MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has issued a statement since being fired from the band addressing allegations made against him that he was grooming an underage girl after several interactions between the pair were leaked online. Ellefson’s new statement, released via Loudwire, it can be read below: “Recently, a very private video was illegally posted on...
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An Arrest Warrant Has Been Issued For MARILYN MANSON For Two Counts Of Misdemeanor Simple Assault
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25), the Gilford Police Department announced that they have an active arrest warrant for Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner), for two counts of misdemeanor simple assault involving an alleged incident with a videographer. “Mr. Warner, his Agent and legal counsel have been aware of the warrant for some time and no...
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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN Comments On DAVID ELLEFSON And The Current Opening In MEGADETH
Former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian has commented on David Ellefson’s firing from MEGADETH, and also gave his thoughts on the current opening within the band. Christian, who split with TESTAMENT back in January of 2014, addressed MEGADETH’s decision to part ways with Ellefson while responding to questions on Facebook about his possible interest in auditioning...
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DAVID ELLEFSON No Longer A Member Of MEGADETH
Effective immediately, David Ellefson is no longer the bass player for MEGADETH. Earlier today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine posted the following message to the band’s social media pages… “We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with MEGADETH and that we are officially parting ways with him. We do not take...
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New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against MARILYN MANSON By His Ex-Assistant
MARILYN MANSON’s former assistant has filed a lawsuit against the shock rocker for sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, interference with the exercise of civil rights in violation of the Bane Act, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. In a 16-page lawsuit, which you can view here (via Deadline), situations involving ex-assistant Ashley...
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GENE SIMMONS Reacts To IRON MAIDEN Being Left Out Of Hall Of Fame Induction
KISS bassist Gene Simmons has shown his disgust in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s neglect of IRON MAIDEN for the 2021 Induction ceremony. IRON MAIDEN took third place on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021 fan ballot, despite the fact that the band have spent 46 years in as...
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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist DINO CAZARES Has Words For A Certain Former Member
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has seen his share of criticism lately over certain decisions he’s made regarding the band’s latest album and the struggle to get it completed. Well Dino has fired back at those who have spoken out against him, paying particular attention to a former FEAR FACTORY bandmate. “The people who talk...
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Who Covered ‘In The Air Tonight’ Better? IN THIS MOMENT Or NONPOINT?
One thing you can always depend on in rock and metal are bands covering other band’s music. Which brings us to IN THIS MOMENT and NONPOINT who have both tackled the 1981 PHILL COLLINS hit ‘In The Air Tonight’ to great acclaim. “In the Air Tonight” just resonates as one of the most iconic songs...
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TED NUGENT Says TOMMY LEE Is ‘A Convicted Felon, Domestic Violence Heroin Addict’
In a new interview with the Blunt Force Truth Podcast, The ‘Motor City Madman’ himself, Ted Nugent, spoke about his recent appearance on Sammy Hagar’s AXS TV reality series “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar”. Nugent said (see video below): “Sammy Hagar just came out, and [we shot footage for] his ‘Rock &...
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BURTON C. BELL Officially Quits FEAR FACTORY
In some news that both comes as a surprise but not really, Burton C. Bell has officially announced his departure from FEAR FACTORY. This comes more than two weeks after guitarist Dino Cazares launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist him with the production costs associated with the release of FEAR FACTORY’s long-awaited new album. Earlier...