Chad Childers

Leland Cobain, the grandfather of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, has passed away at the age of 89. According to GrungeReport.net, the elder Cobain died in Montesano, Wash., on Wednesday (May 29).

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Sepultura are ready to strap on the instruments once more to record their 13th studio album. Guitarist Andreas Kisser has unveiled a few more details about the upcoming release in his recent journal posting, plus he hit on a few other key things going on in the band's life.

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Killswitch Engage are kicking off their 'Disarm the Descent' tour tomorrow (May 30) at the Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, Okla., and they intend to do something for those affected by the recent tornados that ravaged the state. The group has announced that they are donating a portion of proceeds from the night's ticket sales to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

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P.O.D. and Flyleaf will hook up to rock stages across North America this summer. The two acts have just announced a monthlong co-headlining tour that will take them all over the U.S. beginning July 13 in Kenosha, Wis.

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There may be no one as inventive as Motley Crue's Tommy Lee when it comes to setting his drumkit in motion. His drum rollercoaster has thrilled audiences around the world during the band's most recent tour cycle, but Lee is ready to move on to something different.

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Stone Temple Pilots took legal action against their former frontman Scott Weiland on Friday (May 24) and now additional details of the suit have come to light. The group claimed that Weiland attempted to sabotage their 20th Anniversary tour as well as their plans to continue their livelihood with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as their frontman and they've asked for a court ruling to stop Weiland's interference with their career.

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It's Memorial Day, a day when the United States as a nation reflects on the military personnel who've lost their lives fighting for their country. What began a Decoration Day after the Civil War to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives in battle has since been expanded and renamed to address all Americans who have died during military service.

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Alice in Chains have done plenty of press leading up to the release this week of 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' album, but now it's your turn to ask the questions you want answered. The band has revealed plans to take part in Reddit's IAmA online question and answer session.

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Linkin Park are one of the best in rock when it comes to breaking down that barrier between band and fan. The group has kept their LP Underground fan club thriving over the years with their frequent participation and dedication to building their fan base. One of the events that's helped foster that good will is the band's LPU summits, fan gatherings that take place all over the world with plenty of incentives for those in attendance. The group just revealed that the next one will take place in Hong Kong on Aug. 15.

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Earlier this year Ozzy Osbourne made the revelation that he had relapsed with drugs and alcohol and offered an apology to his family, friends and the fans for his actions. His wife Sharon Osbourne later revealed that she was "devastated" by Osbourne's actions and that she intended to support Osbourne despite her unhappiness about the situation. In the period since the revelation, the singer has been doing his best to make amends and has maintained his sobriety.

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Those who follow Device and Disturbed frontman David Draiman know that the rocker is well-studied on his Jewish history. Now he's using his celebrity to help bring the story of holocaust survivor Leah Johnson to a wider audience.

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If you caught In Flames at Rock on the Range last weekend, that memory will have to last you a while. Guitarist Bjorn Gelotte confirmed in an interview with KQXR 100.3 The X Rocks from Boise, Idaho that the group is taking some significant time away from the road to work on their next disc.

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