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Alice in Chains Singer: 'There's a Lot of Differences Between My Voice and Layne's'
"He was really great in his own way," says the group's current vocalist William DuVall.

POSTED: 05/17/2013 - 10:58 am

 
Ronnie James Dio's Widow Posts Tribute on 3rd Anniversary of Death
Even the most hardened hearts will melt when they see the words Dio's wife Wendy posted in memory of her late husband.

POSTED: 05/17/2013 - 10:58 am

 
Opeth: 'A Lot of the Fans Aren't Quite Open Minded'
Guitarist Fredrik Akesson calls the fans unreceptive while discussing the group’s latest release and musical diversity.

POSTED: 05/17/2013 - 10:58 am

 
NIN Bassist Quits Ahead of 'Intense' Tour Schedule
Eric Avery wants to call it a day before hitting the road for 18 months and quitting halfway.

POSTED: 05/17/2013 - 03:38 am

 
Rob Halford: 'When Metal Has Been Blamed for Violence, It's Only Happened in the US'
Judas Priest frontman states that metal remained the same while culture changed.

POSTED: 05/16/2013 - 12:13 pm

 
Official Jeff Hanneman Memorial in LA Announced
Fans are welcome to the memorial event at 3:30pm in LA next Thursday - see the full details here.

POSTED: 05/16/2013 - 12:12 pm

 
Randy Blythe's Emotional Plea to Metal Fans
The Lamb of God frontman writes a gripping open letter to the metal community urging them to learn from the events that put him in a Prague prison last year.

POSTED: 05/16/2013 - 12:12 pm

 
Puddle of Mudd's Frontman Arrested for Domestic Violence
Wes Scantlin allegedly arrnged a fight with his wife.

POSTED: 05/15/2013 - 11:40 am

 
Phil Anselmo Calls Chris Cornell 'The Best Modern-Day Rock Vocalist'
Former Pantera singer compares Cornell's creativity to late Freddie Mercury and iconic frontman Paul Rodgers.

POSTED: 05/14/2013 - 11:20 am

 
Layne Staley's Mother Sues Alice in Chains
She wants a cut of the band's future royalties, but they say she should only earn on what her son co-wrote.

POSTED: 05/14/2013 - 11:20 am

 
Bon Scott Statue Plan for Birthplace
AC/DC fans collect funds to create a statue to hard rock icons former frontman.

POSTED: 05/14/2013 - 11:19 am

 
Tim Lambesis Pleads 'Not Guilty,' Bail Officially Set at $3 Million
Meanwhile, the band reacts: "There are many unanswered questions." "He has become obsessed with bodybuilding," the wife said.

POSTED: 05/13/2013 - 11:52 am

 
Tim Lambesis Was Set Up, Claims Defendant Attorney
As I Lay Dying frontman could be a victim of a police snitch, says attorney Anthony Salerno.

POSTED: 05/13/2013 - 03:54 am

 
Controversial David Bowie Video Reinstated on YouTube
Church figures also hit out at singer.

POSTED: 05/10/2013 - 10:37 am

 
Courtney Love Retires Hole
Singer will tour under her own name in June.

POSTED: 05/10/2013 - 10:36 am

 
Watch the New Deftones Video for 'Swerve City'
A model rides through the hot desert on a horse in the video, if you really want to know.

POSTED: 05/10/2013 - 10:36 am

 
Slayer Issue Official Statement on Jeff Hanneman's Death
The guitarist's cause of death reveals a secret alcohol problem. In this statement, his former bandmate share their closest memories of him.

POSTED: 05/10/2013 - 10:35 am

 
HIM Unveil 'All Lips Go Blue' Music Video
The song is featured on the band's newest album "Tears on Tape."

POSTED: 05/09/2013 - 06:38 am

 
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Premiere 'Mosquito' Video
The promo video was directed by B. Shimbe Shim.

POSTED: 05/09/2013 - 06:32 am

 
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Premiere 'Mermaids' Music Video
Video for the third single from "Push the Sky Away" features the band's perfromance at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.

POSTED: 05/09/2013 - 06:25 am

 
Great White: 'Shotgun Willie's' Video Released
Classic rockers Great White took a different approach for their new video: they let their audience helm the clip.

POSTED: 05/09/2013 - 06:23 am

 
Divinyls Lead Singer Chrissy Amphlett Dies at 53
Chrissy Amphlett, the lead singer of the Australian rock band Divinyls, died at her home in New York City on Sunday. She was 53 years old.

POSTED: 05/08/2013 - 10:53 am

 
Lombardo One Day Before Hanneman's Passing: 'What if One of Us Was Dead?'
Founding Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo asked the question one day before guitarist Jeff Hanneman died of liver failure last week.

POSTED: 05/08/2013 - 10:53 am

 
As I Lay Dying Frontman Tim Lambesis Arrested in Murder-For-Hire Plot
Police say Lambesis sought the help of an undercover detective to have his estranged wife killed.

POSTED: 05/08/2013 - 10:52 am

 
Paul McCartney Premiered Set of Beatles' Rarities in Brazil
Singer makes live debut of several classic tracks

POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 10:18 am

 
STP and GN'R Members Joining Forces For a MusiCares Benefit Performance
Three of the remaining Stone Temple Pilots members set to share the stage with Slash and Duff McKagan for a MusiCares MAP Fund benefit show.

POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 10:18 am

 
Lars Ulrich Considers 'Load' and 'Reload' 'Creatively On Par' With Every Other Metallica Record
"I'm very proud of those records," the drummer says.

POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 10:17 am

 
Half of The Smiths Reform in Brooklyn
Members of the Smiths performed on stage to play "How Soon is Now?" on Friday - watch their stunning performance here.

POSTED: 05/06/2013 - 11:11 am

 
Ozzy: 'Bill Ward Wasn't Fit Enough for Reunion'
The real reason that Bill Ward was offered a poor contract for the Black Sabbath reunion has been revealed: his memory and fitness wasn't good enough.

POSTED: 05/06/2013 - 11:11 am

 
HIM Cancel Shows Due to Ville Valo's Illness
North American fans have a bit to wait for frontman's recovery.

POSTED: 05/06/2013 - 11:11 am

 
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