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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=11827 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:00:56 -0400 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:05:10 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=11827 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets-singer-ian-watkins-dies-after-being-attacked-in-prison-aged-48 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets-singer-ian-watkins-dies-after-being-attacked-in-prison-aged-48 Music News: "It was a horrific scene, with blood everywhere and alarms and sirens going off."]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:00:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_bassist_speaks_up_on_how_ian_watkins_crimes_affected_him__accusations_that_he_knew_what_was_happening.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_bassist_speaks_up_on_how_ian_watkins_crimes_affected_him__accusations_that_he_knew_what_was_happening.html Music News: Stuart Richardson also explains why the band's remaining members moved on with another project so quickly.]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:39:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/ex-lostprophets_singer_ian_watkins_is_apparently_teasing_new_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/ex-lostprophets_singer_ian_watkins_is_apparently_teasing_new_music.html New Releases: As widely reported, Ian was sentenced to 35 years in jail for sexually assaulting babies.]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:17:59 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_members_could_have_been_groomed_by_ian_watkins_says_child_abuse_expert.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_members_could_have_been_groomed_by_ian_watkins_says_child_abuse_expert.html Music News: NSPCC says that the band could have been convinced into believing the former frontman was innocent.]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:57:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_band_could_never_have_continued_with_delusional_watkins.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_band_could_never_have_continued_with_delusional_watkins.html Music News: Guitarist notes that the singer couldn’t read the mood of the band.]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:27:10 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_lostprophets_members_thank_fans_for_sticking_with_us_at_first_gig_as_no_devotion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_lostprophets_members_thank_fans_for_sticking_with_us_at_first_gig_as_no_devotion.html Music News: 'It is obvious that the easier path would have been to slink into the shadows', guitarist Richard Oliver wrote on Instagram.]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:05:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_appeal_to_shorten_prison_term_is_rejected.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_appeal_to_shorten_prison_term_is_rejected.html Music News: Lostprophets man's case to be heard in Cardiff.]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:03:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_lostprophets_members_launch_new_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_lostprophets_members_launch_new_band.html Music News: No Devotion releases debut single.]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:51:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_former_lostprophets_bandmates_say_they_have_no_interest_in_ever_speaking_to_him_again.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_former_lostprophets_bandmates_say_they_have_no_interest_in_ever_speaking_to_him_again.html Music News: The frontman is serving a 29 year jail term for serious child sex offences.]]> Tue, 27 May 2014 08:44:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/did_watkins_star_status_help_with_abuse_rampage.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/did_watkins_star_status_help_with_abuse_rampage.html Music News: Police probe into why disgraced Lostprophets singer was not caught sooner.]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 14:37:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_members_form_new_band_with_former_thursday_singer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_members_form_new_band_with_former_thursday_singer.html Music News: "I want to be a part of their second chance," Geoff Rickly explains.]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:43:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ian_watkins_ex-girlfriend_charged_with_possession_and_distribution_of_child_pornography.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ian_watkins_ex-girlfriend_charged_with_possession_and_distribution_of_child_pornography.html Wtf?: Ex-girlfriend claimed warning police about Watkins' pedophilia years ago.]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:32:41 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_appealing_against_jail_sentence_length_reportedly_believes_being_the_victim.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_appealing_against_jail_sentence_length_reportedly_believes_being_the_victim.html Music News: Convicted pedophile claims his 35-year prison sentence is too high.]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:41:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_jailed_for_35_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_jailed_for_35_years.html Music News: The disgraced Lostprophets singer showed no remorse as he was sentenced, despite reports that more victims could emerge from the investigation.]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2013 06:43:52 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ian_watkins_earned_over_160000_in_royalties_since_child_sex_arrest.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ian_watkins_earned_over_160000_in_royalties_since_child_sex_arrest.html Wtf?: Pedophile singer getting "a big cut" for Lostprophets airplay.]