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Man claims he invented the Ghost character of Papa Emeritus

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 16, 2017 | Updates

If the primary reason you like Ghost is the mystery of who the band is and the fun of their satanic schtick, then it hasn’t been a great couple of months for you. And now a man has come forward that said that he invented the character of Papa Emeritus. Initially...

Wendy Dio calls Gene Simmons ‘devil horns’ trademark attempt “disgusting”

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 15, 2017 | Updates

Is Gene Simmons a master troll, or is he really trying to trademark the ‘devil horns?’ Actually, that’s a trick question, since what the KISS bassist is really trying to patent is sign language for “I love you.” Regardless, the attention...

Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper book additional shows following leg amputation

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 15, 2017 | News, Touring, Updates

One could say, Steve Grimmett is the first heavy metal frontman with a metal prosthetic leg. Over the past few months, the singer has been adjusting rather well to his new limb following his amputation after a horrible foot and bone infection that surfaced during his...

Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook says he’s “liberated” as Zoltan explains Tilburg show

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 15, 2017 | Touring, Updates

Well, the press release has gone out, Tommy Vext is filling in for Ivan Moody in Five Finger Death Punch for the remainder of their European tour while the troubled frontman returns to rehab. Since then, several members of the band have spoken out via social media....

Tommy Vext to finish out Five Finger Death Punch European tour

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 14, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, Updates

On Monday, Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody proclaimed onstage that it was his last show with the band after a sloppy set that saw Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vest sing several songs filling in for the frontman. The next day, not only was a tour announced,...

Ghost’s Papa Emeritus to unmask himself for the first time on Swedish radio

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 14, 2017 | News, Updates

Ghost frontman Papa Emeritus/Tobias Forge is finally going to publicly unmask himself for the first time since the band’s formation, almost one decade ago. August 17th will mark his uncovering debut and it will take place on the Swedish radio channel Sommar i P1....

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