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Banquets have one for the road on "Backwash" (exclusive)

The end is nigh for New Jersey's Banquets, who are releasing one more album on Black Numbers this fall (October 9, 2015, to be exact). Recorded at the Barber Shop Studios with Brett Romnes (I Am The Avalanche, Extinction AD), their third and final outing continues their hooky and melodic punk-rock path last heard on 2013's self-titled […]

'Nightmare On Elm Street,' 'Scream,' director Wes Craven dies at 76

Legendary master of horror Wes Craven has passed away, according to his official Twitter page. He reportedly died at his home on Sunday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 76. Craven burst into the scene with 1984's A Nightmare On Elm Street and the film's iconic Freddy Krueger character. The film garnered massive acclaim and […]

WWE wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper dies at 61

WWE legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has passed away from cardiac arrest. Piper was 61. [Photo via Getty] Piper (born Roderick George Toombs) was inarguably one of WWE's biggest legends. Perhaps most notably, the star fought Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the first Wrestlemania event in 1985. “I am devastated at this news,” says Piper's publicist. […]

Chris Squire, bassist and co-founder of Yes, dead at 67

Chris Squire, co-founder and bassist of legendary prog band Yes has passed away from a rare form of leukemia at the age of 67. The news was first reported by Yes keyboardist Jeff Downes, who tweeted “Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate […]