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White Zombie Drummer Phil Buerstatte Found Dead

Former WHITE ZOMBIE and LAST CRACK drummer Phil Buerstatte was found dead over the weekend in Madison, Wisconsin.

System Of A Down Bassist "we gotta do something to keep this great band alive"

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian took to facebook earlier this morning for a few rants on what is holding the band back, Serj Tankian.

Wendy Dio Comments On Third Anniversary Of Ronnie James Dio's Death

On May 16th, 2010 RONNIE JAMES DIO died at the age of 67 and the world of music mourned the loss of one of the greatest voices in heavy metal.

PHILIP H. ANSELMO and THE ILLEGALS Announce First Leg Of Tour

Philip H. Anselmo will take to the road for his first-ever solo tour, "Technicians of Distortion," which will kick off July 31 in Tulsa, OK.

One-Eyed Doll Announces Dates With Polkadot Cadaver

Fresh off the "Seduce and Destroy Tour" with OTEP, Austin’s power-rock duo ONE-EYED DOLL has confirmed a 7-date co-headlining run alongside POLKADOT CADAVER.

Rob Zombie Comments On Death Of White Zombie Drummer

Former WHITE ZOMBIE / LAST CRACK drummer Phil Buerstatte passed away over the weekend in Madison, Wisconsin.

Bleed From Within To Support Megadeth In The UK

After supporting TESTAMENT in March and doing their own UK headlining tour, Scottish metal force BLEED FROM WITHIN have just been confirmed as direct support for the upcoming MEGADETH tour in the UK in June.

Engorgement Drummer Leaves The Band

"sad to announce that our drummer, Mitch Rider, has decided to leave the band. He's one of the sickest talents on the UK scene so we're gutted to see him go."

Paradise Lost Announces 25th Anniversary Shows

With a career dating back to 1988, and their official recording debut in 1990 (Lost Paradise), PARADISE LOST has been riding a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

White Zombie Drummer Phil Buerstatte Found Dead

Former WHITE ZOMBIE and LAST CRACK drummer Phil Buerstatte was found dead over the weekend in Madison, Wisconsin.

System Of A Down Dismiss Bassist's Statements As 'Bad Judgment'

"Earlier today, Shavo posted a few statements on his personal Facebook page that do not reflect the sentiments of SYSTEM OF A DOWN as a collective band."

Coachella 2014 Tickets To Go On Sale This Week

Coachella 2014 advance passes go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 AM PDT. The festival will be held over two consecutive weekends.

Rival Sons Confirm More European Tour Dates

RIVAL SONS have confirmed a number of new European summer shows, including dates in Germany.

System Of A Down Bassist "we gotta do something to keep this great band alive"

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian took to facebook earlier this morning for a few rants on what is holding the band back, Serj Tankian.

Interview With Fieldy From Korn

Keith Lovett caught up with Korn bassist Fieldy over the weekend at the 2013 Rock On The Range.

GHOST & Ides of Gemini @ The Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia 05/12/13

I have wanted to see Sweden's heavy metal clergy Ghost B.C. for a long time and finally the opportunity presented itself with a Ghost headline tour that would bring them out to the Trocadero Theater.

Tim Lambesis' Wife Asked Court To Examine Frontman's Music Business Prior To Murder Plot

Although it is still unclear as to the motive behind As I Lay Dying frontman's recent attempt to have his wife Meggan killed, new details are coming to light in court filings.

Happy Fibonacci Day

Today is Fibonacci Day, 5/8/13. We won't have another Fibonacci Day until Aug 13, 2021.

Five Finger Death Punch Frontman Calls Out Black Veil Brides

I'm not disagreeing with Ivan Moody here, but he's gotta see the irony in this right?

Another Year, Another Group Of Mediocre Talent Win At The Golden Gods

Figured I'd address everyone in a single post rather than respond via twitter, facebook and email.

Jeff "Hanneman Most Likely Died From Alcohol And Not The Spider Bite"

We received several reports from friends of Jeff that he was in a bad place and stopped taking physical therapy seriously.

Immolation Guitarist Rob Vigna Interviewed

The Gauntlet interviewed Immolation guitarist Rob Vigna this morning to discuss the band's upcoming Nuclear Blast Records release "Kingdom of Conspiracy."