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Chester Bennington Confirms Longterm Commitment as Stone Temple Pilots Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:48 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots recently parted ways with singer Scott Weiland (again), leaving a vacant spot center stage that needed to be filled. In an unexpected twist, Stone Temple Pilots stunned an Irvine, Calif., crowd as Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington took the stage with STP to perform an eight-song set Saturday night at KROQ's Weenie Roast. The collaboration would be exciting enough simply as a one-off, but as reported in a new interview, it looks like Bennington will act as Stone Temple Pilots' new full-time singer.

Robin Finck Rejoins Nine Inch Nails

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:50 +0000

On May 15, bassist Eric Avery revealed that he had left the newly resurrected Nine Inch Nails. Avery, a founding member of Jane's Addiction, recently spent a year on the road with Garbage, leaving the musician "overwhelmed" at the prospect of hitting the road again with Nine Inch Nails. Avery's departure left NIN fans deflated, but thankfully, on Trent Reznor's birthday no less, the Nine Inch Nails mastermind has announced the return of classic member Robin Finck.

Motorhead, Rancid, AFI + More to Play Chicago's 2013 Riot Fest

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:08 +0000

Motorhead, Rancid and AFI are among the top acts playing as part of the 2013 Riot Fest at Chicago's Humboldt Park Sept. 13-15. The first wave of performers has just been revealed with Fall Out Boy and Blink-182 headlining the music weekend, along with the third mystery band.

We're Having a Wet T-Shirt Contest at the 4th Annual Sucker Punch Sally Rally and Music Fest [VIDEOS]

renfield — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:18:28 +0000

Scot’s All American Cycles is throwing the 4th Annual Sucker Punch Sally Rally and Music Fest and 99X will be there for our very own wet t-shirt contest. We're throwing down the gauntlet for local ladies by offering a $500 cash prize to the winner.

Bassist Eric Avery Exits Nine Inch Nails

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:38:00 +0000

Nine Inch Nails are just getting back up to speed as they prepare for their run of summer festival shows, but one person who won't be part of the journey will be bassist Eric Avery. The former Jane's Addiction bassist, who was named as part of Trent Reznor's new Nine Inch Nails lineup earlier this year, has bowed out of the band.

Linkin Park to Headline the 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:53 +0000

As the festival announcements continue to roll out, Los Angeles' Sunset Strip Music Festival has a big name headlining this year's festivities. Linkin Park will top this year's bill, following in the footsteps of the Doors, Motley Crue, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne.

Five Finger Death Punch Unveil New Double Album Title + Details on 'Lift Me Up' Single

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:02:24 +0000

These are exciting times for Five Finger Death Punch, who have a pair of albums to promote this year. Though the band recently revealed their double album plans, they did not unveil the title of the discs … until now. Fans can look for 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell' coming later this year. 'Volume 1' of the package is still on track for a July 23 release while 'Volume 2' will follow at a still-to-be-determined date this fall.

Rob Zombie's Musical Past Mined for 'Classic Albums Collection'

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:34:55 +0000

If you're an archivist sort of music fan and are looking to fill out your Rob Zombie collection, now is the perfect time to do it. Universal Music Group is dipping into Zombie's past to deliver the 'Classic Album Collection,' arriving in stores this Tuesday (May 14).

Slash Reveals Velvet Revolver Have 'Very Quietly Been Looking' for a New Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:16:19 +0000

Rock supergroup Velvet Revolver has been struggling with lineup issues for quite some time now since parting with vocalist Scott Weiland. Conflicting stories on Weiland's place in the band have been prevalent for a year now, but Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash just made it public that the band is "very quietly" looking for a new singer.

David Draiman Announces Child on the Way, Calls for Unity in Metal World

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:48:58 +0000

The circle of life is something that's definitely on the mind of Disturbed and Device frontman David Draiman these days. The vocalist experienced the highs and lows that come with both life events within the span of the past week.

Halestorm + David Draiman Perform Led Zeppelin Classic at 2013 Revolver Golden Gods

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:30:38 +0000

Halestorm rocked their Grammy-winning song 'Love Bites (So Do I)' and 'I Miss the Misery' at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods on May 2, but really raised things to a fevered pitch by introducing Device's David Draiman. While many might have expected Lzzy Hale and Drai

Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler Checks Into Rehab, Postpones Summer Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:55:04 +0000

Steven Adler‘s new bandÂ AdlerÂ have just been forced to postpone their 2013 summer tour. The tour’s postponement is due to Steven Adler checking back into rehab for substance abuse issues. The former Guns N’ Roses drummer has been battling with drug and alcohol issues for over two decades, even appearing on the VH1 programs ‘Celebrity Rehab [...]

Hellyeah Tapped for Megadeth's Gigantour 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:44:09 +0000

Yet another band has been confirmed to supportÂ Megadeth on this year’s Gigantour. The fall trek now has four bands locked in, with Hellyeah having been announced over the weekend. This year’s Gigantour will be the fifth installment of the traveling fest, and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has continued the tradition of hand-picking each act. So [...]

Chi Cheng's Family Announces Gathering to Honor Deftones Bassist's Memory

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:36:07 +0000

Even though he passed just last week, the family of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been very aware of the love generated by the musician around the world. As such they are staging a gathering this weekend where fans, friends and peers are invited to come celebrate his life.

Papa Roach Shine Light on 'Leader of the Broken Hearts' Video

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:36:53 +0000

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix has seen his fair share of hard times, but out of the darkness, he's still maintained a sense of optimism and that shines through particularly strong within the band's latest single, 'Leader of the Broken Hearts.' That light in the dark is exactly what's at the heart of the band's new video for the track.

Device Postpones Several Shows, Clicks in Tyler Included [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:08 +0000

David Draiman of Device posted this message to fans regarding the the next few dates on their current tour,
MY APOLOGIES TO THE FANS IN FT MEYERS AND TO 99X FOR THE MANY ISSUES WE HAD TODAY DURING OUR SET. IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO POSTPONE SOME OF THE ORIGINALLY PLANNED S

Last Chance For Cheap Tickets to River City Rockfest [VIDEOS]

gonzo — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:19:37 +0000

With most of the major rock festivals a very expensive flight away, it’s good to see Texas get back in the festival business (anyone remember Texas Jam?). It’s definitely a road trip away (but look at it this way – no TSA body cavity search, and you won’t need a rental car), but the new [...]

Deftones' Chi Cheng Dies: Rockers Pay Tribute

Chad Childers — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:13:23 +0000

The music world has lost one of its most talented performers as Deftones bassist Chi Cheng sadly passed away Saturday (April 13) at the age of 42. Cheng had been in a coma following a serious auto accident in 2008 and had been in a semi-conscious state for periods ever since.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies at 42

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:39:07 +0000

It is with true sadness that we report that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng passed away early Saturday morning (April 13) after a four-year battle to survive following a car crash in 2008. The 42-year-old musician had spent most of the time since the accident in a coma, briefly showing signs of consciousness on a couple [...]

Five Finger Death Punch Mixing New Album, Tease Special Guests

Chad Childers — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:38:17 +0000

Five Finger Death Punch are moving closer to completing their next album. In a new Facebook posting, the band reveals that they've finished recording the effort and are now in the mixing process.