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Scott Weiland’s bassist acquitted on drug charges

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 21, 2015 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

After some weeks from Scott Weiland’s death, many things have occurred, including the arrest of The Wildabouts’ bassist Tommy Black for drug possession after the police found cocaine on the tour bus the day Weiland was found dead. Last week, the toxicology...

Melechesh frontman speaks about arrest in Jerusalem

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 16, 2015 | Legal Woes, News

A lot of things happen at the end of the year and it’s easy to miss some of them with the hype of the holidays and top 10 lists floating around but, apparently, Melechesh singer Ashmedi was arrested in Jerusalem a few weeks ago and just released a statement...

Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger sued over a $13M claim

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 11, 2015 | Legal Woes, News

The world is cruel and relentless and when you become its target, it will make sure you get all the hell it has but don’t worry, we’re talking about Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger so you can rest easy. A few months ago, the world skipped a heartbeat when...

Cocaine found in Scott Weiland’s tour bus, bassist arrested for possession

by Zach Shaw | Dec 5, 2015 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

Specifics about Scott Weiland’s death are still being pieced together. However, a few hours after news broke yesterday of the former Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver’s passing, reports started to surface that Bloomington, Minn., police found a small amount of...

Suits bloody suits: Max Cavalera paying ex-sister-in-law for slander in book

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 10, 2015 | Legal Woes, News

We all know that the relations aren’t the best with Soulfly singer Max Cavalera and that of his former band, Sepultura. And while both Sepultura and Max’s projects are doing fine without each other, there’s still a decent amount of resentment among...

Earache takes down digital Decapitated albums

by Seth Werkheiser | Aug 26, 2015 | Digital Media, Legal Woes, News

Decapitated signed with Earache way back in 1999, releasing four albums with the label, the most recent being Organic Hallucinosis in 2006. The band then signed to Nuclear Blast in 2007, before the tragic tour bus accident that took the life of drummer Witold...
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The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record
The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record

The overall seventeenth, self-titled album marks the beginning of the end for Megadeth. Dave Mustaine deserves credit. That part isn't up for debate. Getting kicked out of Metallica, starting over, and building Megadeth into one of the defining bands of American...

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Rush Announce Super Deluxe Grace Under Pressure Reissues
Rush Announce Super Deluxe Grace Under Pressure Reissues

Rush will release Super Deluxe editions of Grace Under Pressure, arriving March 13, 2026, via UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records. The 1984 album, has been fully revisited with multiple new configurations, including Super Deluxe box sets on CD, LP, Blu-ray, and digital...

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Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”
Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”

Myrkur has unveiled a new single, “Touch My Love And Die,” which will be performed at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix on February 14. The winner of the competition will go on to represent Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The track is a dark, cinematic ballad that...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To start September, we will see new music from the likes of The London Suede, Glenn Hughes, Blessthefall and Primal Fear, as well as the...

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