed that the festival will be staged on two separate dates in Iowa and Wisconsin in August.
Black Sabbath Cut Bill Ward Out of Classic Photos on Updated Website
When original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward finally made the official announcement that he would not be joining the band for what would have been metal’s biggest reunion, the decision seemed to be more business-related instead of personal. However, Black Sabbath have now made the split with Ward very personal, as pictures of the drummer have been removed from the band’s vintage photo gallery.
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Phil Anselmo ‘Not Too Sold’ on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion
Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?
Korn Guitarist Munky Open to Welcoming Back Brian ‘Head’ Welch to the Band
Brian ‘Head’ Welch joined Korn live onstage for the first time in seven years on May 5 — playing ‘Blind‘ with the band at the Carolina Rebellion festival in Rockingham, N.C. Now, it seems like a more permanent reunion may be a possibility. In a new interview, Korn guitarist James ‘Munky’ Shaffer revealed that he, and perhaps the entire band, is open to the idea.