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Man Receives Beat Down After Kicking Snooki Look-Alike at Kansas City Rockfest
Remember that classic moment in ‘Jersey Shore’ where Snooki got decked in the face by some moron? Well, a copycat crime just occurred at Rockfest in Kansas City, as a Snooki doppleganger got her faced kicked in by a similar moron — only this time, the attacker got the hell beat out of him at the music festival, which was headlined by Slash, Shinedown and Five Finger Death Punch.
Soundgarden’s ‘Live to Rise’ Takes No. 1 Spot on Active Rock Airplay Chart
Soundgarden have roared back into the rock world with a vengeance. Not only will the band release a new album later this year, but the grunge goliaths recently hit fans with their first 100-percent new song in 16 years, ‘Live to Rise.’ Now, the track off the ‘Avengers Assemble’ compilation has taken over the No. 1 spot on the Active Rock airplay chart.
New Music Releases – June 2012
June 2012 is certain to be yet another month when some of this year’s most anticipated releases will be unleashed on your eager ears.
Bill Ward Officially Bows Out of Black Sabbath Reunion Shows
After an incredibly drawn out and heartbreaking process, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has announced to his fans that he will officially not be participating in the Sabbath reunion shows. The legendary drummer wrote a detailed explanation regarding his decision, adding, “I am sincerely passionate in my desire to play with the band, and I’m very, very sorry that it’s fallen to this.”
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Korn Guitarist Munky Open to Welcoming Back Brian ‘Head’ Welch to the Band
Brian ‘Head’ Welch joined Korn live onstage for the first time in seven years on May 5 — playing ‘Blind‘ with the band at the Carolina Rebellion festival in Rockingham, N.C. Now, it seems like a more permanent reunion may be a possibility. In a new interview, Korn guitarist James ‘Munky’ Shaffer revealed that he, and perhaps the entire band, is open to the idea.
Black Sabbath Greatest Hits CD Dropping in June
Black Sabbath are widely known as the godfathers of heavy metal. From the moment guitarist Tony Iommi began to play the diminished fifth in the legendary cut ‘Black Sabbath,’ rock music broke off into a new direction that has continued to evolve ever since. To celebrate metal titans Black Sabbath, a new compilation album, ‘Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath’ will be released in June.
Brian ‘Head’ Welch Goes In-Depth About Onstage Korn Reunion
The Carolina Rebellion festival was gifted with a special surprise this past Saturday (May 5). As Korn were about to blast into the signature track ‘Blind,’ former Korn guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch joined the band onstage for the first time since his departure seven years ago. Now, in a new interview with Welch, the guitarist tells the story of how the reunion came to be.
Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt: ‘I Split My Head Open Down to the Skullbone’
It’s been quite a media day for Opeth‘s Mikael Akerfeldt, with rumors of mysterious injuries flying around the Internet. Finally, after a ton of discussion, rumors and metalheads everywhere freaking out about the health of their metal hero, Akerfeldt himself has written a detailed and slightly hilarious post about his not-so-hilarious injury.
Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt Not in Car Accident, Suffers Head Injury on Tour Bus
After initial reports earlier today that Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt broke his arm in a car accident, it turns out that the singer-guitarist missed the band’s show last night (May 7) in St. Paul, Minn., after bumping his head while on his tour bus. However, the injury was severe enough to result in a hospital visit, eight stitches and a nasty headache.
Opeth Frontman Mikael Akerfeldt Hospitalized After Car Accident
Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt was rushed to the hospital last night (May 7) after a car accident in Maplewood, Minn., prior to the band’s scheduled show with Mastodon and Ghost. Details on his condition at the moment are scarce, but Akerfeldt is said to have suffered a broken arm in the wreck.
Korn Release ‘Way Too Far’ Music Video
Korn have just released an official music video for ‘Way Too Far’ from their dubstep-infused album ‘The Path of Totality.’ The track, which features contributions from electronic artists 12th Planet, Flinch and Downlink, portrays Korn racing cars, jamming in their practice room and… getting face tattoos?
First Pictures of Ozzy Osbourne’s New Granddaughter Pearl Unveiled
Ozzy Osbourne became a grandparent again last month as his son Jack and his fiancee Lisa Stelly welcomed their first daughter, Pearl, into the world on April 14. As the media hustle for the first baby pictures has finally ended, Hello! Magazine was the first to publish a photo of Pearl, along with Jack, Lisa and Ozzy’s wife Sharon.