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Iowa Doctor Charged With Unintentionally Causing Death of Slipknot’s Paul Gray
Two years after the tragic passing of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, a major development related to his death has surfaced in the case of a Des Moines, Iowa, doctor charged today (Sept. 5) for involuntary manslaughter. Physician Daniel Baldi was busted for over-prescribing narcotic painkillers to his patients, with one of the eight victims being revealed as Paul Gray.

Papa Roach Unleash ‘Still Swingin’ Video as Jacoby Shaddix Recovers From Vocal Surgery
While frontman Jacoby Shaddix recovers from vocal surgery, Papa Roach have unleashed the video for ‘Still Swingin,’ the first single off their upcoming album ‘The Connection’ (due Oct. 2).

Mark Tremonti Dishes on New Solo Project, Metal Influences + More
As a member of both Creed and Alter Bridge, guitarist Mark Tremonti has established himself as a well-respected member of the rock community. Now, the axeman is stepping up to the mic as frontman of his own project, simply called Tremonti, releasing the album ‘All I Was’ in July.

Steel Panther Bring the Metal to Montreal – Exclusive Photos
Steel Panther brought their debauchery, X-rated humor and hair-metal mastery to Montreal, Canada, on Friday night (Aug. 10), which was the eve of the city’s Heavy MTL festival. From singer Michael Starr and guitarist Satchel trading stories of bizarre backstage sexual exploits to bassist Lexxi Foxx taking time out throughout the set to make sure his hair was just perfect, the show provided nonstop

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Issues Official Statement on Czech Imprisonment
On Thursday, Aug. 2, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was released from a Czech prison after being incarcerated for five weeks on charges of manslaughter stemming from a 2010 incident. Blythe was accused of contributing to the death of a 19-year-old fan who was allegedly tossed from the stage at a Lamb of God concert.

Lamb of God Vocalist Randy Blythe Released From Czech Jail, Returns Home to United States
After more than a month of incarceration, Randy Blythe was released from a Czech prison on Thursday (Aug. 2), according to the Czech news site Blesk.cz. The Lamb of God frontman is reported to have boarded a flight at 1PM Czech time today (Aug. 3), and is expected to arrive in New York this afternoon.

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Team Up for 2012 Twins of Evil Tour
In what will surely be one of the most anticipated rock tours of the year, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are teaming up for a co-headlining trek dubbed the Twins of Evil Tour.

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Passes Out Onstage at Dallas Mayhem Gig
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor had a scare last night (July 10) when he passed out near the end of the band’s performance at the Dallas, Texas, stop of the Mayhem Festival tour. Thankfully, the vocalist is OK, and will be back in action for the next Mayhem gig near Houston tonight (July 11).

In This Moment, ‘Blood’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
In This Moment will be unleashing their fourth studio album, ‘Blood,’ on Aug. 14 via Century Media Records, and Loudwire is proud to present the exclusive premiere of the dynamic music video for the disc’s title track.

Slipknot Guitarist Jim Root Misses Mayhem Festival Kickoff Due To Burst Appendix
Slipknot announced today (June 30) that guitarist Jim Root is missing tonight’s kickoff show of the band’s headlining stint on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour because of a burst appendix that “could have been life threatening.”

Rock City Angels Singer Bobby Durango Dies
Bobby Durango, the lead singer of the hair metal / glam rock band the Rock City Angels, has passed away, according to a new post on the band’s Facebook page.

Rockers Honor Memorial Day Via Twitter
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Today (May 28, 2012) marks Memorial Day, during which we remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Among those paying tribute to America's fallen soldiers are rock acts such as Shinedown, Tommy Lee and Slash. Th
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