Although he somehow kept it under wraps for nearly a month, it was discovered that Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested after police discovered narcotics on him. Things seem to be spiraling out of ‘Control’ for Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin. A couple of months ago we reported that Scantlin and his super-hot […]

Acoustic comedy-metal titans TENACIOUS D are set to release their first album since 2006. Singer-guitarists Jack Black and Kyle Gass have announced that Rise of the Fenix is due to come out in May, according to NME. The record will be the D’s third album, following The Pick of Destiny in ’06 and the group’s self-titled […]

A week ago, we reported that Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante left the band’s tour to be with his terminally ill mother. Today, Benante informed fans that his mother passed away. The stickman wrote a tribute to his mom on his official website and also noted that he would return to Anthrax’s lineup for their New […]

SLAYER in 2008 joined forces with O’Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets that feature the band’s distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets launched under the name of RockHard, and were sold at all Cycle Gear locations and at finer motorcycle dealerships […]

ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank is almost finished with his second solo album, the follow-up record to the highly successful debut from 2009, ‘Loyal To None’. Herman started working in the studio on ‘Kings Call’ in December 2011. This new record will include 12 or 13 songs in his typical melodic and heavy metal style and a […]

Logan Plant, 33, son of LED ZEPPELIN’s Robert Plant, Marlon Brando’s grandson Tuki Brando, 21, Ethan Peck, 25, grandson of Gregory Peck are the stars of the new Mr Porter campaign going live on Tuesday. According to the brand, the new set of bold young men ‘have truly inherited a bit of myth and swagger […]

Frontman with Fun Lovin’ Criminals and BBC 6Music radio DJ Huey Morgan will play his debut solo show next week in London. Morgan will perform at O2 Academy 2 Islington on February 10. He took to Twitter to announce the news, writing: “Is doing my FIRST ever solo show @ the Academy 2 Islington on […]

METALLICA  are tantalizing fans with a new video clip that promises a big announcement from the band this coming Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11AM PT. What can it be? Another collaborative album with Lou Reed? We don’t think so! Whatever it is, it seems to be geared toward a big concert announcement. The 34-second ‘Save […]

Actor Ben Gazzara has died aged 81. The New York-born performer, known for his portrayal of brooding tough guys, was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and passed away on Friday (Feb 3) at Bellevue Hospital Centre, New York, with members of his family at his side. His career began on stage in the 1950s, and went […]

Yesterday, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward posted a message via his official website, stating: “At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a “signable” contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and […]