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Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe: Lars Ulrich Was Right To Go After Napster
If there ever was a time when 140 character nature of tweets were a hindrance, it’s now. Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe used his Twitter feed to speak his mind quite vociferously and at great length about SOPA, which is the Stop Online Piracy Act. He made a lot of valid points and we give him credit for not getting frustrated at Twitter character limits to keep going! Because like a mad ‘n’ metallic Energizer bunny, that’s just what he did!
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Metallica Share Video Footage of Third Anniversary Show
Metallica may have held four anniversary shows in San Francisco specifically for fan club members earlier this month, but the Four Horsemen are certainly doing their part to engage non fan club members by sharing bits and pieces of the shows. That way, the rest of their massive global fan base can feel a part of the fun. The band has now shared 30 minutes of video footage from the Dec. 9 show, the third of the the four gigs..
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Members of Pantera, Shinedown, Papa Roach + More Remember Avenged Sevenfold’s The Rev
Dec. 28 marks the second anniversary of the death of Avenged Sevenfold drummer The Rev. The stickman, born James Sullivan, died at the age of 28, due to an accidental overdose of a mixture of prescription drugs. An enlarged heart was suggested as another thing that could have factored into the kit minder’s tragic and untimely death.
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The Osbournes’ Chihuahua Passes Away on Christmas Day
First, Black Sabbath’s reunion pre-empted the family’s planned Thanksgiving Day festivities. Then, on Christmas, Ozzy and his brood had to deal with the loss of their beloved Chihuahua, named Martin. The 14-year-old pooch passed on Dec. 25.
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Disturbed’s David Draiman Hoping For Fatherhood in 2012
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Guns N’ Roses L.A. Concert Footage Posted Online
Got three hours to spare and consider yourself a diehard Guns N’ Roses fan? Great, then watch this professionally filmed fan footage of the band’s Los Angeles show, which took place on Dec. 21 at the famed Forum. The show was initially streamed online via iClips in pay-per-view fashion and has found its way online for your viewing pleasure.
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Woods of Ypres Frontman David Gold Killed in Car Accident
David Gold, the frontman for Canadian doom metal band Woods of Ypres, has died at the age of 31. Gold was killed in a car accident last night (Dec. 22) in the Canadian city of Barrie, Ontario.
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Ministry Ink International Distribution Deal
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Nikki Sixx: Motley Crue’s Las Vegas Residency Will Launch Biggest Years of Career
Nikki Sixx has gone on record to say that Motley Crue‘s residency in Las Vegas, which will launch in February and run for three weeks, is only scratching the surface of what he believes “will be the biggest probably four to five years of the band’s career.”
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Vince Neil Considering Split From Motley Crue After Las Vegas Residency
Things are thrilling in the Motley Crue camp, as the band gears up for the first-ever rock band residency in Las Vegas. However, despite all the hoopla and history making coinciding with the Feb. 3-19 stay in Sin City, singer Vince Neil said he is considering splitting from the band after the Vegas shows wrap.
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Bleeding Through Reveal Cover, Track Listing + Song From ‘The Great Fire’
Want to scare the little kids in the neighborhood? Then take a listen to Bleeding Through’s ‘Faith in Fire’ and crank your speakers to the highest possible level while near a window. That’s how terrifyi
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GWAR Cancel European Tour
The last quarter of 2011 hasn’t been so good for GWAR. Followng the untimely death of guitarist Cory Smoot, the band has been forced to cancel its European tour for matters unrelated.