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:43:24 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_condemn_ian_watkins_this_will_haunt_us_for_the_rest_of_our_lives.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_condemn_ian_watkins_this_will_haunt_us_for_the_rest_of_our_lives.html Music News: Meanwhile, a group of hardcore fans declares "support until the end" for singer.]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:07:24 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_albums_removed_from_sale_by_hmv.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_albums_removed_from_sale_by_hmv.html Music News: Meanwhile, Watkins case policeman put under investigation for "gross misconduct."]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:55:59 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ian_watkinss_ex-girlfriend_repeatedly_warned_police_about_singers_pedophilia_for_four_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ian_watkinss_ex-girlfriend_repeatedly_warned_police_about_singers_pedophilia_for_four_years.html Wtf?: Watkin's parents left in state of shock.]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:01:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/disturbing_ian_watkins_trial_details_surface_singer_sexually_touched_had_sex_with_and_urinated_on_children.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/disturbing_ian_watkins_trial_details_surface_singer_sexually_touched_had_sex_with_and_urinated_on_children.html Music News: Attention, the following text may be shocking!]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:19:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/anthrax_writing_and_demoing_new_album_charlie_benante_confirms.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/anthrax_writing_and_demoing_new_album_charlie_benante_confirms.html Music News: Video of drummer jamming new fills also surfaces online.]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:48:06 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_frontman_is_guilty_of_attempted_baby_rape.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_frontman_is_guilty_of_attempted_baby_rape.html Music News: Ian Watkins pleads guilty to child sex offenses.]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:09:00 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_split_following_singers_sex_charges.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_split_following_singers_sex_charges.html Music News: The band have finally called it a day, almost one year after singer Ian Watkins was arrested on sexual offences against children.]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2013 09:02:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_placed_on_suicide_watch.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_placed_on_suicide_watch.html Music News: The Lostprophets singer who has been charged with 23 sex offences could be checked into a psychiatric ward, according to a new court hearing.]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:18:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_frontman_ian_watkins_child_abuse_trial_announced_for_november.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_frontman_ian_watkins_child_abuse_trial_announced_for_november.html Music News: The 35-year-old singer's trial will begin on November 25 and is likely to last about a month.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:34:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_denies_baby_rape_charges.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_denies_baby_rape_charges.html Music News: The Lostprophets frontman has vowed to clear his name for 24 shocking sex offences which he denies.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:27:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_denies_child_rape_charges.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_watkins_denies_child_rape_charges.html Music News: The Losprophets singer appeared in court yesterday and "furiously denied" all charges relating to his arrest for alleged child sex offences.]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:22:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/police_to_be_investigated_over_speed_of_ian_watkins_arrest.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/police_to_be_investigated_over_speed_of_ian_watkins_arrest.html Music News: Concerns have been raised that police didn't act fast enough on tips related to Lostprophets' singer Ian Watkins, who is being charged with conspiracy to *** a one-year-old baby.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:12:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/funeral_for_a_friend_singer_comments_on_ian_watkins_allegations.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/funeral_for_a_friend_singer_comments_on_ian_watkins_allegations.html Wtf?: Matt Davies had no idea that his friend in Lostprophets would be charged with conspiring to *** a one year old, but wants to think people are innocent until proven guilty.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:54:59 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/lostprophets_ian_watkins_remanded_in_custody_until_march_over_alleged_child_sex_offences.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/lostprophets_ian_watkins_remanded_in_custody_until_march_over_alleged_child_sex_offences.html Wtf?: Lostprophets singer, Ian Watkins, has reappeared before court on December 31 on alleged child sex offence charges, including conspiracy to *** a one-year-old girl.]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:43:21 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_singer_on_conspiracy_to_rape_one-year-old_charge.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lostprophets_singer_on_conspiracy_to_rape_one-year-old_charge.html Music News: Details of the shocking accusations against Ian Watkins emerged in court yesterday, where he was also charged with making indecent images and possessing "extreme" animal pornography.]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:05:10 -0500