QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Parker Lundgren has made the decision to leave the band to focus on “other business ventures.” Lundgren, who is a former member of original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate’s solo band, announced his departure from the group in a social media post yesterday, writing: “For several years, I have been deeply immersed in collecting...
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MARILYN MANSON Facing Further Charges Of Rape, Human Trafficking And More From Another Ex-Girlfriend
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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BLINK-182’s’s MARK HOPPUS Says Chemotherapy Has Him Like ‘A Poisoned Electrified Zombie’
BLINK-182 vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus has shared an update on his health following his recent announcement of his diagnosis with cancer. Last week, in his social media posts, Hoppus admitted that he felt “scared’ but “hopeful and positive”, and on Sunday, June 27, he shed further light on his condition while hosting a game of online...
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MARILYN MANSON To Turn Himself In To Police In New Hampshire Over Alleged Assault
Marilyn Manson has apparently agreed to turn himself in to police on two outstanding warrants for misdemeanor simple assault involving an incident at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. Manson will turn himself in on the warrant in Los Angeles, Chief Anthony J. Bean Burpee told the Boston Globe in an e-mail. He will then...
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ORANGE GOBLIN Part Ways With Founding Bassist
ORANGE GOBLIN have parted ways with founding bassist Martyn Millard, in a separation that seems to be amicable. ORANGE GOBLIN have also announced new bassist Harry Armstrong to the fold, who Millard said will totally kill it in his new position. Both Millard and Orange Goblin have released statements. “It is with very heavy hearts...
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SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER: “”I Quit Alcohol Almost A Year And A Half Ago Now”
SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser recently spoke with Sweden’s RockSverige, where the musician revealed “I quit alcohol almost a year and a half ago now, and I feel clearer.” Andreas was asked if his quitting the booze was because it was becoming a problem for him or simply to improve his health, to which he replied:...
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PAUL STANLEY Says PETER CRISS Wouldn’t Let KISS Use ‘Beth’ In ‘KISStory’ Documentary
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock about the band’s new A&E documentary “Biography: KISStory”, which is set to premiere with a two-night event on June 27 and June 28 from 9 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET. When asked about the lack of involvement from former KISS members Peter Criss (drummer)...
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KORN ‘Love And Support’ FIELDY As He Recovers From “Falling Back On Bad Habits”
KORN have shown their support for bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, who announced that he would be sitting out of the band’s upcoming tour in order to recover from “falling back” into some of his “bad habits.” On Monday (June 21), Fieldy announced via his social media that he would be absent from the tour, writing:...
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PAUL STANLEY Once Again Says KISS Can Continue Without Him And GENE SIMMONS
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has once again said that he believes KISS could carry on without him and Gene Simmons. More than two years ago, KISS launched their “End Of The Road” tour, which is now scheduled to wrap up sometime in 2022. The current lineup of the band features original members Paul Stanley and...
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FIELDY Announces He Is Taking A Hiatus From KORN
KORN bassist Fieldy has announced that he’ll be taking a hiatus from the band. In a post shared earlier today (June 21) Fieldy mentioned some of his “bad habits” that have caused problems within the group and with his loved ones. Fieldy writes: To all Korn fans worldwide. The past 6 years I’ve been dealing...