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Megadeth cancel shows after David Ellefson’s brother dies

by Matt Brown | May 22, 2014 | Sad News

Some sad news to report: all of Megadeth’s gigs planned for the next month have been cancelled following the death of bassist David Ellefson’s brother. The band has posted the following statement to Facebook: “Megadeth has canceled immediate tour plans as...

Webster Hall: Fan died exiting venue, not stage diving

by Bram Teitelman | May 5, 2014 | News, Sad News, Updates

In the wake of the death of a Miss May I fan at Saturday’s show at the Studio at Webster Hall, the venue is claiming that Alberto Scott died not while stage diving, but while exiting the venue. Brooklyn Vegan cites the club as saying “The patron in...

Fan dies after stage diving at Miss May I show in New York City

by Matt Brown | May 4, 2014 | News, Sad News

There has been a report that last night, May 3, during a Miss May I show at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City, a fan died after the crowd failed to catch him while stage diving. The fan, currently only identified as Alberto, suffered major head injuries...

Kid who jammed with Phil Anselmo passes away

by Matt Brown | Apr 30, 2014 | In Memoriam, Sad News

When Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals went on tour last summer, they picked up an extra guitarist to perform a song with them at a show in Tulsa, OK. Through the Make-A-Wish foundation, a young metalhead named Peyton got the chance to get up onstage and play the...

Man Dies After Stage Dive At Suicidal Tendencies Show In Switzerland

by Matt Brown | Jan 28, 2014 | News, Sad News

This sounds unsettlingly familiar. According to a Swiss newspaper, a 28-year old man died last week at a Suicidal Tendencies show in Switzerland. The head of the venue, Pipo Kofmehl, commented on the incident: “Unfortunately, crowd members failed to properly...

Black metal frontman allegedly murdered for not embracing Satan enough

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 13, 2014 | Crime, News, Sad News

Thai black metal band Surrender of Divinity might not be a household name in America, but they’re certainly in the news, and for all the worst reasons. According to the Bangkok Post, frontman Samong Traisattha was stabbed to death last Wednesday (8), in his...
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Amorphis unveil new single “Light and Shadow” from upcoming album ‘Borderland’
Amorphis unveil new single “Light and Shadow” from upcoming album ‘Borderland’

Finnish metal legends Amorphis have released “Light and Shadow,” the first single from their forthcoming 15th studio album, Borderland, scheduled to arrive on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Borderland was recorded at Hansen Studios and features artwork...

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Before the Dawn share “Stellar Effect” video; new album arriving in September
Before the Dawn share “Stellar Effect” video; new album arriving in September

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Before the Dawn will release their new album Cold Flare Eternal, on September 5 via Reaper Entertainment. The band has unveiled a video for their latest single, "Stellar Effect." Following 2023's Stormbringers, the new album...

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Mötley Crüe recruit Dolly Parton for reimagined “Home Sweet Home”
Mötley Crüe recruit Dolly Parton for reimagined “Home Sweet Home”

Mötley Crüe have announced From The Beginning, an extensive compilation scheduled to arrive on September 12 via BMG. The release features a newly reimagined version of the band's 1985 hit “Home Sweet Home” as a heartfelt duet with country icon Dolly Parton, out now. A...

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New & Noteworthy: April 23rd, 2021 – Paint The Sky With New Music

New & Noteworthy: April 23rd, 2021 – Paint The Sky With New Music

  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the posthumous release from Alexi Laiho's Bodom After Midnight, a live Motorhead album, and a couple more!...

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New & Noteworthy: April 16th, 2021 –The New Music at Garden’s Gate

New & Noteworthy: April 16th, 2021 –The New Music at Garden’s Gate

  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a new solo release from Cannibal Corpse, Liquid Tension Experiment, Greta Van Fleet, and more! For last week's...

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New & Noteworthy: March 26th, 2021 – The Bitter New Music

New & Noteworthy: March 26th, 2021 – The Bitter New Music

  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a new solo release from Evanescensce, the end of a hiatus for Genghis Tron, and more! For last week's...

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