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Five Finger Death Punch former drummer sworn in as police officer
Former Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer has been working toward a career in law enforcement since he stepped down from the band last year. At the time, Spencer cited injuries and surgeries brought on by drumming as his reason for stepping down. Read more: Steven Spielberg developing horror series you can only watch […]
All That Remains guitarist's "suspicious" death remains unsolved
The death of All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert was extremely suspicious and more than six months later remains unsolved. According to the Hartford Courant, the case has not seen any progress and a Superior Court judge has dismissed the foreclosure case on his home. Read More: Kellin Quinn, YULTRON drop upbeat electronic collab “The Bottom” As previously reported, Herbert was […]
“Satan” is the reason for homicide increase, according to Alabama police
According to Opp, Alabama police, the increase of county-wide homicides have risen due to Satan and citizens’ overall rejection of God. In a since-deleted Facebook post, the police department discussed the five murders that the county faced in 2018 and linked them to people of non-Christian faith. Read more: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ theory suggests one major […]
Ataris frontman’s van hit by car evading police
On Monday night, the Ataris frontman Kris Roe was innocently involved in a high-speed police chase. As a reportedly stolen Dodge Charger sped around Hollywood, it struck the frontman’s van head-on during a police pursuit. In the process of the crash, Roe’s 10-ton van was sent into the parking lane. Additionally, the impact sent Roe’s French […]
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien released from jail
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien was released from jail last Friday, Dec. 14, after being arrested on burglary and assault charges following a home invasion and police encounter precipitated by a massive fire in the musician’s home. O’Brien posted bond of $50,000, per Theprp.com. He’s charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, which carried a […]
Jailed Cannibal Corpse guitarist spoke of "rapture," had flamethrowers in home
More information is coming to light about Monday night’s arrest of Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien in Florida on charges of burglary and aggravated assault, the incident in question occurring as a fire broke out in O’Brien’s nearby home. Crews responded to reports of a fire in the Northdale suburb of Tampa just after 7 […]
Cannibal Corpse guitarist arrested for burglary, assault
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien was arrested on charges of burglary and aggravated assault on Monday in Tampa, Florida, after a massive fire broke out at the musician’s home, Metal Injection reports. O’Brien is currently being held without bail in Hillsborough County Jail, according to police records obtained by the Tampa Bay Times. O’Brien, 53, […]
Bangor, Maine police department issue statement after "arresting" Marilyn Manson
It looks like Marilyn Manson has had an eventful time during his tour with Rob Zombie. Read more: Watch Rob Zombie cover Eurythmics, Marilyn Manson hit “Sweet Dreams” Last week, we reported that due to an “unforeseen illness,” Manson was forced to cancel his show on Thursday (July 26.) After the unexpected cancellation, tourmate Rob Zombie seemingly […]
Group of metalheads mistaken for suicide cult, "rescued" by police
[Photo by: Pexels] A gathering of metal music lovers in Scotland was recently mistaken for a suicide cult and reportedly “rescued” by police after their group was erroneously linked with a possible kidnapping by a passerby, as covered by the NME. Read more: The album cover that's flipping metalheads out A “full-scale rescue operation” was launched […]
Hundreds of people line up to donate blood following Las Vegas mass shooting
[Photo by: @LasVegas51s/Twitter] In the wake of the tragic mass shooting that occurred last night, Las Vegas residents are lining up en masse to donate blood for the victims. As previously reported, last night a single shooter opened fire from the 32nd floor of Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino at 10:08 p.m. as country […]
Hundreds of people line up to donate blood following Las Vegas mass shooting
[Photo by: @LasVegas51s/Twitter] In the wake of the tragic mass shooting that occurred last night, Las Vegas residents are lining up en masse to donate blood for the victims. Read more: 58 dead, more than 500 injured in mass shooting at Las Vegas music festival—UPDATED As previously reported, last night a single shooter opened fire from the […]
Musicians react to shooting at Las Vegas music festival
[Photo by: Clark County Nevada/Twitter] 50 people were killed and more than 400 injured when a reported lone gunman opened fire into an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas last evening, Oct. 1. The world has responded with heartbreak as the events unfolded, and musicians have shared their thoughts and love while mourning with those […]
59 dead, more than 500 injured in mass shooting at Las Vegas music festival—UPDATED
[Photo by: Rosa Hwang/Twitter] What we know so far: —59 people were killed and 527 injured at a country music festival in Las Vegas, NV. —A reported lone gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, opened fire from the 32nd floor of Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Sunday night. —Police say the gunman's motive is unclear, […]
Watch this police officer spontaneously jam with a local garage metal band
When the cops show up to your metal band’s rehearsal session, nine times out of ten they’re coming to shut down your fun. But that wasn’t the case for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Miguel Garcia Jr., who ended up dishing out the riffs instead of any tickets. After finishing up an investigation nearby in […]
UPDATE: 49 killed in deadliest mass shooting in US history at Orlando LGBT club
UPDATE 6/12/2016 3:39 p.m. EST U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, D-Florida, said the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a mass shooting at an Orlando LGBT nightclub that left 49 dead and 53 injured, the deadliest shooting in American history. The killer, Omar Mateen, called 911 moments before the attack and pledged his allegiance to Islamic State, […]
Police called to metal house show, tell band to keep playing
I can’t begin to count the amount of times I’ve been to a house show that has been shut down by the police due to noise complaints. It’s outrageously common, and for many touring bands, an unfortunate risk they are forced to take when booking shows. Watch: Beartooth play house show, guitarist of opening band intentionally […]
Attila's Fronz explains concerning tweets
Yesterday, Attila frontman Fronz sent out some concerning tweets regarding a situation that came about at the Denver date of Warped Tour. “Fuck. I fucked up. I think the police are looking for me,” he wrote in a tweet that has since been deleted. He later revealed that his scheduled signings for that date had been […]
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