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Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) found guilty of possessing phone in prison

Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) found guilty of possessing phone in prison

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 9, 2019 | News

After a five-day trial, the verdict is in: Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) has been found guilty of having a mobile phone while in HM Prison Wakefield in Wakefield, England. Despite his efforts, citing how the 8cm long GT Star device found in his ass after a strip...
Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) found guilty of possessing phone in prison

Ex-Lostprophets frontman refuses to name prisoners who gave him contraband cell phone

by Elise Yablon | Aug 8, 2019 | News

Earlier this week, ex-Lost Prophets frontman Ian Watkins went on trial for having a cell phone in prison, telling the court that the phone found in his ass didn’t belong to him. Now, he is refusing to tell the court who the phone actually belonged to. Watkins,...
Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) found guilty of possessing phone in prison

Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) denies phone found in his ass belongs to him

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 6, 2019 | News

Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets frontman) concealed a cell phone in order to contact a woman illegally in prison. This past March, Watkins plead not guilty to, “one count of possessing an unauthorized item in prison” as he was then scheduled to stand trial for yesterday...
Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets) found guilty of possessing phone in prison

Paedophile & ex-Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins denies possessing a cell phone in prison

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 13, 2019 | News

According to the BBC, Ian Watkins has been charged with possessing a cell phone in prison at HMP Wakefield. The former Lostprophets singer is currently serving a 35-year sentence after pleading guilty of 13 child sex offenses, including an attempted rape of a baby....
Toddler taken into care after Ian Watkins grooms 21-year-old mother

Toddler taken into care after Ian Watkins grooms 21-year-old mother

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 9, 2017 | News

Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins is currently spending 35-years in prison after pleading guilty of 13 child sex offenses, including an attempted rape of a baby. Despite having over 30 years left, it doesn’t look like a jail cell has helped the singer learn...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

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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. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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