Content warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. Marilyn Manson is now facing further criminal charges after model/actor Ashley Morgan Smithline has become the fourth woman to file a lawsuit against the shock rocker, alleging sexual assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, human trafficking, and unlawful imprisonment, among other abusive acts. Smithline...
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STABBING WESTWARD Plan Stretch Of Shows For 25th Anniversary Of Sophomore Album
STABBING WESTWARD have announced a quick stretch of dates across the United States this fall in honor of the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough second album, 1996’s ‘Wither Blister Burn & Peel’. STABBING WESTWARD will be joined on select dates by EYES SET TO KILL, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT and THE CLAY PEOPLE and centers on...
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METALLICA: A Colombian Artist Is Painting Gory, Brutal Artwork For Every Song on ‘Kill ‘Em All’
A Colombian artist by the name of Felipe Mora has painted ten bespoke art pieces based on each individual track on METALLICA’s classic debut album, ‘Kill ’Em All’. A member of the Third World Posse, a collective drawing together some of the most talented, underrepresented artists emerging from developing nations, Mora’s beautifully brutal artwork gives...
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BEARTOOTH Announce Companion Graphic Novel To ‘Below’ Album
Z2 Comics continues to define the relationship between music and comics; bringing together the comics and music communities across genres for biographical works, exciting original concepts, album tie-ins, and more. The latest announcement pairs this groundbreaking publisher with Ohio’s hardcore stalwarts BEARTOOTH for the official prequel to their brand-new album, “Below”. Following up on last...
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Iconic Guitarist FRANK MARINO Quits Touring Due To ‘Debilitating Medical Condition’
Legendary Canadian guitarist Frank Marino has announced his retirement from touring after developing an “unexpected and debilitating” medical condition. Marino, who is 66 years old, has not revealed any specific details about the condition, but said that it has made it “impossible” for him to continue playing any live shows. In a statement posted to...
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IRON MAIDEN Release Beer Cooler; Announce Online Listening Party for ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’
Igloo has unleashed a brand-new Playmate cooler that pays tribute to IRON MAIDEN, one of heavy metal’s most influential bands of all time. The special-edition Playmate Classic cooler captures IRON MAIDEN’s legacy by featuring the band’s iconic logo with striking incarnations of “Eddie” — one of rock and metal’s most recognizable figureheads — taking center...
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CARNIFEX Announce Tour With CHELSEA GRIN, LORNA SHORE, VARIALS and THE CONVALESCENCE
Californian deathcore outfit CARNIFEX will team up with CHELSEA GRIN to tear apart venues all over the continent in what’s to be one of the most extreme tours of the year. Starting in Karlsruhe on February 4th, the squad will travel 23 cities bringing heavy neckbreakers and massive breakdowns to the people – together with...
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ROB HALFORD Confirms ANDY SNEAP Will Play Guitar For JUDAS PRIEST On Forthcoming Tour
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke with Metal Pilgrim about the status of the band’s follow-up to 2018’s “Firepower” album. Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I remember that month [of writing sessions] that we had [in February 2020] at Glenn’s [Tipton, PRIEST guitarist] studio. It was incredible. I love the start of any...
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’s MAMMOTH WVH Announces U.S. Headlining Shows
MAMMOTH WVH, the solo project of Wolfgang Van Halen, have announced seven headlining shows, which will take place in between the band’s dates with GUNS N’ ROSES. MAMMOTH WVH’s first headlining concert goes down on August 7 at the House Of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Additional MAMMOTH WVH shows will be held in Seattle, Washington;...
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AVATAR Announce ‘Going Hunting’ Tour Dates For The UK And Europe
AVATAR have announced a massive 2022 UK and European tour they have named ‘Going Hunting’. AVATAR’s 29-date tour is set to kick off on January 8 in Nottingham and will feature some of the biggest headline shows of the band’s career to date in venues such as L’Olympia in Paris, O2 Forum in London and...